BetMGM/Borgata póker championship thread

**jonal** · 05-19-22, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by thetrinity

Also, looks like they have a wheel where you spin and get tickets or even the prize now. You do have to play a little. I played the 5 and 20 on mgm and that was enough to get a spin. I got a free 20 dollar ticket on that, so I will use that if I bust here. I know you have to play some because Borgata has the same wheel and it wouldn’t let me spin.

Thats prob how I won a $20 ticket (and other people who I observed playing the $20 on Sunday who never showed up got in it).

Also on the not folding during the bubble. That is why I plan to try to play into the 500's each Sunday they are offered. So many people do not understand ICM and how to play satellites. GL.

**jonal** · 05-21-22, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by jonal

Thats prob how I won a $20 ticket (and other people who I observed playing the $20 on Sunday who never showed up got in it).

Also on the not folding during the bubble. That is why I plan to try to play into the 500's each Sunday they are offered. So many people do not understand ICM and how to play satellites. GL.

and i make an icm disaster in the $100 satellite pushing all in with 88 utg with 2.2 bbs after being card dead forever and trying to wait out the other short stacks to bust. i think i went on semi-tilt when at my table a short stack went all in for 2.3 bb utg and the bb with 12 bbs folded. next orbit was when i see the 88 utg and push but should have just folded because i still wouldve been able to make it through the bb and sb. damn it hate finishing right on the bubble

**thetrinity** · 05-22-22, 07:53 PM

Just about to the break, having a lot of issues with the site. Did win a decent pot with a full house but also missed a hand where I had kings on the button everyone folded (including me getting d/c) and the small blind raised and bb fold. Who know what would have happened there. Entry period will last until about 10 after 10 so still early. Did finally get the iPad running so that’s good at least.

**thetrinity** · 05-22-22, 08:57 PM

Still in but low. Nothing really that great again. Lost with 33 against a low stack all in with a5 suited he flops the flush lol. Probably 3 spots and 4th will get a few thousand. 15 left I have about 15 bbs and am one of the lower stacks

**thetrinity** · 05-22-22, 09:57 PM

We are headed to Las Vegas. Seemed like guys were playing for 4th once we got to 4. Held on after a huge run of cards got me to first at the final table. Honestly it happened so fast I don’t have time to think about it. Will try and run any free tickets I have into a 3500 entry I can sell

**thetrinity** · 05-22-22, 10:51 PM

One interesting hand I had at the final table.

Had red kings, raised both blinds call. Im in first out of 8 at this point with about 10x the buyin (close to what I thought I needed to lock it up). Flop was 8x10sJs. They check I bet half the pot (around 30k), sb folds BB makes it 119k. I fold right away. Had never seen him and he was in 3rd at that time. Pretty much only block KQ and he could have just about anything in that spot. Well, he turned out to be pretty loose, so I was probably good there, but I pretty much made it risk free so I think was a good fold overall. Busted a low stack when I shoved with aq from the small blind and he had a5 in the big blind, but pretty much cruise control at the final table. Something else that helped was one player had about half the chips in play when we got 6 handed and he kept playing and winning pots that he didn’t need to be in, so that was a big help

**Crusherrr** · 05-23-22, 02:09 PM

Congrats and GL in Vegas.

**thetrinity** · 05-23-22, 02:32 PM

Thanks, they sent 700 for travel expenses today to the account. A little surprised they didn’t send an email with room information, dates, a formal schedule. Any other trip I won they sent that right away. Going to ask support at some point today if they are going to do that at some point.

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 05-23-22, 03:17 PM

congrats good luck in the bigger tourney

**thetrinity** · 05-23-22, 08:23 PM

Thanks peavy.

Had a 20 dollar freebie left and was able to sneak into the 100 round. I really wish that sites ran stuff like this just for real money. Like in 4 steps you could turn 5 bucks into 5000 or something like that. I really think most players struggle with how to play satellites, especially these where 20-25 percent of the field advances

**jonal** · 05-24-22, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by thetrinity

We are headed to Las Vegas. Seemed like guys were playing for 4th once we got to 4. Held on after a huge run of cards got me to first at the final table. Honestly it happened so fast I don’t have time to think about it. Will try and run any free tickets I have into a 3500 entry I can sell

Congrats. Are you sure you can sell of you a second seat? Could've sworn I read that you can't sell a additional seat if you already won one. I could be wrong though.

**thetrinity** · 05-26-22, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by jonal

Congrats. Are you sure you can sell of you a second seat? Could've sworn I read that you can't sell a additional seat if you already won one. I could be wrong though.

Pretty sure. Last week our remainder payout for PA was 2200 and change, I would be fine getting that if it came to it. Going to play this 100 dollar ticket tonight that I have.

**thetrinity** · 05-26-22, 07:39 PM

No luck tonight. Made a big raise from the small blind with ak after the CO limped. Flop was j23 diamonds I have the ace of diamonds he had already gassed off half his stack so I bet figuring I have to play for what he has left. He had 610d. So I drop half the chips early. Hang around for a while get 56d blind v blind flops 4d5xJd I bet he shoves he got 89d hits a running 89.

I don’t have any tickets right now. If I get any I’ll go back in. If not, I will update this from Vegas

**thetrinity** · 06-11-22, 08:29 PM

Haven't been around here for a few weeks but I did get a 5 dollar ticket last night. I turned that into 100 which I used tonight.

After the reentry 14 left 6 tickets 7th 404. I get KK BB. I'm in 3rd. One big stack limps, other big stack SB completes. Both guys are awful, especially the small blind. blinds 2/4k, I just shoved 160k preflop as I figure might as well just take the chips, not really interested in playing the hand against these 2 who could cripple me when I am pretty close to sit out time. Limper folds, Small blind (180K) calls with AJ and hits the ace. The sick thing is I would have just checked AK there preflop as I was pretty happy with my stack and not interested in playing big stacks that don't realize it's a satellite.

I do have some news on the event finally. They sent me something to fill out my room request. The 25k freeroll will be on the 22nd and the main event starts the 23rd. Both final tables (6 handed) will be filmed at the poker go studio. Looks like 9 hours of play 23rd, 24th, and get down to 6 players on the 25th, and that final table is the 26th.

**thetrinity** · 06-17-22, 09:36 AM

Got my room. Time to go Tuesday. Saw the structure for the free roll and it’s a shove fest. 20k to start 200/300 blinds 20 minute levels. 5k for first though so not bad. I guess we get a lunch before it. Part me of is glad it’s like that though. Last thing you want is a deep run and be tired for the big event the next day. Will update when I am there.

**thetrinity** · 06-22-22, 02:26 AM

Got in slept lost some bets was card dead in a tournament at south pointe. Ez game. Have the freeroll at noon at the poker go studio.

**Ian** · 06-22-22, 10:51 AM

I just checked into this thread after a while. Congrats, thetrinity! Have fun in Vegas and GL in the freeroll.

Cash games in Vegas during the series are often either a collection of pros grinding it out or tourney donks & steamers throwing their money away. Follow the action and win big!

**thetrinity** · 06-22-22, 11:24 AM

Thanks Ian. If I bust this shovefest quickly, I will check out other stuff. My take out here is the low stakes cash games and tournaments are soft and higher up you see much better players. Going to play in the daily deep stack in the WSOP if I bust in the big tournament tomorrow on Friday more than likely. The freeroll is 20 minute blinds, around 100 players and we start with 20k at 200/300 200 bb ante, so it could be a quick one.

**Ian** · 06-22-22, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by thetrinity

Thanks Ian. If I bust this shovefest quickly, I will check out other stuff. My take out here is the low stakes cash games and tournaments are soft and higher up you see much better players. Going to play in the daily deep stack in the WSOP if I bust in the big tournament tomorrow on Friday more than likely. The freeroll is 20 minute blinds, around 100 players and we start with 20k at 200/300 200 bb ante, so it could be a quick one.

I've never played a daily deepstack at the wsop, but I always heard they were soft.

I actually like the shovefest type of tournament better in live poker. A slow structure will give you more $/tournament, but a shovefest will give you more $/hour imo. GL!

**thetrinity** · 06-22-22, 10:03 PM

Busted in the freeroll. Never got above the starting stack shoved 77 lost to the BB AK.

Had an issue tonight, but it’s taken care of now. Cost me a day of playing poker though. Ready to go tomorrow, hopefully for the long run.

**thetrinity** · 06-23-22, 01:19 PM

Alright just about ready to go over. Going to update on each break if I can, every 2 hours with 9 levels today.

**thetrinity** · 06-23-22, 01:25 PM

Have to say the setup is awful. On the casino floor for the today and tomorrow. Seems hardly befitting of a big buy in event. You would think they would put in the convention center or something at least. They did say the tournament will go to the studio Saturday, which is very nice.

**thetrinity** · 06-23-22, 04:10 PM

Still in about the starting stack. Table is pretty tough. Loose euro guy just rebought and went to my left. I liked where he was at before that. Kinda misplayed one hand IMO but pretty good otherwise.

**thetrinity** · 06-23-22, 06:26 PM

Rough couple hours. Down to about 50BB. Don’t think I won a hand. Actually think I made a good fold on the first hand I said I misplayed after watching him play the last 2 hours. Sucks because I’ve pretty known every hand that got turned over but now the euro has chips and I’m card dead.

**thetrinity** · 06-23-22, 08:32 PM

Up to 95k. Trapped a badge wearing Russian with kk for most of it. Almost break gonna eat thoufh

**thetrinity** · 06-23-22, 10:53 PM

130k now one more hour for the nigbt. Busted a short stack all in that was about it that interval

**thetrinity** · 06-24-22, 12:29 AM

Bagged 122k. Nothing happened at last level. Probably about average stack. They need 100 entries by 115 tomorrow to make the guarantee so it will be interesting. Redraw seats which is ok with me.

**dhristov211** · 06-24-22, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by thetrinity

One interesting hand I had at the final table.

Had red kings, raised both blinds call. Im in first out of 8 at this point with about 10x the buyin (close to what I thought I needed to lock it up). Flop was 8x10sJs. They check I bet half the pot (around 30k), sb folds BB makes it 119k. I fold right away. Had never seen him and he was in 3rd at that time. Pretty much only block KQ and he could have just about anything in that spot. Well, he turned out to be pretty loose, so I was probably good there, but I pretty much made it risk free so I think was a good fold overall. Busted a low stack when I shoved with aq from the small blind and he had a5 in the big blind, but pretty much cruise control at the final table. Something else that helped was one player had about half the chips in play when we got 6 handed and he kept playing and winning pots that he didn’t need to be in, so that was a big help

Wow, interesting fold.

Is this better than just checking behind on the flop, if you know you fold to a reraise? Did you consider checking flop?

**thetrinity** · 06-24-22, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by dhristov211

Wow, interesting fold.

Is this better than just checking behind on the flop, if you know you fold to a reraise? Did you consider checking flop?

This was a while ago but I would check the flop in a regular tournament in that spot. In a satellite I think bet fold is ok especially when you have the lead anyways. They should nit up in that spot but some can’t do it.

**Ian** · 06-24-22, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by thetrinity

Bagged 122k. Nothing happened at last level. Probably about average stack. They need 100 entries by 115 tomorrow to make the guarantee so it will be interesting. Redraw seats which is ok with me.

Nice work. Run good today.

I'm not surprised to hear that the Paris WSOP is a clusterf**k because that's the way it always was at the Rio... If you're with female company the outdoor patio section of Mon Ami Gabi at Paris is the nuts for a romantic dinner. It's pretty good if you're alone too. Win, have fun and eat well.

**thetrinity** · 06-24-22, 03:22 PM

Thx. They had a break for late reg. I took a hit lost half my chips on 6s7s10c with 10jhj flopped straight bb. This will be a shovefest lots of late register to make the guarantee

**thetrinity** · 06-24-22, 03:43 PM

Lost 10s against kings all in pre