BorgataPoker.com has a trio of sponsored pros — Katie Stone, Daniel Buzgon, and Michael "Gags30" Gagliano — and right now one of them is the chip leader in the tournament.
In regards to the man known as "Gags," he has been playing poker professionally for a decade and has amassed more than $2 million in live tournament cashes. That includes a career-best $448,463 for winning the 2016 World Series of Poker Event #25: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em, good for his first bracelet. He also finished third in the 2017 WSOP Event #27: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em - 6 Handed for $210,139.
He also has more than $4 million in online scores. Of that, $338,315 has come on BorgataPoker.com.
According to his website, "before poker he worked in an elementary school, which has given him a great background to become a premier poker instructor. Coaching for more than seven years he has helped more than 50 students from all over the world improve their game. These students have gone on to win multiple championships including the WSOP Main Event. Michael has also worked as a consultant for several major casinos and online poker sites to help them improve their product and better serve their customers."
For more on Gagliano, be sure to follow him on Twitter at @Gags30poker
| Player |
Chips |
Progress |
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4,135,193
291,700
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291,700
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flop have "kingtaut" the lead with a pair of tens but Menzer not only paired his nine but picked up both straight and flush draws.
turn improved "kingtaut" to trip tens, but the 
river saved Menzer by completing the heart flush.