Event #38: $250 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill SE], $30K Gtd
Day 1 Completed
2020 New Jersey Championship of Online Poker [NJCOOP]
Event #38: $250 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill SE], $30K Gtd
Day: 1
Event #38: $250 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill SE], $30K GTD closed out the final Thursday event of the of the 2020 NJCOOP drawing 128 entries (92 players and 32 re-entries), resulting in the advertised $30,000 prize pool that was paid out to the top 17 players.
The tournament started with 22 players registered from the start though, that number tripled halfway through the three hour late registration period, and it continued to climb steadily until its final resting point at 128.
When registration closed, 48 players remained but due to a bug in the client, the majority of the players were blinded out until 19 players remained. Because of the error, PokerStars has announced that they will be issuing refunds to those affected.
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From there, the bubble would burst within the next few levels leaving the final 17 set to be paid. Once in the money, the eliminations continued like rapid-fire until "Requalsl" was eliminated in 10th place by "cncly1314" to reach the unofficial final table of nine.
One by one, players fell until three remained, and Brian "Wsopboy1997" Sherrier pulled away from the pack before knocking out the last two players with pocket sixes to take down the top prize of $7,080.22 ($2,908.17 + $4,172.05 in bounties).
NJCOOP-38 Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize | KO | Total Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian "Wsopboy1997" Sherrier | $2,908.17 | $4,172.05 | $7,080.22 |
| 2 | cncly1314 | $2,908.04 | $1,419.86 | $4,327.90 |
| 3 | Keith "donnysack" Donovan | $1,881.45 | $1,383.45 | $3,264.90 |
| 4 | Fort Matilda | $1,416.84 | $633.47 | $2,050.31 |
| 5 | ForTheThr1ll | $1,066.97 | $589.78 | $1,656.75 |
| 6 | Anthony "supremetny" Chin | $803.49 | $320.38 | $1,123.87 |
| 7 | Ryan "hagz2richez" Hagerty | $605.08 | $466.01 | $1,071.09 |
| 8 | pompii23 | $455.66 | $291.25 | $746.91 |
Others to finish in the top 17 and make the money were "JoEiSiNz" (10th - $362.65), Stanton "Stonniepokes" Tentnowski (14th - $323.53 + $597.07 in bounties), Daniel “AvaGray” Lupo (15th - $323.53 + $174.75 in bounties), and "jordanofpkr" (17th - $288.63+ $87.38 in bounties).
2020 NJCOOP
The NJCOOP series, which will run through October 26, features $1 million in total guarantees across 54 events.
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The crown jewel of the series is of course the $300 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event, which boasts a $125,000 guarantee. That one takes place Sunday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. local time.
It'll be accompanied by a smaller $50 No-Limit Hold'em Mini Main Event, with a $25,000 guarantee.
Players who enjoy non-hold'em formats will also have plenty to choose from. There are several pot-limit Omaha events, including a $500 six-max high roller. There's even $100 Pot-Limit Badugi, $100 H.O.R.S.E. and $100 5-Card PLO.
PokerStars NJ is also committed to giving frustrated players extra value via freeroll tickets. Those who get eliminated shy of the money will be given tickets into events awarding more NJCOOP seats.
In Level 33 (40,000/80,000/10,000), Brian "Wsopboy1997" Sherrier raised all in and "cncly1314" called off their 827,603 stack.
"cncly1314": 
Brian "Wsopboy1997" Sherrier: 
It was another race with Sherrier ahead holding a made hand and nothing changed after the 
runout, ending "cncly1314's" night in second place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,400,000
1,317,603
|
1,317,603 |
|
|
Busted |
In Level 33 (40,000/80,000/10,000), Keith "donnysack" Donovan raised all in for 621,497 from the small blind and Brian "Wsopboy1997" Sherrier called from the big blind.
Keith "donnysack" Donovan: 
Brian "Wsopboy1997" Sherrier: 
Donovan was racing for his tournament but didn't find any help from the 
runout and was eliminated in third place after losing back-to-back hands to Sherrier.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
5,082,397
2,712,108
|
2,712,108 |
|
|
1,317,603
229,889
|
229,889 |
|
|
Busted |
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| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 23 | 7 p.m. | $150 FLHE [6-Max], $6K Gtd |
| Oct. 23 | 9 p.m. | $200 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO], $12K Gtd |
| Oct. 24 | 6 p.m. | $200 NLHE [8-Max, Deepstack], $15K Gtd |
| Oct. 24 | 8 p.m. | $100 PL Badugi [6-Max], $6K Gtd |
| Oct. 24 | 9 p.m. | $75 NLHE [6-Max, Zoom], $15K Gtd |
| Oct. 25 | 2:30 p.m. | $100 NLHE [Progressive KO, Big Antes], $12.5K Gtd |
| Oct. 25 | 5 p.m. | $300 NLHE [Main Event], $125K Gtd |
| Oct. 25 | 6 p.m. | $50 NLHE [Mini Main Event], $25K Gtd |
| Oct. 25 | 8 p.m. | $100 PLO [6-Max], $7.5K Gtd |
| Oct. 25 | 9 p.m. | $200 NLHE [8-Max, Turbo], $15K Gtd |
| Oct. 25 | 10 p.m. | $75 NLHE [Hyper-Turbo, Sunday Supersonic SE], $10K Gtd |
| Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | $100 NLHE [Nightly Stars SE – NJCOOP Wrap-Up], $22K Gtd |
| Oct. 26 | 8 p.m. | $100 NLHE [Phase Event, Day 2], $35K Gtd |
| Oct. 26 | 9 p.m. | $150 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, NJCOOP Wrap-Up], $12.5K Gtd |
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,941,997
754,789
|
754,789 |
|
|
2,370,289
-27,469
|
-27,469 |
|
|
1,087,714
-529,707
|
-529,707 |
In Level 30 (25,000/50,000/4,500) "Fort Matilda" raised to 110,000 and then called off their 934,104 stack after Keith "donnysack" Donovan three-bet jammed for 1,798,893.
"Fort Matilda": 
Keith "donnysack" Donovan: 
It was a classic races with "Fort Matilda" looking to pair either of their over cards but the feat was easier said than done as the 
runout ended their tournament in fourth place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,187,208
382,315
|
382,315 |
|
|
Busted |
In Level 30 (25,000/50,000/4,500), Keith "donnysack" Donovan raised all in for 1,156,553 from the small blind and "ForTheThr1ll" called off their 568,340 from the big blind.
"ForTheThr1ll": 
Keith "donnysack" Donovan: 
"ForTheThr1ll" had Donovan crushed until the 
flop appeared pairing his deuce.
The turn wasn't a horrible card for "ForTheThr1ll" as it brought counterfeit options if a four were to fall on the river, but it came the ending their tournament in fifth place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
1,804,893
1,523,324
|
1,523,324 |
|
|
Busted |
In Level 28 (17,500/35,000/4,500), Anthony "supremetny" Chin raised all in for 334,994 from the cutoff and was called by Brian "Wsopboy1997" Sherrier from the big blind.
Anthony "supremetny" Chin: 
Brian "Wsopboy1997" Sherrier: 
Chin was behind hoping to get lucky but he couldn't find a set as the 
runout ended his tournament in sixth place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,397,758
1,754,608
|
1,754,608 |
|
|
Busted |
In Level 28 (17,500/35,000/4,500), Ryan "hagz2richez" Hagerty raised all in for 452,678 from the cutoff and "Fort Matilda" looked him up from the big blind.
"Fort Matilda": 
Ryan "hagz2richez" Hagerty:
Hagerty was behind holding an over but he couldn't find an ace with the 
runout and his tournament ended in seventh place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
1,266,443
344,178
|
344,178 |
|
|
Busted |