US Online Briefing: Chris Moorman Among the Big Winners
It was a huge Sunday with online festivals running just about everywhere online where online poker is regulated in the United States.
"Yedao" won the single biggest prize of the weekend, triumphing in the WSOP.com $100,000 GTD Sunday for $29,415.
We are used to seeing online poker's biggest winner Chris Moorman mentioned in the worldwide briefing. However, for a change of pace, Moorman instead made this report with a big cash this time around.
Read on for a full look at the Sunday results from partypoker NJ, BorgataPoker.com, PlayMGM, WSOP.com NJ, WSOP.com Nevada, 888poker NJ, the three 888poker clients in Delaware, and Global Poker.
WSOP.com $15,000 Kick-off
| Date | Oct. 14 |
| Buy-in | $50 |
| Guarantee | $15,000 |
| Entrants | 113 |
| Prize pool | $15,000 |
| ITM | 20 |
The $15,000 Kick-off was the first major event to get underway at WSOP.com in Nevada and New Jersey on Sunday. The tournament provided the 20 players that cashed with some value as there was an $804 overlay thanks to the 113 entrants, 128 rebuys, and 71 add-ons falling short of the $15,000 guarantee.
After more than six hours of play, Daniel "centrfieldr" Lupo added to his more than $1.9 million in online scores by winning the event for a healthy return of $4,200.
Finishing just behind Lupo was Nicholas "TIME_SINK" Rosen in second place for $2,430. Also at the final table were Vinny "brownmagic" Pahuja (fourth - $1,095) and Martin "AC_indahouse" Borras (eighth - $420).
| Position | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel "centrfieldr" Lupo | $4,200 |
| 2 | Nicholas "TIME_SINK" Rosen | $2,430 |
| 3 | Indecent88 | $1,395 |
| 4 | Vinny "brownmagic" Pahuja | $1,095 |
| 5 | Cliffro88 | $945 |
| 6 | obiwin | $795 |
| 7 | stdandzooted | $630 |
| 8 | Martin "AC_indahouse" Borras | $420 |
| 9 | goldwatch | $315 |
WSOP.com Fall Poker Festival #1 - $20,000 NLH - Sunday Kick-off
| Date | Oct. 14 |
| Buy-in | $100 |
| Guarantee | $20,000 |
| Entrants | 248 |
| Prize pool | $34,500 |
| ITM | 35 |
After more than six hours of play, "AJinOK" outlasted a field of 248 entrants and 127 rebuys to win the WSOP.com Fall Poker Festival #1 - $20,000 NLH - Sunday Kick-off for $9,143 where a total of 35 players cashed for a minimum of $242.
Joining this player at the final table were William "SlaweelRyam" Romaine (fifth - $2,001) and Stephen "SteveSpuell" Buell (ninth - $587).
| Position | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AJinOK | $9,143 |
| 2 | zebra_debra | $5,348 |
| 3 | meandharpua | $3,053 |
| 4 | Jermz | $2,346 |
| 5 | William "SlaweelRyam" Romaine | $2,001 |
| 6 | Deezer | $1,656 |
| 7 | Grandpa10 | $1,242 |
| 8 | TheSmith | $828 |
| 9 | Stephen "SteveSpuell" Buell | $587 |
WSOP.com $12,000 Weekly Sunday Deepstack
| Date | Oct. 14 |
| Buy-in | $50 |
| Guarantee | $12,000 |
| Entrants | 130 |
| Prize pool | $15,971 |
| ITM | 25 |
The WSOP.com $12,000 Weekly Sunday Deepstack once again smashed its $12,000 guarantee with 130 entrants, 117 rebuys, and 104 add-ons to generating a $15,971 prize pool. A total of 25 players cashed for a minimum of $192.
After more than seven hours of play, "domcapers" won the event for $4,392. Joining him or her on the podium were Edward "Eddiegood598" [Removed:363] (second - $2,555) and Norman "AbNORMality" Michalek (third - $1,453).
Meanwhile, Garden State grinder Ryan "sychosid" Hohner was also at the final table with an eighth-place finish worth $399.
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | domcapers | $4,392 |
| 2 | Edward "Eddiegood598" [Removed:363] | $2,555 |
| 3 | Norman "AbNORMality" Michalek | $1,453 |
| 4 | g4ads | $1,134 |
| 5 | fortunelife | $974 |
| 6 | RUA11 | $814 |
| 7 | Deezer | $623 |
| 8 | Ryan "sychosid" Hohner | $399 |
| 9 | PugDaddy69 | $287 |
WSOP.com $100,000 GTD Sunday
| Date | Oct. 14 |
| Buy-in | $320 |
| Guarantee | $100,000 |
| Entrants | 232 |
| Prize pool | $111,000 |
| ITM | 35 |
The WSOP.com $100,000 GTD Sunday once again featured the biggest prize pool on Sunday at American regulated online poker rooms. The tournament attracted 232 entrants and 138 rebuys to create a massive $111,000 prize pool. A total of 35 players secured at least a min-cash worth $777.
After almost eight hours of play, "|devilscup_19" shipped the tournament for a huge top prize of $29,415 after besting Michael "HankdaTank" St. John (second - $17,205) in heads-up play.
United Kingdom's Chris "Robotbob47" Moorman added to his record $15.4 million in cashes with a third-place finish worth $9,824.
Other notable players at the final table included Ross "BlueTang" Gottlieb in sixth place for $5,328 and Ian "apokerjoker2" Steinman in eighth place for $2,664.
| Position | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | yedao | $29,415 |
| 2 | Michael "HankdaTank" St. John | $17,205 |
| 3 | Chris "Robotbob47" Moorman | $9,824 |
| 4 | jataroi | $7,548 |
| 5 | Jermz | $6,438 |
| 6 | Ross "BlueTang" Gottlieb | $5,328 |
| 7 | Bow2Me | $3,996 |
| 8 | Ian "apokerjoker2" Steinman | $2,664 |
| 9 | Goodfellas2 | $1,887 |
WSOP.com $50,000 Super Weekly Sunday
| Date | Oct. 14 |
| Buy-in | $500 |
| Guarantee | $50,000 |
| Entrants | 80 |
| Prize pool | $62,578 |
| ITM | 15 |
The WSOP.com $25,000 NLH Sunday's 6 Max was transformed into the WSOP.com $50,000 Super Weekly Sunday this past Sunday and it was a success. A total of 80 entrants and 54 rebuys generated a $62,578 prize pool with 15 players walking away with at least a min-cash worth $1,377.
After nearly 5 1/2 hours of play, "XcrazylegsX" won the event for $17,835.
Also at the final table were Ricky "ratedgto" Guan (fourth - $5,006), James "vintageatl" Piccolo (fifth - $4,318), and Desmond "deezz_nutzz" Haynes (sixth - $3,692).
| Position | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XcrazylegsX | $17,835 |
| 2 | Unbelievable | $10,325 |
| 3 | RIP_Neiko | $6,258 |
| 4 | Ricky "ratedgto" Guan | $5,006 |
| 5 | James "vintageatl" Piccolo | $4,318 |
| 6 | Desmond "deezz_nutzz" Haynes | $3,692 |
BorgataPoker.com/partypoker/PlayMGM GSSS #2 - Sunday $60K GTD NLH
| Date | Oct. 14 |
| Buy-in | $215 |
| Guarantee | $60,000 |
| Entrants | 279 |
| Prize pool | $60,000 |
| ITM | 30 |
The BorgataPoker.com/partypoker/PlayMGM GSSS #2 - Sunday $60K GTD NLH featured a healthy $4,200 in overlay with 279 entrants (172 entries + 107 reentries) falling 21 entries short of meeting its $60,000 guarantee. A total of 30 players cashed for a minimum of $390.
After nearly 7 1/2 hours of play, "wheels4920" won the event for $14,100.
David "TheKing411" Coleman also appeared on the podium in this tournament with a third-place finish worth $6,540, while Daniel "leinad" Buzgon (sixth - $2,940) and DRicky "ratedGTO" Guan (eighth - $1,650) were also at the final table.
| Position | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | wheels4920 | $14,100 |
| 2 | SharkEye | $10,050 |
| 3 | David "TheKing411" Coleman | $6,540 |
| 4 | LIFE0FODDS | $4,920 |
| 5 | KayvonMikel1 | $3,630 |
| 6 | Daniel "leinad" Buzgon | $2,940 |
| 7 | KingofNJ | $2,280 |
| 8 | Ricky "ratedGTO" Guan | $1,650 |
| 9 | TULLYTIME31 | $1,200 |
BorgataPoker.com/partypoker/PlayMGM GSSS #3 - Daily $15K GTD NLH
| Date | Oct. 14 |
| Buy-in | $109 |
| Guarantee | $15,000 |
| Entrants | 174 |
| Prize pool | $17,400 |
| ITM | 21 |
The BorgataPoker.com/partypoker/PlayMGM GSSS #3 - Daily $15K GTD NLH surpassed its $15,000 guarantee with 174 entrants (103 entries + 71 reentries) generating a $17,400 prize pool. A total of 21 players cashed for a minimum of $183.
"UFOLDIWIN" was the last player standing after nearly 7 1/2 hours of play to claim the top prize of $4,481.
A number of well-known players from the Garden State were at the final table including Michael "MikeDB7" DellaBarca (fourth - $1,479), Ross "thehebrewhammer" Gottlieb (sixth - $870), David "TheKing411" Coleman (seventh - $679), Yong "IReadYrSoul" Kwon (eighth - $505), and Andrew "laumserg" Glauberg (ninth - $374).
| Position | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UFOLDIWIN | $4,481 |
| 2 | Str8crazY | $3,089 |
| 3 | Bumpy_Toes | $2,045 |
| 4 | Michael "MikeDB7" DellaBarca | $1,479 |
| 5 | Crash930 | $1,088 |
| 6 | Ross "thehebrewhammer" Gottlieb | $870 |
| 7 | David "TheKing411" Coleman | $679 |
| 8 | Yong "IReadYrSoul" Kwon | $505 |
| 9 | Andrew "laumserg" Glauberg | $374 |
NJCOOP-41: $100 NL Hold'em [Big Antes], $12,000 Gtd
| Date | Oct. 14 |
| Buy-in | $100 |
| Guarantee | $12,000 |
| Entrants | 179 |
| Prize pool | $16,432 |
| ITM | 27 |
The NJCOOP-41: $100 NL Hold'em [Big Antes], $12,000 Gtd attracted 179 entrants (109 entries + 70 reentries) to generate a $16,432 prize pool with 27 players cashing for at least $164.
After more than seven hours of play, "Boney526" won the event for $3,533.
Just missing a podium finish were Julio "BENN DOVERR" Clavell (fourth - $1,438) and Daryl "jordanofpkr" Black (fifth - $986).
| Position | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boney526 | $3,533 |
| 2 | Hammahead141 | $2,547 |
| 3 | You Are Tim | $1,931 |
| 4 | Julio "BENN DOVERR" Clavell | $1,438 |
| 5 | Daryl "jordanofpkr" Black | $986 |
| 6 | Terranova996 | $822 |
| 7 | JohnnyMania | $657 |
| 8 | lacilobaid | $493 |
| 9 | green str719 | $329 |
Global Poker Sunday Teaser SC$20,000 Guaranteed
| Date | Oct. 14 |
| Buy-in | SC$110 |
| Guarantee | SC$20,000 |
| Entrants | 236 |
| Prize pool | SC$23,600 |
| ITM | 36 |
The Global Poker Sunday Teaser SC$20,000 Guaranteed was a massive success with 236 entrants generating a SC$23,600 prize pool. A total of 36 players finished in the money for at least SC$177.
Washington's "Quiet Lion" took down the event for SC$4,814 after almost five hours of play. Also on the podium were Minnesota's "Angelwings12" taking second place for SC$3,540, and Louisiana's "Under_the_neon" finishing in third place for SC$2,667.
| Place | Player | State | Prize (SC$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quiet Lion | Washington | $4,814 |
| 2 | Angelwings12 | Minnesota | $3,540 |
| 3 | Under_the_neon | Louisiana | $2,667 |
| 4 | AAkiller69 | North Carolina | $2,006 |
| 5 | Glowmako | Texas | $1,369 |
| 6 | Bae_yeonsoo | California | $1,062 |
| 7 | Autismispower | Massachusetts | $826 |
| 8 | Dattboi | Virginia | $590 |
| 9 | Coloradodank | Colorado | $460 |
Global Poker Sunday Scrimmage SC$50,000 Guaranteed
| Date | Oct. 14 |
| Buy-in | SC$218 |
| Guarantee | SC$50,000 |
| Entrants | 246 |
| Prize pool | SC$50,000 |
| ITM | 45 |
The Sunday Scrimmage SC$50,000 Guaranteed attracted 246 entrants with 45 players guaranteed a payday of at least SC$300.
After more than six hours of play, California's "Chriswt" shipped the tournament for a respectable five-figure prize of SC$9,650. This marks the second time this player has won this tournament in the past three weeks.
Joining this player on the podium were Texas' "NutSackPoker" (second - SC$7,250) and Florida's "GoldFishshark" (third - SC$5,500).
| Place | Player | State | Prize (SC$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chriswt | California | $9,650 |
| 2 | NutSackPoker | Texas | $7,250 |
| 3 | GoldFishshark | Florida | $5,500 |
| 4 | RobKraven | Illinois | $4,125 |
| 5 | Whatacall | Wisconsin | $2,850 |
| 6 | Hispanicsoup | Maryland | $2,200 |
| 7 | PokerUnicorn | New York | $1,700 |
| 8 | Joey Bugatti | Ohio | $1,200 |
| 9 | Nickk9r | California | $900 |
If you play regulated online poker tournaments in Delaware, Nevada, New Jersey, or anywhere in the United States at Global Poker, and would like your real name appearing in future articles, please contact Jason Glatzer via email at [email protected] or via Twitter under @JaxonPoker.
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