New Jersey
Man Beats the Field at Borgata Poker Open
Event six of Borgata's
2005 Poker Open came to a conclusion late Saturday
night as Woodside Park, New Jersey's Michael
J. Nargi defeated Tamarac, Florida's James M.
English for the title. After surviving a field
of 323 top players in the $2,500 buy-in event,
including several of the biggest names in poker,
such as David "the Dragon" Pham, Nargi
elevated his game in the final rounds and scored
a big victory.
For finishing first, Nargi took home
the biggest prize of the 2005 Borgata Poker
Open to date with cash that almost doubled the
payout of the first-place finishes of several
of the previous tournaments. Nargi collected
$250,325 and a gold diamond-encrusted Borgata
bracelet for winning this grueling 30-hour marathon.
English, who should feel little disappointment
with his second-place finish, collected $137,275,
and third-place finisher Jason M. Langianse
took in almost $70,000 as payouts sky-rocketed
for this high buy-in event.
Fourth-place finisher, Sal J. Giambrone of
Staten Island, NY, collected $56,525 for his
efforts. He suggested that new players should
take advantage of all Borgata has to offer.
"I enjoyed the other parts of Borgata as
well as the Poker Open experience. The rooms
were great and the room service was even better.
I really took advantage of the amenities at
Borgata, including the spa, where I got a wonderful
massage. They really know how to treat people
right."
In addition to the continuous poker action
in Borgata's Event Center, this year's event
series features an area dedicated specifically
to poker-related products. Merchandise is available
to fans and players alike, with a chance to
try out event-sponsor 2K Sports' new World Poker
Tour video game, purchase a cigar or fancy jewelry,
even change their look at the table by buying
a set of cool sunglasses that feature holographic
images of ace and king cards on the front of
the lenses.
The 2005 Borgata Poker Open action continues
on Sunday with event seven, the Ladies Only,
No Limit Hold'em tournament. Over 400 women
are registered for the event and are sure to
bring their own style and flavor to the male-dominated
sport. Plenty of fireworks will light up the
action as the best female players from all over
the country try to take home the prestigious
title and first-place cash prize.
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