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Monday 22nd January 2007 New Yorker Scoops No-Limit Event at Borgata
The sweet sound of poker continued to fill Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa last Friday when over 620 players took to the felt for the start of the $1,000 buy-in no-limit event.
The second day of play in the $750 buy-in event resumed in the afternoon, and what began with 619 players
was down to its final ten players. In the end, Jose Gomez of New York, emerged as the champion taking home $129,386 and his first Main Event Championship at the Borgata Winter Open.
The Final Table began with ‘tight’ play and the players seemed ready for a long night, but as soon as one player fell, five followed. Gomez, a pro player, was all smiles and high-fives as he edged out Leonard Cortellino who took home $71,262 for second place.
'I felt confident starting the day and I'm just happy I was able to win,' said Gomez.
Cortellino, who started the day in third place with 356,000 in chips, was able to hold onto his chips with his aggressive play.
The third place finisher, Ronnie Kevin, also seemed satisfied with his performance. 'I did not get any cards for a while, but I did okay at the final table and was able to take third,' he remarked.
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