BetMGM MI Inaugural Online Poker Series

$215 Event #5: $20K GTD 40 Stack 8-Max
Day: 1
Event Info

BetMGM MI Inaugural Online Poker Series

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
99
Prize
$4,800
Event Info
Buy-in
$215
Prize Pool
$20,000
Entries
92
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
92
Players Left
1

Final Table Approaching Quickly

On blinds of 7,000/14,000, "Pollan" opened to 30,800 from the cutoff and "RedRocker14" shoved 85,602. "Pollan" called and they tabled their hands.

"RedRocker14": {j-Spades}{j-Clubs}
"Pollan": {a-Clubs}{j-Diamonds}

The flop instantly turned the hand upside down when {a-Spades}{q-Diamonds}{9-Spades} landed, giving "Pollan" a pair of rockets to take the lead. The {7-Spades} turn and {8-Hearts} river cemented it for "Pollan" who sent "RedRocker14" to the rail.

Player Chips Progress
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Pollan
392,000
210,500
210,500
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RedRocker14
Busted

"TrappinDonkeys" Stacking Chips

On blinds of 7,000/14,000, "Pepbuz" saw all of their stack go into the middle for about 104,000 and "TrappinDonkeys" was the only caller. Players flipped them over and "Pepbuz" was at risk.

"Pepbuz": {8-Hearts}{8-Diamonds}
"TrappinDonkeys": {6-Spades}{6-Diamonds}

The flop was {a-Hearts}{q-Diamonds}{5-Spades} and the snowmen were leading the way. An unfortunate {6-Clubs} landed and "Pepbuz" was in need of some help. The {10-Diamonds} river completed the board and "TrappinDonkeys" scooped the pot with their turned set, eliminating "Pepbuz".

Player Chips Progress
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TrappinDonkeys
576,900
136,500
136,500
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Pepbuz
Busted

Steele Falls as the Bubble Boy

On blinds of 6,000/12,000, Patrick "MSPT-HOF" Steele shoved their stack of around 45,000 into the middle on the button. "marioparty" called in the big blind and the two tabled their hands.

Patrick "MSPT-HOF" Steele: {5-Hearts}{5-Diamonds}
"marioparty": {6-Hearts}{3-Diamonds}

The board came down {a-Spades}{a-Hearts}{7-Spades}{2-Diamonds}{7-Clubs} and an unlikely runout saw Steele counterfeited to lose the pot, sending it to "marioparty" who had a six. Steele was eliminated as the inevitable bubble boy and all players were then guaranteed at least a min-cash.

Player Chips Progress
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marioparty
256,700
55,800
55,800
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Patrick "MSPT-HOF" Steele
Busted

BetMGM to Integrate GameSense Responsible Gaming Program into MobileGaming

BetMGM
BetMGM

BetMGM, the mobile sports betting and iGaming company, announced recently that it will integrate into its platform GameSense, an innovative responsible gaming program licensed to MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). The agreement marks the first time an online gaming operator in the United States will utilize the industry-leading program.

Developed by the BCLC, GameSense is an award-winning program that incorporates responsible gaming resources and education into the customer service model – providing every player with tools and support to make informed decisions and play responsibly. It also connects players with trained specialists, known as GameSense Advisors, and focuses on positive, transparent, and proactive communication to educate players about healthy habits and how to keep gaming fun, safe, and responsible.

“As the mobile gaming industry in the U.S. continues to grow, responsible gambling is a key focus for BetMGM and is critically important for the industry as a whole,” said Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer, BetMGM. “GameSense presents a forward-thinking approach to responsible gambling. We look forward to empowering our players with a proven program, designed to help support a positive gambling experience.”

GameSense is expected to be fully integrated into the BetMGM platform later this year. The program comes alive through engaging content and customer interactions and is designed to help guests and customers make informed decisions while wagering.

“As online gambling and sports betting increase in popularity, BCLC is so pleased that BetMGM is offering players more opportunities and resources to support healthy play with our GameSense program,” said BCLC Interim CEO and President Lynda Cavanaugh. “BCLC’s commitment to player health extends well beyond British Columbia and we look forward to working with BetMGM to increase our mutual understanding about how best to provide players with the tools that enhance positive-play decisions.”

MGM Resorts first launched GameSense at its U.S. properties in 2017, making available educational resources and interactive GameSense touchscreens at its M life Rewards desks. The company has received multiple awards from the National Council on Problem Gambling recognizing its GameSense initiatives. The integration of GameSense within BetMGM is an extension of the BCLC’s longstanding relationship with MGM Resorts.

Bill Hornbuckle, CEO & President, MGM Resorts, said, “MGM Resorts is committed to supporting responsible gaming efforts at our properties nationwide and we’re pleased to extend GameSense into the BetMGM platform. GameSense has been an instrumental and innovative part of our company’s guest service model for several years. Together, MGM Resorts and BetMGM are proud to help guests understand the risks, where to get help, and, ultimately, how to keep gaming fun.”

GameSense will be available to customers in all current and future states where BetMGM operates. Responsible gaming education remains a key focus for both BetMGM and MGM Resorts, who are proud to provide resources that help customers play responsibly.

The BetMGM mobile is available for download on both iOS and Android, as well as accessible via desktop at www.betmgm.com.

Updated Chip Counts (full)

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of rickystackerz77 us
rickystackerz77
531,300
211,300
211,300
Profile photo of JohnCandy us
JohnCandy
523,200
394,500
394,500
Profile photo of TrappinDonkeys us
TrappinDonkeys
440,400
63,000
63,000
Profile photo of farmhand us
farmhand
337,600
50,600
50,600
Profile photo of HilmKAD us
HilmKAD
327,100
107,100
107,100
Profile photo of marioparty us
marioparty
200,900
-24,100
-24,100
Profile photo of Pollan us
Pollan
181,500
-62,800
-62,800
Profile photo of NBTRjr us
NBTRjr
154,300
-97,100
-97,100
Profile photo of SilverandGold17 us
SilverandGold17
154,000
28,247
28,247
Profile photo of RedRocker14 us
RedRocker14
136,500
Profile photo of smftt us
smftt
133,200
10,260
10,260
Profile photo of KCspence us
KCspence
128,000
-65,205
-65,205
Profile photo of Pepbuz us
Pepbuz
112,200
Profile photo of MiSkins us
MiSkins
106,000
Profile photo of ALL4one1forALL us
ALL4one1forALL
87,000
-190,000
-190,000
Profile photo of ivegotstylekid us
ivegotstylekid
72,700
50,488
50,488
Profile photo of Patrick "MSPT-HOF" Steele us
Patrick "MSPT-HOF" Steele
54,000
-244,500
-244,500

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Steele Doubles on the Bubble

On blinds of 5,000/10,000, action folded around to "farmhand" in the small blind who jammed. Patrick "MSPT-HOF" Steele snapped for his 144,450 and they tabled their hands.

Patrick "MSPT-HOF" Steele: {a-Diamonds}{k-Clubs}
"farmhand": {j-Diamonds}{7-Hearts}

The board rolled out {q-Clubs}{4-Diamonds}{3-Hearts}{a-Spades}{7-Spades} and the pair of aces of Steele took down the pot, doubling through "farmhand" on the bubble.

Player Chips Progress
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Patrick "MSPT-HOF" Steele
298,500
74,700
74,700
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farmhand
287,000
127,700
127,700

"KCspence" Finds a River to Scoop

On blinds of 3,000/6,000, "SilverandGold17" opened from the cutoff, "KCspence" and "ICUplayPoker2" then both shoved from the blinds. "SilverandGold17" called, putting two players at risk.

"ICUplayPoker2": {k-Clubs}{8-Diamonds}
"KCspence": {a-Diamonds}{2-Diamonds}
"SilverandGold17": {q-Diamonds}{q-Clubs}

The board came down {j-Clubs}{7-Spades}{2-Clubs}{10-Diamonds}{a-Clubs} and the rivered ace gave "KCspence" two pair to scoop the pot, eliminating "ICUplayPoker2" from the field while doing so.

Player Chips Progress
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KCspence
193,205
115,205
115,205
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SilverandGold17
125,753
-99,447
-99,447
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ICUplayPoker2
Busted