Mon Jan 30 20:45:00 -0800 2006
Day Two comes to an end
After a frenzy of action, play is over on Day 2 of the Borgata Winter Poker Open. With 33 players remaining, John D'Agostino is chip leader with $988,000.
End of day chip counts are available under the "Chip Counts" tab. The average chip stack is $288,636.
Play will resume tomorrow at noon EST. Stay tuned to CardPlayer.com for live updates of all the action as the final 33 battle it out for $1,173,373 top prize.
Mon Jan 30 20:44:00 -0800 2006
Matthew Hilger Eliminated In 34th Place ($14,783)
In a mad rush of play on the last hand of the day, Matthew Hilger was also eliminated. Officially, he finishes in 34th place.
Mon Jan 30 20:42:00 -0800 2006
"The Grinder" Eliminates David Lewis In 36th ($14,783)
At the same time John Juanda was eliminated, Michael Mizrachi raises to $25,000. David Lewis reraises all in for $95,000 total and Mizrachi calls with pocket eights. Lewis gets no help and is eliminated in 36th place.
Mon Jan 30 20:39:00 -0800 2006
John Juanda Eliminated In 35th Place ($14,783)
Before the hands ended for the day, John Juanda moves all in with A-3. Josh Speigelmon calls him with A-Q. Both players spike an ace, but Juanda gets no help and is eliminated. Officially, he is eliminated in 35th place.
Mon Jan 30 20:30:00 -0800 2006
Alan Schein Eliminated in 37th Place ($14,783)
John D'Agostino raises to $24,000 and Alan Schein pushes all in. D'Agostino calls with J-10. Schein flips over pocket threes. The flop came A-10-6 and Schein got no help on the turn or river and he is eliminated in 37th place.
Mon Jan 30 20:29:00 -0800 2006
One Player To Go Until The End Of Day 2
With the eliminations of Sean Armstrong in 39th and Michael Esposito in 38th, we will end play today with one more elimination.
Mon Jan 30 20:22:00 -0800 2006
Eric Seidel Triples Up
Eric Seidel moves all in pre flop for his last $17,000. He is called by both Don Mullis and John Juanda. The flop comes Jd-10h-9d. Mullis checks and Juanda moves all in, causing Mullis to fold. Juanda shows Jc-4d, but Seidel turns over Js-10d for top two pair. The board does not improve Juanda and Seidel triples up to about $74,000.
Mon Jan 30 20:16:00 -0800 2006
Richard Dabal Doubles Through Eric Seidel
Eric Seidel moves all in and is called by Richard Dabal. Seidel has Dabal covered, but only by about $26,000. Seidel shows Ah-5c and Dabal turns over Ks-10s. No help for either player until the river, when Dabal spikes a king to double up. Seidel is now crippled.
Mon Jan 30 20:00:00 -0800 2006
Updated Chip Counts
Updated chip counts have been posted; click on the "Chip Counts" tab for the most recent numbers. With 39 players left, the average chip stack is $244,231.
| John D'Agostino is our chip leader with $825,000. |
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Mon Jan 30 19:54:00 -0800 2006
15-Minute Break; Blinds Increasing to $4,000-$8,000 with $1000 antes
The players take a 15-minute break before the blinds increase to $4,000-$8,000 with $1,000 antes. Tournament officials are currently racing off the $500 chips.
