Event 7
The 2019 Borgata Spring Poker Open came to a close in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 20th and it was a terrific series all around. Between Main and Secondary events, millions in prize money was won and 19 Borgata Open trophies awarded. A complete list of Main Event winners is below.
David Jackson – 1st Place – 2019 BSPO Championship
David Jackson took home his second Borgata trophy while booking his largest career score when he won the BSPO Championship event, coming out on top of a field of 505 runners after four days of play. The $304,929 he earned for the win pushed his career earnings past $1.8 million. His wife Gloria was able to watch the final table play out live at Borgata, but many others watched via live stream on Twitch and Facebook Live.
Alex Rocha – Two-Time Open Series Kick-Off Winner, 2011 and 2019
The series started off with a bang a couple of weeks earlier as Alex Rocha became the first player to ever win two Open Series Kick-Off events! His first was way back in 2011 when he won the Winter Poker Open Kick-Off event, earning $150,850 for 1st place in a field of 1,472 entrants. Now he’s got his second Borgata trophy for the Spring Poker Open Kick-Off, besting a field of 2,199 runners to earn $180,591*.
As if that wasn ‘t enough, Alex went on to make the final table of the Almighty Stack $500,000 GTD event about a week later, coming very close to taking another title. His run ended in 5th place ($34,438). Then to cap off the series, he cashed in the Championship event as well. If there was a Player of the Series award, I think it would go to Alex for his stellar performance during this Spring Poker Open.
Lorinda Lisitza – 1st Place – PLO
Lorinda Lisitza was the only woman to win an open event during this series, taking the Pot Limit Omaha title and $4,795*. Alida Veliu went back-to-back in Borgata Open Ladies events, winning the Ladies event in this series ($2,953) after winning the same event during January’s Winter Poker Open ($3,325*). This was her third Ladies event win at Borgata — her first was back in 2009.
Alida Veliu – 1st Place – 2019 BSPO Ladies event
That wraps up the 2019 Spring Poker Open! Mark your calendars now and make plans to join us for the Summer Poker Open, to be held July 9-26. Follow @BorgataPoker on Twitter for updates on the tournament schedule when it is released.
* Indicates Adjusted Payout
200+$30 Pot Limit Omaha (High)
$20,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet
Level 18: Blinds 5,000/10,000
Total Entries: 112
Players Remaining: 6
Lorinda Lisitza
The final 6 players returned from their break here in the early morning hours. Lorinda Lisitza was holding a massive chip lead and it was nearing 4 AM on the clock.
They began to discuss an adjusted payout deal and quickly came to an agreement. Lisitza will take first place earning $4,795 and her first Borgata Poker Open trophy.
The other five players agreed to split the remaining prize pool and they will each be taking home $2,300 for their efforts. Below is a full look at the Event 7 PLO High final table results.
- Lorinda Lisitza- $4,795
- Alan Goldsmith- $2,300
- Thomas Koo- $2,300
- David Dambrosi $2,300
- Josh Dickinson- $2,300
- Mohammad Khawaja- $2,300
- Leonard August- $869
- David Jones- $652
- Paul Vacchio- $489
200+$30 Pot Limit Omaha (High)
$20,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet
Level 18: Blinds 5,000/10,000
Total Entries: 112
Players Remaining: 6
Leonard August
Leonard August was the next player to hit the rail here at the PLO High final table. August is our 7th place Event 7 finisher and will take home $869 for his efforts.
200+$30 Pot Limit Omaha (High)
$20,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet
Level 18: Blinds 5,000/10,000
Total Entries: 112
Players Remaining: 7
David Jones
After over an hour of eight handed play we have our first final table elimination. David Jones was eliminated in 8th and will take home $652 for his efforts.
200+$30 Pot Limit Omaha (High)
$20,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet
Level 17: Blinds 4,000/8,000
Total Entries: 112
Players Remaining: 8
The pace of play has come to a stand still here at the Event 7 PLO High final table. The pots have been few and far between as eight handed play continued.
1. $6,409+BSPO Trophy
2. $3,585
3. $2,173
4. $1,738
5. $1,304
6. $1,086
7. $869
8. $652
200+$30 Pot Limit Omaha (High)
$20,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet
Level 16: Blinds 3,000/6,000
Total Entries: 112
Players Remaining: 8
Paul Vacchio
Paul Vacchio was the first player to fall here at our PLO High final table. Vacchio was eliminated by chip leader Lorinda Lisitza.
Vacchio will take home $489 for his 9th place finish and Lisitza extends her chip lead with 1,100,000 and just 8 players remaining.
200+$30 Pot Limit Omaha (High)
$20,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet
Level 16: Blinds 3,000/6,000
Total Entries: 112
Players Remaining: 9
Lorinda Lisitza
Event 6 has just wrapped up at the front of the Signature Room and we now move our attention to the back of the room.
The Event 7 PLO High final table is set and it’s Lorinda Lisitza holding a healthy chip lead with 850,000.
The players will battle into the late night hours and one of them will be crowned our Event 7 PLO Champion earning $6,409 and the BSPO trophy.
1. $6,409+BSPO Trophy
2. $3,585
3. $2,173
4. $1,738
5. $1,304
6. $1,086
7. $869
8. $652
9. $489
200+$30 Pot Limit Omaha (High)
$20,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet
End of Level 15: Blinds 2500/5000
Total Entries: 112
Remaining: 12
Average: 233,333
We’re well into the money here in the PLO 20k GTD.
Adam Lippert and Mike Dentale on table 1, before Adam moves to balance. Mike has 150,000, Adam 110,000.
Paul Vacchio and Alan Goldsmith on 2. Paul has 140,00, while Alan just a bit more, and has now been moved to 1.
However, the commanding lead belongs to Lorinda Lisitza, with 700,000.
Event 7 of the Borgata Spring Poker Open is the $200+$30 Pot Limit Omaha High Only $20,000 Guaranteed. There were 112 entries creating a prize pool of $21,728.
The final 18 players will all make the money and be guaranteed a minimum of $326 for their efforts. The Event 7 winner will take home $6,409 and the Borgata Spring Poker Open trophy.
Below is a full look at the final Event 7 PLO High payouts.
1. $6,409+BSPO Trophy
2. $3,585
3. $2,173
4. $1,738
5. $1,304
6. $1,086
7. $869
8. $652
9. $489
10-12. $435
13-15. $380
16-18. $326
200+$30 Pot Limit Omaha (High)
$20,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet
Level 11: Blinds 800/1,500
Total Entries: 43
Mike Dentale
Tournament registration is now closed in the Event 7 and there are just 43 PLO players remaining. Mike Dentale is leading the way with 210,000. The payouts are being finalized and they will be posted as soon as they’re available.
Chip leader in the Borgata PLO tournament. If you jinx me I hope you get buried this summer at the WSOP. pic.twitter.com/hmFeVodTHM
— Mikeyunbelievable (@MikeDentale) April 8, 2019