Brian "Wsopboy1997" Sherrier Wins 2020 NJCOOP Event #38: $250 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill SE], $30K GTD for $7,080
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.