Event 10
$400+$50 Almighty Stack NLH
$1,000,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet | Payouts
Level 32: Blinds 150,000/300,000/300,000 BB Ante
Total Entries: 3,508
Players Remaining: 30
Average Stack: 11.7 million
Early departures from the Almighty:
Joseph Sergio
Sokhen Pin
Vu Lieu
Aileen Freifeld
Dimitri Sotiropoulos
Aissa Khirani
Kory Shope
Thirty players remain in the hunt.
$400+$50 Almighty Stack NLH
$1,000,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet | Payouts
Level 32: Blinds 150,000/300,000/300,000 BB Ante
Total Entries: 3,508
Players Remaining: 37
Average Stack: 9.5 million
All levels are now 60 minutes long for the duration of the event.
Cards are in the air and Raj Desai is the chip leader at the start of play.
Here’s a reminder what they’re playing for:
| Event 10 | Almighty |
| Place | Payout |
| 1 | $231,865 |
| 2 | $152,444 |
| 3 | $100,041 |
| 4 | $83,776 |
| 5 | $68,055 |
| 6 | $52,403 |
| 7 | $37,430 |
| 8 | $25,861 |
| 9 | $17,014 |
| 10 – 12 | $10,889 |
| 13 – 15 | $8,167 |
| 16 – 18 | $6,193 |
| 19 – 27 | $5,104 |
| 28 – 36 | $4,083 |
| 37 | $3,403 |
$400+$50 Almighty Stack NLH
$1,000,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet | Payouts
Returning to Level 32: Blinds 150,000/300,000/300,000 BB Ante
Total Entries: 3,508
Players Remaining: 37
Average Stack: 9.5 million
The third and final day of the Almighty Million gets underway at noon with 37 players remaining in the hunt. Here they are with their new seat assignments and chip counts.
| FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | CITY | STATE | CHIP COUNT | TABLE | SEAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN | CERNIGLIA | VANDERGRIFT | PA | 4,050,000 | 1 | 1 |
| JOHN | GULINO | BROOKLYN | NY | 16,400,000 | 1 | 2 |
| KEITH | MOLINARO | HAMMONTON | NJ | 9,475,000 | 1 | 3 |
| JOSEPH | SERGIO | COPIAGUE | NY | 4,850,000 | 1 | 4 |
| RYAN | HOHNER | SOUTH PLAINFIELD | NJ | 7,050,000 | 1 | 5 |
| ILIAS | BARKOUTSIS | WOODSIDE | NY | 4,575,000 | 1 | 6 |
| STEPHEN | MA | ROCKVILLE | MD | 5,350,000 | 1 | 7 |
| HENRY | PAGLIUCA | BLOOMFIELD | NJ | 11,050,000 | 1 | 8 |
| SOKHEN | PIN | RIDLEY PARK | PA | 1,575,000 | 2 | 1 |
| MARVIN | ROMAN | STATEN ISLAND | NY | 8,125,000 | 2 | 2 |
| JOSEPH | PHANHYASENG | LAS VEGAS | NV | 7,050,000 | 2 | 3 |
| THOMAS | LARSON | MINT HILL | NC | 25,350,000 | 2 | 4 |
| JEFFREY | COLE | MANAHAWKIN | NJ | 6,800,000 | 2 | 5 |
| VU | LIEU | UTICA | NY | 7,075,000 | 2 | 6 |
| CHRISTOPHER | TRYBA | STURBRIDGE | MA | 6,100,000 | 2 | 7 |
| AILEEN | FREIFELD | PHILADELPHIA | PA | 3,650,000 | 3 | 1 |
| OBLI | KUPPUSAMYVENKATES | BRIDGEWATER | NJ | 12,025,000 | 3 | 2 |
| CARLO | GUERVIL | EWA BEACH | HI | 1,250,000 | 3 | 3 |
| GREGORIOS | TSANIS | FLUSHING | NY | 14,145,000 | 3 | 4 |
| PHONG | NGUYEN | BRISTOW | VA | 7,500,000 | 3 | 5 |
| DIMITRI | SOTIROPOULOS | APALACHIN | NY | 7,525,000 | 3 | 6 |
| DANIEL | BUZGON | MARLTON | NJ | 12,200,000 | 3 | 7 |
| SPENCER | CHAMPLIN | SCARBOROUGH | ME | 9,375,000 | 4 | 1 |
| SHUNTAK | YEUNG | MATAWAN | NJ | 7,525,000 | 4 | 2 |
| MAOR | COHEN | SAINT JAMES | NY | 13,825,000 | 4 | 3 |
| DAE | O | WOODSIDE | NY | 23,825,000 | 4 | 4 |
| KURT | PAEPER | CENTEREACH | NY | 2,550,000 | 4 | 5 |
| CHARLES | SMITH | NO BRUNSWICK | NJ | 8,150,000 | 4 | 6 |
| AARON | SEABRA | WEST CALDWELL | NJ | 4,400,000 | 4 | 7 |
| AISSA | KHIRANI | NEW YORK | NY | 1,775,000 | 4 | 8 |
| RAJESH | DESAI | PINEBROOK | NJ | 36,305,000 | 5 | 1 |
| TAVIS | HIGGINS | MOORESTOWN | NJ | 8,100,000 | 5 | 2 |
| JORGE | QUIROZ | BOGOTA | 12,100,000 | 5 | 3 | |
| TONY | NAJJAR | NORTHAMPTON | PA | 9,900,000 | 5 | 4 |
| JOSEPH | GAY | BROOKLYN | NY | 10,425,000 | 5 | 5 |
| DANIEL | QUESADA | MIAMI | FL | 13,200,000 | 5 | 6 |
| KORY | SHOPE | NEW BLOOMFLD | PA | 10,975,000 | 5 | 7 |
$400+$50 Almighty Stack NLH
$1,000,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet | Payouts
Returning to Level 32: Blinds 150,000/300,000/300,000 BB Ante
Total Entries: 3,508
Players Remaining: 37
Average Stack: 9,500,000
Raj Desai
Thomas Larson
Day 2 of the Almighty Stack has come to end and it’s Raj Desai leading the final 37 players with 36,350,000. Desai built a big stack early and was near the top of the chip counts for much of the day.
Thomas Larson will return second in chips with 25,350,000 and a player who wishes to remain anonymous sits in third with 24,020,000.
There’s plenty of tough competition left in the field including BorgataPoker.com sponsored pro Dan Buzgon, Chris Tryba, Ryan Hohner, VIP Nguyen and Spencer Champlin.
John Cerniglia grinded a short stack for much the day and will return to Day 3 with over 4,000,000
The players are now all guaranteed at least $3,403 and they’ll return Saturday January 26 at 12 PM to resume Day 3 play. One of these players will be crowned the Borgata Winter Poker Almighty Stack Champion earning $231,865 and the trophy.
Below is a look at some of the big stacks and players that will be moving on. A full list of Day 3 chip counts and seating assignments will be posted as soon as they’re available.
Raj Desai- 36,350,000
Thomas Larson- 25,350,000
Anonymous- 24,020,000
Dan Buzgon- 12,200,000
Spencer Champlin- 9,400,000
VIP Nguyen- 7,500,000
Ryan Hohner- 7,050,000
Chris Tryba- 6,225,000
John Cerniglia- 4,050,000
Aileen Freifeld- 3,650,000
| Place | Payout |
| 1 | $231,865 |
| 2 | $152,444 |
| 3 | $100,041 |
| 4 | $83,776 |
| 5 | $68,055 |
| 6 | $52,403 |
| 7 | $37,430 |
| 8 | $25,861 |
| 9 | $17,014 |
| 10 – 12 | $10,889 |
| 13 – 15 | $8,167 |
| 16 – 18 | $6,193 |
| 19 – 27 | $5,104 |
| 28 – 36 | $4,083 |
| 37 – 45 | $3,403 |
$400+$50 Almighty Stack NLH
$1,000,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet | Payouts
Level 31: Blinds 120,000/250,000/250,000 BB Ante
Total Entries: 3,508
Players Remaining: 41
Average Stack: 8,500,000
We are approaching the final level of play here on Day 2 of the Almighty Stack. There are just 41 players remaining and once again we have a new chip leader.
“I wish to remain anonymous but just until I reach the final table” the superstitious player tells us. He is now up to over 22,000,000 and has taken the lead.
Henry Pagliuca
Raj Desai is back at the top with 21,000,000 after flopping two pair holding 
and turning a full house to score a knockout.
Henry Pagliuca is heating up and he’s up to 17,000,000 and Jorge Quiroz is sitting behind 15,000,000.
$400+$50 Almighty Stack NLH
$1,000,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet | Payouts
End of Level 30: Blinds 100,000/200,000/200,000 BB Ante
Total Entries: 3,508
Players Remaining: 48
Average Stack: 7,300,000
The Day 2 Almighty Stack players are now on a 15 minute color up break and there are just XX players left in the hunt. We will pick back up on all of the live tournament action when play resumes.
| Place | Payout |
| 1 | $231,865 |
| 2 | $152,444 |
| 3 | $100,041 |
| 4 | $83,776 |
| 5 | $68,055 |
| 6 | $52,403 |
| 7 | $37,430 |
| 8 | $25,861 |
| 9 | $17,014 |
| 10 – 12 | $10,889 |
| 13 – 15 | $8,167 |
| 16 – 18 | $6,193 |
| 19 – 27 | $5,104 |
| 28 – 36 | $4,083 |
| 37 – 45 | $3,403 |
| 46 – 54 | $3,062 |
$400+$50 Almighty Stack NLH
$1,000,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet | Payouts
Level 30: Blinds 100,000/200,000/200,000 BB Ante
Total Entries: 3,508
Players Remaining: 58
Average Stack: 6,050,000
Jorge Quiroz
Once again the Almighty Stack chip lead has changed hands and it now belongs to Jorge Quiroz. After spiking his gutshot straight on the river to stay against Chris Trya Quiroz has caught fire.
He is now playing 19,500,000 and leading the way as we approach the break.
Gregory Tsanis
Gregory Tsanis is right on his heels with 18,000,000 and Kory Shope rounds out the top three chip stacks with 17,000,000.
It’s been a steady climb throughout the day for John Gulino who is up to 15,000,000. Dennis Zollo and Thomas Larson are both holding strong near the top of the chip counts with nearly identical stacks of about 13,500,000.
Kory Shope
John Gulino
$400+$50 Almighty Stack NLH
$1,000,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet | Payouts
Level 29: Blinds 80,000/160,000/160,000 BB Ante
Total Entries: 3,508
Players Remaining: 76
Average Stack: 4,615,000
The players are falling fast here on Day 2 of the Almighty Stack and there are just 76 remaining. They are now all guaranteed at least $2,382 and one of these players will take home $231,865 and the BWPO Almighty Stack trophy.
Dennis Zollo is holding strong at the top with 13,500,000 but there are plenty of players well within striking distance.
Aileen Freifeld
Below is a look at some updated chip counts from around the field along with what’s at stake.
Dennis Zollo- 13,500,000
John Gulino- 10,500,000
Ryan Torgersen-10,000,000
Raj Desai- 9,000,000
Jorge Quiroz- 8,000,000
Obli Kuppusamy- 7,500,000
Aileen Freifeld- 7,200,000
Mark O- 6,000,000
Carlo Guervil- 6,500,000
Ryah Hohner- 4,600,000
Anthony Zinno- 3,800,000
Andrew Zhu- 3,500,000
VIP Nguyen- 3,400,000
Mitchell Mantin- 3,100,000
Greg Himmelbrand- 2,900,000
Mike Linster- 1,400,000
| Place | Payout |
| 1 | $231,865 |
| 2 | $152,444 |
| 3 | $100,041 |
| 4 | $83,776 |
| 5 | $68,055 |
| 6 | $52,403 |
| 7 | $37,430 |
| 8 | $25,861 |
| 9 | $17,014 |
| 10 – 12 | $10,889 |
| 13 – 15 | $8,167 |
| 16 – 18 | $6,193 |
| 19 – 27 | $5,104 |
| 28 – 36 | $4,083 |
| 37 – 45 | $3,403 |
| 46 – 54 | $3,062 |
| 55 – 63 | $2,817 |
| 64 – 72 | $2,586 |
| 73 – 81 | $2,382 |
$400+$50 Almighty Stack NLH
$1,000,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet | Payouts
Level 28: Blinds 60,000/120,000/120,000 BB Ante
Total Entries: 3,508
Players Remaining: 81
Average Stack: 4,330,000
Jorge Quiroz
Chris Tryba raised to 275,000 and Jorge Quiroz defended his big blind. They went heads up to the 
and Quiroz checked to Tryba who bet 350,000.
Quiroz check-raised to 1,000,000 and with the action back on Tryba he moved all in covering Quiroz who had 3,410,000. Quiroz called putting his tournament life at risk and the hands were shown.
Jorge Quiroz: 
Chris Tryba: 
Tryba showed top pair top kicker and to his surprise Quiroz was holding just five high and a gutshot straight draw. The turn 
improved Tryba to top two pair and he would only need to fade a three on the river.
The 
hit the river and the table erupted as Quiroz spiked his straight to double up and take the massive pot. Tryba was left with just 225,000 but he quickly battled back to over 2,000,000.
Jorge Quiroz- 8,270,000
Chris Tryba- 2,300,000
No clue how…but, back to 2.3M.
— christopher tryba (@christryba) January 26, 2019
Just lost an 8M chip pot…. AQ < 52 off in an Q46 flip….AI on flop
— christopher tryba (@christryba) January 26, 2019
$400+$50 Almighty Stack NLH
$1,000,000 Guaranteed
Structure Sheet | Payouts
Level 28: Blinds 60,000/120,000/120,000 BB Ante
Total Entries: 3,508
Players Remaining: 107
Average Stack: 3,280,000
A player in early position moved all in for 2,450,000 and it folded to Oded Shalom in the cutoff. Shalom put his last 1,840,000 and the rest of the table quickly foled.
Oded Shalom: 
Opponent: 
The dealer fanned the 
and Shalom flopped quad kings to leave his opponent drawing dead. The meaningless and 
completed the board and Shalom doubled up.
Oded Shalom- 3,930,000
