Event #3: $600 Deepstack Kick-Off
Day 1b Completed
2019 Borgata Fall Poker Open
Event #3: $600 Deepstack Kick-Off
Day: 1b
Level 15
: 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
There were 210 entries here on day 1b of Event #3 $600 Deepstack Kick-Off $500,000 Guaranteed NLH. There are 29 day 1b players advancing to day two and it's She Lok Wong at the top of the day 1b chip counts with 539,000.
Eric Siegel sits in second with 424,000 and Michael Goldberg rounds out the top three day 1b chip stacks with 344,000.
The combined day 1a-d survivors will return to the Signature Room on Friday November 8 at 12 PM to resume day two play.
Below is a look at some of the day 1b big stacks and players that will be advancing. A full list of day two chip counts and seating assignments will be posted before the start of day two play.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
539,000
359,000
|
359,000 |
|
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424,000
339,000
|
339,000 |
|
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344,000
344,000
|
344,000 |
|
301,000
-54,000
|
-54,000 |
|
299,000
99,000
|
99,000 |
|
|
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|
|
284,000
59,000
|
59,000 |
|
238,000
193,000
|
193,000 |
|
|
201,000
201,000
|
201,000 |
|
|
161,000
161,000
|
161,000 |
|
122,000
122,000
|
122,000 |
Level: 15
Blinds: 2,000/4,000
Ante: 4,000
Level 14
: 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
The day 1b Event #3 players are now on a 15-minute break and this will be the last break of the night.
When play resumes there will be just one more level of play remaining before the bagging process begins.
Level 14
: 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Three players limped in and Katie Stone raised to 15,000 from the button. Two players called and they went three handed to the 
flop.
Gilberto Taveras-Garcia moved all in for 84,000 and the middle position player folded. Stone snap called turning over 
for top set and Taveras-Garcia showed 
.
"One time" Taveras-Garcia said with a smile and his wish came true as the 
hit the turn. Taveras-Garcia improved to a straight to take the lead and Stone would need the board to pair on the river.
The 
completed the board and the table erupted as Stone improved to jacks full of fives sending Taveras-Garcia to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
235,000
155,000
|
155,000 |
|
Busted |
Level: 14
Blinds: 1,500/3,000
Ante: 3,000
Level 13
: 1,500/2,500, 2,500 ante
The players have returned from break and the cards are back in the air. Day 1b tournament registration and registration are now closed.
There were 210 day 1b entries bringing the combined day 1a-b total to 453 entries.
Level: 13
Blinds: 1,500/2,500
Ante: 2,500
Level 12
: 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
The day 1b Event #3 players are now on a 15-minute color up break. Day 1b tournament registration and re-entry will be closing when play resumes.
Don't miss your very last chance to get in on the action.
Level 12
: 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
We are approaching the close of day 1b registration and re-entry and new chip leader has emerged.
Alex Lin is the first player to cross the two hundred thousand chip mark and he is leading the way with 225,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
225,000
200,000
|
200,000 |