The Bernard Lee Poker Show 12-24: Nick Marchington, Seventh in 2019 WSOP Main Event

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In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the PokerNews Podcast Network, Bernard Lee interviews 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event 7th-place finisher, Nick Marchington. Nick initially describes how he got started in poker. This summer, Nick made his first-ever visit to the WSOP at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino. He revealed that his live tournament play needed work and that he improved throughout the summer. Then, Nick relives his incredible run in the 2019 WSOP Main Event, especially on Day 6 when he ended up mas the chip leader with 35 players remaining. Eventually, Nick discusses his incredible run on Day 4 and eventually reaching the Main Event final table, resulting in his 7th place and earning $1.525 million.

Show Time Stamps

0:00Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guest is 2019 WSOP Main Event 7th place finisher, Nick Marchington.
0:46Faisal Siddiqui captured the WSOP Circuit Main Event at Horseshoe Baltimore over a field of 303 entrants and took home $113,143.
1:23The WSOP Europe began this past Sunday at King’s Resort Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic. This series will include 15 bracelet events and will determine the 2019 WSOP Player of the Year, which is currently lead by Australia’s Robert Campbell.
2:06Derrick Contreras captured the RunGood Poker Series Main Event at Horseshoe Council Bluffs near Omaha, Nebraska, beating a field of 328 entrants. This victory was his second win during the week, earning 38,539 for winning the Main Event.
2:35Bobby Noel outlasted a record-setting field for the state of Michigan of 1,165 entries at the MSPT Michigan State Poker Championship held at Firekeepers Casino in Battle Creek, Michigan. The win earned Bobby $262,145.
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4:38Bernard welcomes Nick Marchington to the show.
5:45Nick joins the show.
6:04Nick explains that he never predicted such an incredible run to the 2019 WSOP Main Event Final Table. “I think you always go in with high ambitions and big dreams, but you never really expect to have such an insane run.”
6:32Nick recalls his 2019 summer, playing in around 15 bracelet events and a few others on the Strip including Venetian and Aria.
7:57Nick describes how he got into poker. “The first time I ever played I was maybe 15 or 16. It was a random poker night at a friend’s. Had loads of fun there… Turned 18 and put a very small amount online… and just grinded it up.”
9:40Nick describes his play online and the long journey to the Main Event. “When I played, I was a big fan of playing as many tables as possible. I can remember a time where I would play 24 tables.”
11:15Nick explains his transition from cash games to tournaments. “About a year ago, I started learning tournaments with the idea that I turn 21 soon. Maybe I can go over to Vegas and I can have a go at the World Series (of Poker).”
15:14Nick explains that he was very inexperienced in the live game prior to the 2019 WSOP. “I didn’t have much live experience...I was learning on the fly.”
19:48Nick describes that he had poor results prior to the 2019 WSOP Main Event with very little momentum, but was still thrilled to be playing in the Main Event. “I had the opposite of momentum, whatever that is…But really, I went in with the intention of playing my game…I was excited. There was a buzz in the room.”
22:01Nick describes his style at the beginning of the 2019 WSOP Main Event, as he started out on Day 1B. “I think in general I tended to put a lot of pressure on…At the same time, I made a couple of big folds. It’s definitely a unique tournament where you have to make big adjustments.”
24:50Nick recalls Day 1 through 3 during the 2019 WSOP Main Event. “Definitely quite smooth. I don’t think I was all-in at risk past Day 1 until Day 7. Always somehow had a lot of chips.”
25:45Nick discusses the play near the money bubble at the end of Day 3.
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30:26Bernard continues his interview with Nick Marchington, the 2019 WSOP Main Event 7th place finisher.
31:20Nick remembers his incredible Day 4 through 6 during the 2019 WSOP Main Event. “By this point, I definitely had some momentum. I was feeling great and really felt I was playing my best poker. It was great to have such a big stack (to) be able to apply pressure, being able to maneuver or make a big fold and still have a lot of chips left.”
33:03Nick recalls the great fortune he had during the middle of the tournament, winning so many crucial hands. “Every flip is worth so much in equity…I ran insanely good to get as far as I did.”
34:47Nick recalls how he felt entering Day 7 as the chip leader. “Yeah, definitely wanted to put a lot of pressure on.”
39:00Nick recalls in depth a critical hand on Day 7 with 20 left where he bluffed versus Hossein Ensan. “Hossein Ensan is someone who definitely plays without fear.”
47:19Nick recalls the controversial hand with Dario Sammartino where the dealer miscounted Nick’s chip stack. “Well, I think emotions were definitely running very high. We were playing for at least 12 hours at that point.”
51:26Nick explains his mentality entering the 2019 WSOP Main Event final table. “I was feeling good coming in. Didn’t really have much to lose as I was the short stack.”
53:04Nick discusses the lawsuit of his backing situation that led to part of his winnings being held. Since then, the held winnings have been released and the lawsuit has been settled out of court.
54:57Nick discusses what he feels will be his future. “Just continue to play the highest stakes cash games online. Still trying to get better at tournaments. I would definitely like to get into the high roller scene. Not quite there yet, but still learning every day. Trying to improve and loving every minute of it.”

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