Last night Borgata's Poker Open played down to the WPT TV table and we have our players!
Olivier Busquet - 10,350,000
Yanick Brodeur - 6,655,000
Ivan Mamuzic - 5,780,000
Jeremy Brown - 5,480,000
Keith Crowder - 2,750,000
Kenny "SuperTuan1" Nguyen - 600,000
Both Kenny and Ivan were at my table day two and had a great table presence, since I don't know the other guys, I'm rooting for them. Ivan is also from Toronto so there's an added bonus. Looks like I might head down to watch the action although I've been dealing with creepy guy issues over the past week and not sure about going alone.
Today I'm feeling 100% and planning out this next week ahead before I'm off to Aruba. I have three options and need to see which will be most beneficial and what can wait till I get back in mid October. Let's cross our fingers I make the right decision. Also I'm still working on getting the sound to match up with the videos and all of last night was spent swearing at my laptop. Well, not all of it. I did manage to get the funniest one up and since you don't see anyone talking it works out perfectly.
If you want a good laugh all you need to do is listen to my little sister. Maybe it's just me since I love her so much, but the first time I watched it I was in tears from laughing so hard. Here's the lead up: As some of you know my sister is getting married November 1st and is living in England now. I went to visit after the WSOP for 3 weeks and had the most amazing trip. We spent 10 days in Spain on the island of Mallorca and everyday was either spent on the beach or on the boat.
Once all the videos are up I'll post the full blogs and photos which will make for a great post. So here goes... Enjoy!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
On the home stretch
Today I finally take a sick day and have time to finish up some business and hopefully get my video blogs up and working. Actually I'm feeling much better after eating soup and drinking tons of water. It's not the flu (thank goodness), but most likely a mixture of dehydration, cabin fever and too many Coors lts with Gavin Smith and the boys. LOL. Now that the main event is getting down to their final 6 by tonight most players are heading home or onto London to try their luck at the WSOPE. It's always the same towards the end of a tournament. Every one's hopes of "The Big Win" shattered and all you hear is the non stop chatter of how bad someone played a hand or how they busted with a two outer. Only hanging out with Gavin and his buddies is different. Mostly what you hear from him is how hot the waitress is and funny stories that keep you laughing all night. Not to mention how he mocks other players as they tell them their bad beats and needles them to say it was their own fault to get them to let it go.Last night was the last night most players were staying here at Borgata, if they haven't already left. I decided not to stay cooped up in my room and go spend some time with good friends. I met Gavin and Matt Brady down at the Old Homestead and afterwards we headed to BBar. This is the main spot you'll find everyone at some point in the night. And if you remember... the place where the infamous "Hooker - No Hooker" game was born. Ahhhhh, what fun memories! So sad to see everyone leave, but the best thing about poker is that you know you'll see them at the next tournament. I'm personally getting very excited for Aruba, but I really love being here at Borgata. No one can believe I come here at least twice a year for almost a month each visit and never get tired of this place. Indeed everyone here treats me like a princess, but there is more to it than that. I have so many fond memories of coming here ever since 2007 and know that there will be so many more to come. I've written a few blogs in the past on how much I love this place and it deserves to be looked at by people that have never visited.
Part 1
Part 2
Final Thoughts
(photo credit: Darryl Humphrey for Toro Magazine )
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Quick Update
Morning everyone! Well I can sadly say I will not be at this year's final table. *sigh* Yesterday I needed a day off after I busted day 2 playing the Borgata Poker Open. I wasn't quite upset as I was more frustrated and needed to process everything that happened on both days of play. I'll be finishing up my write ups on that and the days leading up to the main in my next few blog posts that should be up later this afternoon.
Right now I'm getting ready to shoot an interview with Bernard Lee for Borgata TV. Should be a fun one. I'll make sure to post when that's up for y'all. In addition to that there's going to be some fun news and promotions coming up so make sure to check back a little later. If you're following along with the main event there are 167 players left with $925,000 for first place. Anyone have their picks on who will take it down?
Right now I'm getting ready to shoot an interview with Bernard Lee for Borgata TV. Should be a fun one. I'll make sure to post when that's up for y'all. In addition to that there's going to be some fun news and promotions coming up so make sure to check back a little later. If you're following along with the main event there are 167 players left with $925,000 for first place. Anyone have their picks on who will take it down?
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Here we are!
Today's the day I've been focusing on for the past few weeks and I'm so excited it's finally here. I'm playing the Borgata Poker Open's WPT main event. Right now I'm getting ready and I'll be heading down to play, but thought I'd squeeze in a blog to say hello and thank you to everyone for all their support and good luck wishes. I have two other blog posts that will be up later tonight as my videos won't upload for some reason and sound is delayed. Anyone know how to upload videos from a Webbie properly?
Yesterday I spent the day relaxing by working out in the Pump Room and soaking up some sun at the Water Club's pool. Afterwards I headed to the event center and watched the Texas vs Texas Tech game on the big screens. WooT! Go Longhorns! We won!! I knew it would be a great game as last year's game was insane with that last touchdown in the last minute of the game that gave TTU the win. We more than made up for that one... Thanks Colt!
Once the game finished I needed to chill out before I tried to sleep. Lately I've been battling with insomnia and thought one drink would help me nod off quickly. I headed to the BBar and had a beer with Gavin Smith, BJ Nemeth, Chris Bell and friends. Gavin cheered me up as he always does and gave me some great advice- with an added note that there is statistical proof if you sleep with a Canadian 12 hours before a tournament you are guaranteed a win. LOL! We all had a good laugh with that one and BJ said he wasn't quite sure if that was verified, although Gav insisted it was true. Love you guys!
Alright it's time to play some poker! Catch up with you later.
xoxo
Lacey
Today you can follow along on my twitter page: www.twitter.com/LaceyJones and on www.twitter.com/BorgataPoker also the Borgata Blog can be found here: http://borgatapoker.blogspot.com/
Yesterday I spent the day relaxing by working out in the Pump Room and soaking up some sun at the Water Club's pool. Afterwards I headed to the event center and watched the Texas vs Texas Tech game on the big screens. WooT! Go Longhorns! We won!! I knew it would be a great game as last year's game was insane with that last touchdown in the last minute of the game that gave TTU the win. We more than made up for that one... Thanks Colt!
Once the game finished I needed to chill out before I tried to sleep. Lately I've been battling with insomnia and thought one drink would help me nod off quickly. I headed to the BBar and had a beer with Gavin Smith, BJ Nemeth, Chris Bell and friends. Gavin cheered me up as he always does and gave me some great advice- with an added note that there is statistical proof if you sleep with a Canadian 12 hours before a tournament you are guaranteed a win. LOL! We all had a good laugh with that one and BJ said he wasn't quite sure if that was verified, although Gav insisted it was true. Love you guys!
Alright it's time to play some poker! Catch up with you later.
xoxo
Lacey
Today you can follow along on my twitter page: www.twitter.com/LaceyJones and on www.twitter.com/BorgataPoker also the Borgata Blog can be found here: http://borgatapoker.blogspot.com/
Friday, September 18, 2009
TGIF
Alright kids the weekend is finally here! What's every one's plans? If you didn't say coming to Atlantic City to play the Borgata Poker Open, you might want to reconsider. Here's my personal top ten list on why everyone should head on down. Unlike Letterman these will be in no particular order... and not quite as funny.
10. $3,500 WPT main event. It's like you get a coupon for 65% off on a televised TV final table! Everyone loves discounts these days.
9. There is a 2 million guaranteed prize pool. To reach this we would need 607 players and if you've looked at previous number of entrants you'll see that Borgata will blow that number out of the water! Can we say 1.5 mill for first? No, they can't but I sure the heck will.
8. 30k in chips - Boom!
7. Borgata has the BEST tournament structures on the circuit as well as the best tournament director, staff and dealers. Ask anyone and they'll tell you.
6. Softest field in the US right now. With WSOPE going on in London many big name pros will be stuck on the other side of the pond. Not to mention lowering the buy in allows many "new fishes" to test the waters, as a $10k buy in is too steep these days to just give it a shot.
5. Two starting days. Saturday and Sunday for you to choose. This works perfectly with all wanting to play Sunday's big tournaments online.
4. Speaking of playing online... If you mention you're in the poker tournament while checking in you'll get free Internet in your room for your entire stay! (you can thank my peeps - Ray Stefanelli for that one)
3. Poker rates for the week have been lowered and start at $79. At this price you could get your own room and not have to sleep with four smelly poker playing dudes.
2. Good eats. All the amazing restaurants at Borgata will have your tummy full, happy and ready to play perfect poker.
1. Why wouldn't you play this event??
Football is here, but that means Hockey is right around the corner! WooT!! Here's SC's top ten best hockey moments in the penalty box. Man I love hockey! Enjoy!
10. $3,500 WPT main event. It's like you get a coupon for 65% off on a televised TV final table! Everyone loves discounts these days.
9. There is a 2 million guaranteed prize pool. To reach this we would need 607 players and if you've looked at previous number of entrants you'll see that Borgata will blow that number out of the water! Can we say 1.5 mill for first? No, they can't but I sure the heck will.
8. 30k in chips - Boom!
7. Borgata has the BEST tournament structures on the circuit as well as the best tournament director, staff and dealers. Ask anyone and they'll tell you.
6. Softest field in the US right now. With WSOPE going on in London many big name pros will be stuck on the other side of the pond. Not to mention lowering the buy in allows many "new fishes" to test the waters, as a $10k buy in is too steep these days to just give it a shot.
5. Two starting days. Saturday and Sunday for you to choose. This works perfectly with all wanting to play Sunday's big tournaments online.
4. Speaking of playing online... If you mention you're in the poker tournament while checking in you'll get free Internet in your room for your entire stay! (you can thank my peeps - Ray Stefanelli for that one)
3. Poker rates for the week have been lowered and start at $79. At this price you could get your own room and not have to sleep with four smelly poker playing dudes.
2. Good eats. All the amazing restaurants at Borgata will have your tummy full, happy and ready to play perfect poker.
1. Why wouldn't you play this event??
Football is here, but that means Hockey is right around the corner! WooT!! Here's SC's top ten best hockey moments in the penalty box. Man I love hockey! Enjoy!
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