What a start to the Borgata Spring Poker Open this week as 1,041 players (and re-buys) turned out for the $560 No Limit opener Wednesday.First tournament out of the shoot and we already have a hundred thousand-aire in Brian Lemke (pictured left) of Norristown Pa. who wins $111,076 by taking the opening tournament.
Lemke, of course, is a pretty seasoned pro with more than $1 Million (Ok, so he's a millionaire) in tournament winnings and better than $400,000 online. He’s been seen at more than a few Borgata events, but this is his first Borgata win.
Thursday’s event – a $300 + $50 + $100 No Limit Bounty tournament – brought out 359 players and today’s event had 26 tables up and running (no official count yet), so expect a busy Borgata holiday weekend in the Poker and Signature rooms.
Here’s the weekend’s main events:
Event 5 - No Limit Hold'em (Re-Entry) $700 + $70
Day 1 Sat, 4/7 11am
Day 2 Sun, 4/8 Noon
Event 6 - Omaha H/L 8B $350 + $50
Day 1 Sat, 4/7 3pm
Day 2 Sun, 4/8 Noon
Event 7 - Deep Stack Semi-Turbo No Limit Hold'em (Re-Entry) $20 + $40
Sun, 4/8, 11am
Go here for live coverage of the Borgata Spring Poker Open and here for the full schedule.
Meanwhile, back at the cash games, the Borgata Bad Beat Jackpot has climbed to $394,000 going into today, continuing a lucky new tradition of big bad beats during major Borgata opens.
During the Winter Open in January, for example, the Borgata Bad Beat Jackpot was building its way to a Borgata record $636,000 (which hit in February). It’s a tradition we like.
And don’t forget that this month Borgata Poker is offering April Bonus Comp Dollars for rated play.
Play a minimum of 60 hours from April 1 - 30 at one of the limits above and earn $50 BONUS COMP DOLLARS
or
Play a minimum of 90 hours from April 1 - 30 at one of the limits above and earn $75 BONUS COMP DOLLARS
(Customer must activate May 2 - 25, 2012)
Comp Dollars are good for food, drinks, and entertainment.
Happy Easter grinders.
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