2022 BetMGM Poker Online Championships
Day 1 Completed
2022 BetMGM Poker Online Championships
2022 BetMGM Poker Online Championships
Day: 1
The BetMGM Poker Online Championships concluded in New Jersey with the $1,000 Championship. The tournament attracted 181 entrants who generated a $171,950 prize pool. However, given it was a $250K GTD tournament the field enjoyed a $78,050 overlay!
The top 24 players made the money with a min-cash being worth $2,330, while $59,975 awaited the winner. The tournament was structured to last two days, so after Stanton "Stonniepokes" Tentnowski bubbled in 25th place, the tournament went on an overnight break.
At that point, Alex "Hashtag_Hashtag" Rocha had the big stack with 1,620,642, which was just slightly ahead of the 1,605,451 held by “Minutz”. Others with decent stacks were Derek "pompii" Sudell (1,590,281), Ryan "Whosyourdoddy" Dodd (786,016), and Drew "maniacalmonk" O'Connell (533,883), just to name a few. On the other end of the spectrum, Dan “mj23style” Sewnig was the short stack with 223,748.
Sewnig managed to ladder up a bit to 20th place for $2,582.50, while Rocha’s lead only took him to 11th place for $4,000, which was a bit better than the 13th-place finish of “Minutz” for $3,125. Meanwhile, both Dodd and Sudell used their big stacks to go deep with the former, who had already won two titles in the series, taking fourth place for $22,125, and the latter going all the way to win the tournament for $59,975.
New Jersey BetMGM Poker Online $1,000 Championship Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derek "pompii" Sudell | $59,975 |
| 2 | “Dorgilina” | $41,000 |
| 3 | “ALLINONBLUE” | $29,000 |
| 4 | Ryan “Whosyourdoddy” Dodd | $22,125 |
| 5 | “UnderDaBed” | $17,125 |
| 6 | “pay4medsch00l” | $12,625 |
| 7 | “Jthockey” | $10,000 |
| 8 | “La_Flama_Blanca” | $7,500 |
| 9 | “AFA567” | $5,250 |
Darren Elias Finishes Sixth in New Jersey Phase Tournament
New Jersey’s BetMGM Poker Online Championships $100 Phase tournament saw 91 players advance from the various Day 1 flights. With only $57,040 collected, there was a lucrative overlay as it was a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool.
All the players who made Day 2 were in the money with a min-cash being worth $368.61, while up top there was a $17,498.10 top prize.
Among those to cash but fall short of the final table were “xRIVERBOATx” (10th - $1,532.26), Dan “mj23style” Sewnig (13th - $970.46), Eric “alwaysliquid” Vanauken (14th - $970.46), Jaime "mooseman1710" Reyes (17th - $807.02), and Michael “Gags30” Gagliano (29th - $657.76).
It took four and a half hours of play for “Javierleonor” to close out the tournament by defeating “Dise57” in heads-up play.
BetMGM Poker Online Championships NJ Phase Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Javierleonor” | $17,498.10 |
| 2 | “Dise57” | $12,091.92 |
| 3 | Mike “MistaMenza” Menzer | $8,353.15 |
| 4 | Daniel “centrfieldr23” Lupo | $5,505.90 |
| 5 | “RA679” | $3,816.42 |
| 6 | Darren “Darren_Elias” Elias | $2,967.89 |
| 7 | Jon “Jetsfan411” Borenstein | $2,369.22 |
| 8 | Matt “MattEMenz” Mendez | $1,906.14 |
| 9 | Drew "maniacalmonk" O'Connell | $1,532.26 |
BetMGM Poker Online Championship NJ Winners
All told the BetMGM New Jersey Championship catered to a combined 1,094 entries and awarded $663,950 in prize money. Here's a look at all those who captured titles during the series in New Jersey..
| Date | Event | Entries | Prize Pool | Winner | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 15, 2022 | NJ #1: $500 Kickoff | 88 | $41,360 | Darren "Darren_Elias" Elias | $12,925 |
| Sept. 16, 2022 | NJ #2: $250 PKO | 97 | $22,522 | Ryan "Whosyourdoddy" Dodd | $6,912 |
| Sept. 17, 2022 | NJ #3: $500 - $30K GTD | 58 | $30,000 | "Kozym1" | $10,200 |
| Sept. 17, 2022 | NJ #4: $250 6-Max PLO | 83 | $20,000 | Soheb "MyCousinVinny5" Porbandarwala | $6,200 |
| Sept. 19, 2022 | NJ #6: $500 7-Max PKO | 64 | $30,080 | "MBohmerwald23" | $8,521 |
| Sept. 21, 2022 | NJ #8: $250 6-Max PKO | 105 | $24,413 | Ryan "Whosyourdoddy" Dodd | $6,240 |
| Sept. 22, 2022 | NJ #9: $500 Warm-Up NLH | 92 | $50,000 | "audidriver" | $15,625 |
| Sept. 23, 2022 | NJ #10: $250 7-Max | 82 | $20,000 | Jaime "mooseman1710" Reyes | $4,614 |
| Sept. 24. 2022 | NJ #11: $250 NLH | 110 | $25,575 | "jacksupMM" | $7,544 |
| Sept. 24. 2022 | NJ #12: $1,000 PLO High Roller | 43 | $50,000 | "Believer111" | $19,500 |
| Sept. 25, 2022 | NJ #13: $1,000 Championship | 181 | $250,000 | Derek "pompii" Sudell | $59,975 |
| Sept. 25, 2022 | NJ #14: $100 Phased Day 2 | 91 | $100,000 | "Javierleonor" | $17,498.10 |
The BetMGM Poker Online Championships concluded in Michigan with the $1,000 Championship on Sunday. The tournament attracted 147 entrants who generated a $139.650 prize pool. However, given it was a $200K GTD tournament the field enjoyed a juicy overlay.
The top 20 players made the money with a min-cash being worth $2,326, while $50,000 awaited the winner. The tournament was structured to last two days, so after “CNdtw34” bubbled in 21st place, the tournament went on an overnight break.
At that point, “MiLawyer1970” was chip leader with 1,825,114 while “s7udz88” was hot on their heels with 1,538,457. Others to bag big were “Fluffhead” (1,218,368) and “georgejanssen” (1,079,061), while “FlipWitnEdge” was the short stack with just 180,759.
The big stack of “s7udz88” only managed to take them to an 11th-place finish for $3,400, while “MiLawyer1970” did a bit better taking sixth for $10,400. In the end, it was “georgejanssen” coming out on top for $50,000 and their second title of the series. Their first came a week prior when he bested a 44-entry field to win Event #6: $500 7-Max PKO for $7,570.
Michigan BetMGM Poker Online $1,000 Championship Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “georgejanssen” | $50,000 |
| 2 | “Nekatsim” | $34,000 |
| 3 | “Buckoh555” | $24,000 |
| 4 | “GoodForYou” | $18,080 |
| 5 | “DoneYetOhYes” | $14,100 |
| 6 | “MiLawyer1970” | $10,400 |
| 7 | “PIES1212” | $8,060 |
| 8 | “Fluffhead” | $6,056 |
| 9 | “chases-“ | $4,400 |
“coNNB” Wins Michigan Phase Tournament
Another tournament to play out in Michigan on Sunday was BetMGM Poker Online Championships $100 Phase tournament. From the various Day 1 flights, 84 players advanced to Day 2 to compete for a $100,000 prize pool. All players were in the money and guaranteed $395.10, but all had their eyes affixed on the $17,595.74 top prize.
Among those to cash but fall short of the final table were “coolriver84” (10th - $1,242.80), “ParryGreenstein” (15th - $1,019.48), “Towlerof4” (21st - $846.17), “AAPoker417” (28th - $692.63), “TwoColorDeck” (32nd - $581.56), “FrankiePockets” (39th - $581.56), and “Weaselpolooza” (54th - $491.18).
It took nearly five hours of play for “coNNB” to best “sirbluffsalot” in heads-up play to win the tournament for $17,595.74.
BetMGM Poker Online Championships MI Phase Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “coNNB” | $17,595.74 |
| 2 | “sirbluffsalot” | $12,174.03 |
| 3 | “squeeze.it.plzz” | $8,424.49 |
| 4 | “Djfun” | $5,569.04 |
| 5 | “rickystackerz77” | $3,874.69 |
| 6 | “ThomasAAnderson” | $3,032 |
| 7 | “Jb580” | $2,429.96 |
| 8 | “krushurdreams” | $1,964.27 |
| 9 | “Sillain” | $1,588.28 |
BetMGM Poker Online Championship MI Winners
Here's a look at all those who captured titles during the series in Michigan. Note that “georgejanssen” wasn’t the only two-time winner as “NateTheGrape” went back-to-back in Event #3: $500 NLH $25K GTD for $10,250 and Event #4: $250 6-Max PLO for $6,950.
All told the BetMGM Michigan Poker Online Championship series catered to a combined 951 entries and awarded $580,822 in prize money.
| Date | Event | Entries | Prize Pool | Winner | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 15, 2022 | MI #1: $500 Kickoff | 103 | $48,410 | "Until_Wilted" | $10,030 |
| Sept. 16, 2022 | MI #2: $250 PKO | 100 | $23,250 | "CleggsOnGG" | $5,180 |
| Sept. 17, 2022 | MI #3 $500 - $25K GTD | 40 | $25,000 | "NateTheGrape" | $10,250 |
| Sept. 17, 2022 | MI #4: $250 6-Max PLO | 60 | $20,000 | "NateTheGrape" | $6,950 |
| Sept. 19, 2022 | MI #6: $500 7-Max PKO | 44 | $20,680 | "georgejanssen" | $7,570 |
| Sept. 21, 2022 | MI #8: $250 6-Max PKO | 90 | $20,000 | "ekomstop" | $7,335 |
| Sept. 22, 2022 | MI #9: $500 Warm-Up NLH | 74 | $40,000 | "Pollan" | $13,132 |
| Sept. 23, 2022 | MI #10: $250 7-Max | 67 | $20,000 | "NuttyWolves" | $5,162 |
| Sept. 24. 2022 | MI #11: $250 NLH | 101 | $23,482 | "All4one1forALL" | $6,927 |
| Sept. 24. 2022 | MI #12: $1,000 PLO High Roller | 41 | $40,000 | "imakewinhappen" | $15,600 |
| Sept. 25, 2022 | MI #13: $1,000 Championship | 147 | $200,000 | "georgejanssen" | $50,000 |
| Sept. 25, 2022 | MI #14: $100 Phased Day 2 | 84 | $100,000 | "coNNB" | $17,595.74 |
The BetMGM Poker Online Championships concluded in Pennsylvania with the $1,000 Championship. The tournament attracted 142 entrants who generated a $134,900 prize pool. However, given it was a $150K GTD tournament the field enjoyed a little overlay!
The top 20 players made the money with a min-cash being worth $1,744.50, while $37,500 awaited the winner. The tournament was structured to last two days, so after “Dave_Portnoy” bubbled in 21st place, the tournament went on an overnight break.
At that point, “Queen LaQueef” sat atop the chip counts with 1,862,373 with "ItsSykkunoHere" sitting in second with 1,555,458. On the flip side, “HossBonaventure” was the short stack with 229,624. Play resumed in Level 22 (10,000/20,000/2,500) and surprisingly the chip leader at the start bowed out relatively early in 13th place for $1,950.
Instead, it was "ItsSykkunoHere" using their big stack to navigate their way all the way to the end, a victory worth $37,500.
Pennsylvania BetMGM Poker Online $1,000 Championship Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "ItsSykkunoHere" | $37,500 |
| 2 | “Hisoka” | $25,500 |
| 3 | “Masochist” | $18,000 |
| 4 | “resiaks12388” | $13,560 |
| 5 | “Berksweasel” | $10,575 |
| 6 | “Do_psychedelics” | $7,800 |
| 7 | “LetMeWin3437” | $6,045 |
| 8 | “NitWithTrix” | $4,542 |
| 9 | “vgk.sys” | $3,300 |
“moontime” Claims Pennsylvania Phase Title
In other Sunday action, the BetMGM Poker Online Championships $100 Phase tournament played to its conclusion. From the various Day 1 flights, 89 players advanced to Day 2 to compete for a $100,000 prize pool. All players were in the money and guaranteed $374.01, but all had their eyes affixed on the $17,528.46 top prize.
Among those to cash but fall short of the final table were “Superstackin” (10th - $1,201.76), “gravytrain” (18th - $817.89), “CleggsOnGG” (23rd - $817.89), “MrCasino99” (34th - $563.17), “River Monster” (41st - $480.05), and “Love2Lose22” (49th - $480.05).
It took just over five hours of play for a winner to emerge, and it happened when “moontime” defeated “Krayzie777” in heads-up play. It was the second title of the series as just the day before “moontime” bested a 33-entry field to win Event #12: $1,000 PLO High Roller.
BetMGM Poker Online Championships PA Phase Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “moontime” | $17,528.46 |
| 2 | “Krayzie777” | $12,117.28 |
| 3 | “yumdubz” | $8,375.07 |
| 4 | “Imperium” | $5,525.20 |
| 5 | “b1gjak3” | $3,834.16 |
| 6 | “phillyguy533” | $2,979.23 |
| 7 | “EsBandito20” | $2,381.14 |
| 8 | NitWithTrix” | $1,918.50 |
| 9 | “GoinDrinkin” | $1,544.98 |
BetMGM Poker Online Championship PA Winners
All told the BetMGM Pennsylvania Championship catered to a combined 820 entries and awarded $487,933 in prize money. Here's a look at all those who captured titles during the series in Pennsylvania.
| Date | Event | Entries | Prize Pool | Winner | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 15, 2022 | PA #1: $500 Kickoff | 65 | $30,550 | "Pollan" | $14,281 |
| Sept. 16, 2022 | PA #2: $250 PKO | 66 | $15,345 | "rickystackerz77" | $7,444 |
| Sept. 17, 2022 | PA #3: $500 - $20K GTD | 48 | $22,560 | Sebastian "OMC Escher" Harasim | $7,354 |
| Sept. 17, 2022 | PA #4: $250 6-Max PLO | 63 | $20,000 | "johnny_civ" | $5,430 |
| Sept. 19, 2022 | PA #6: $500 7-Max PKO | 37 | $20,000 | "CleggsOnGG" | $7,352 |
| Sept. 21, 2022 | PA #8: $250 6-Max PKO | 65 | $15,113 | "Masochist" | $5,148 |
| Sept. 22, 2022 | PA #9: $500 Warm-Up NLH | 70 | $50,000 | "CleggsOnGG" | $11,490 |
| Sept. 23, 2022 | PA #10: $250 7-Max | 68 | $15,810 | "Sleevy98" | $4,081 |
| Sept. 24. 2022 | PA #11: $250 NLH | 74 | $17,205 | "ShipHappens" | $5,648 |
| Sept. 24. 2022 | PA #12: $1,000 PLO High Roller | 33 | $31,350 | "moontime" | $12,853 |
| Sept. 25, 2022 | PA #13: $1,000 Championship | 142 | $150,000 | "ItsSykkunoHere" | $37,500 |
| Sept. 25, 2022 | PA #14: $100 Phased Day 2 | 89 | $100,000 | "moontime" | $17,528.46 |
In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen chat about their experience playing the Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) Curl Vegas — one of them won it — as well as updates concerning Twitch banning unlicensed gambling sites and a definitive ruling on the Wire Act and whether or not it applies to online poker. They also highlight a hand from The Lodge Stream where a player mucked the nuts on the river, celebrate what would have been Mike Sexton's 75th birthday, and remember Jan Suchanek and Ivan Leow, who both passed away unexpectedly.
Chad then sits down with BetMGM Poker Ambassador Darren Elias, the "End Boss" and World Poker Tour (WPT) G.O.A.T., to discuss the BetMGM Poker Online Championships taking place in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Action was hot Saturday night with two BetMGM Online Championships events running across the BetMGM platform in three states — Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. There were two separate games played — Event #11: $250 No-Limit Hold'em and Event #12: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller.
We'll start with Michigan's results, first off the $250 NLH tournament, which had an impressive 101 entrants in the $20,000 guaranteed tournament. That guarantee was easily smashed with $23,482 in the pot. When play concluded, the only one left with chips was "All4one1forALL" taking it down for $6,927, beating out "Chizzychiz," who earned $4,085, heads-up for the title.
In the $1,000 PLO High Roller, the champion was "imakewinhappen," which paid $15,600. There were 41 entrants in the $40,000 guaranteed event, with "coNNB," who has had a solid series thus far, finished on the bubble. The runner-up was "Mkash03," who was paid $9,400.
Moving out east to New Jersey, where 110 players took part in the $250 NLH tournament on BetMGM Friday night. That created a prize pool of $25,575, slightly surpassing the $25,000 guarantee. The winner was"jacksupMM" for $7,544. In second place, after losing a heads-up battle, "Stoniepokes" took home $4,450.
The second event in the Garden State was the $1,000 PLO High Roller, which attracted 43 players and had a $50,000 guarantee. "Believer111" came out victorious for a nice cool $19,500 payday. Finishing one spot shy of the title was "MyCousinVinny5," good for $11,750, while "SaraukV" was the unfortunate bubble.
Finally, we cross the border to the BetMGM poker site in the fabulous state of Pennsylvania where "ShipHappens" won the 74-entrant $250 NLH tournament for $5,648, which featured a $15,000 guarantee ($17,205 in the pot). Coming in second place was "CleggsOnGG," one of the top performers during the BetMGM Online Championships in any state. The runner-up finish paid out $3,182.
The $1,000 PLO High Roller in PA had 33 entrants with $25,000 guaranteed ($31,350 in the pot). After all was said and done late Friday night, "moontime" was the champion for $12,853. Just one spot below the winner was "luckybluffer777," was earned $8,151 as a consolation prize.
There are two remaining tournaments in each of the three states, all taking place on Sunday, and then it will be a wrap on the exciting BetMGM Online Championships series.
MI #11: $250 No-Limit Hold’em Final Table Results
| PLACE | PLAYER | PRIZE | |
| 1 | “All4one1forALL” | $6,927 | |
| 2 | "Chizzychiz" | $4,085 | |
| 3 | "Ghostof Detroit" | $2,935 | |
| 4 | "NuttyWolves" | $2,207 | |
| 5 | "FrankiePockets" | $1,702 | |
| 6 | "RosiePosie777" | $1,268 |
MI #12: $1,000 PLO High Roller Final Table Results
| PLACE | PLAYER | PRIZE | |
| 1 | “imakewinhappen” | $15,600 | |
| 2 | "Mkash03" | $9,400 | |
| 3 | "DoneYetOhYes" | $6,000 | |
| 4 | "WhatsthePot" | $4,000 | |
| 5 | "Alonzo_1" | $3,000 | |
| 6 | "PIES1212" | $2,000 |
NJ #11: $250 No-Limit Hold’em Final Table Results
| PLACE | PLAYER | PRIZE | |
| 1 | “jacksupMM” | $7,544 | |
| 2 | "Stoniepokes" | $4,450 | |
| 3 | "MattEMenz" | $3,196 | |
| 4 | "MyCousinVinny5" | $2,404 | |
| 5 | "Donk4Life" | $1,854 | |
| 6 | "tslate" | $1,381 |
NJ #12: $1,000 6-Max PLO High Roller Final Table Results
| PLACE | PLAYER | PRIZE | |
| 1 | "Believer111" | $19,500 | |
| 2 | "MyCousinVinny5" | $11,750 | |
| 3 | "jcSTEPH" | $7,500 | |
| 4 | "MattEMenz" | $5,000 | |
| 5 | "eddies" | $3,750 | |
| 6 | "IReadYrSoul" | $2,500 |
PA #11: $250 No-Limit Hold’em Final Table Results
| PLACE | PLAYER | PRIZE | |
| 1 | “ShipHappens” | $5,648 | |
| 2 | "CleggsOnGG" | $3,182 | |
| 3 | "CaptainLevi" | $2,253 | |
| 4 | "Snuffleupagus" | $1,737 | |
| 5 | "FamilyMan72" | $1,307 | |
| 6 | "NitWithTrix" | $972 |
PA #12: $1,000 6-Max PLO High Roller Final Table Results
| PLACE | PLAYER | PRIZE | |
| 1 | "moontime" | $12,853 | |
| 2 | "luckybluffer777" | $8,151 | |
| 3 | "Rikishi1" | $5,016 | |
| 4 | "Mr. Funplayer" | $3,135 | |
| 5 | "Sleight of Mind" | $2,194 |
BetMGM and the Arizona Cardinals recently debuted the first sportsbook at a National Football League (NFL) stadium. The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium is a two-story, 17,000-square-foot entertainment destination featuring state-of-the-art sports wagering amenities, concert-hosting facilities, a gourmet grille and bar, and a variety of screens to watch games.
“The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium is one of the most revolutionary additions an NFL stadium has seen in decades and unlike anything fans have encountered on gamedays,” said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. “BetMGM shares the Arizona Cardinals’ vision in pursuing new ways to break barriers and entertain fans.”
Located on The Great Lawn, the BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium will operate on both event and non-event days, offering guests a massive 265-square-foot video wall, 38 televisions, and indoor-and-outdoor dining options. All of this can be found steps away from trading windows and user-friendly betting kiosks conveniently placed throughout the space.
Throughout the year, the BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium also will serve as an outdoor music and comedy concert amphitheater, hosting events for audiences gathered on The Great Lawn.
Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said, “We are proud and thrilled to be the NFL’s first team to offer its fans this type of unprecedented amenity and innovative experience. The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium gives us a chance to engage current and potential fans on a year-round basis in a fun, entertaining, and responsible way.”
The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium complements the BetMGM mobile app that launched statewide in Arizona in 2021. As BetMGM continues to expand to new areas, responsible gaming education remains a key focus. BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers play responsibly.
BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium By the Numbers...
- Size: 17,000squarefeet
- TVs: 265-square-foot Video Wall and 38 TVs
- Betting Kiosks: More than 25
- Capacity: 500
BetMGM Poker New Jersey Online Championships Remaining Schedule
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | BUY-IN | |
| September 24 | 6:00 PM | NJ ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $25K GTD $250 NLH | $250 | |
| September 24 | 7:00 PM | NJ ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $50K GTD $1,000 PLO HIGH ROLLER 6-MAX | $1,000 | |
| September 24 | 8:00 PM | NJ ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $100 PHASE 1 NLH 8-MAX | $100 | |
| September 25 | 4:00 PM | NJ ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $100 PHASE 1 NLH 8-MAX | $100 | |
| September 25 | 5:30 PM | NJ ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $100 PHASE 1 NLH 8-MAX | $100 | |
| September 25 | 6:00 PM | NJ ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $250K GTD $1,000 NLH CHAMPIONSHIP 8-MAX | $1,000 | |
| September 25 | 7:00 PM | NJ ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $100K GTD PHASE 2 NLH 8-MAX | N/A |
BetMGM Poker Michigan Online Championships Remaining Schedule
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | BUY-IN | |
| September 24 | 6:00 PM | MI ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $20K GTD $250 NLH | $250 | |
| September 24 | 7:00 PM | MI ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $40K GTD $1,000 PLO HIGH ROLLER 6-MAX | $1,000 | |
| September 24 | 8:00 PM | MI ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $100 PHASE 1 NLH 8-MAX | $100 | |
| September 25 | 4:00 PM | MI ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $100 PHASE 1 NLH 8-MAX | $100 | |
| September 25 | 5:30 PM | MI ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $100 PHASE 1 NLH 8-MAX | $100 | |
| September 25 | 6:00 PM | MI ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $200K GTD $1,000 NLH CHAMPIONSHIP 8-MAX | $1,000 | |
| September 25 | 7:00 PM | MI ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $100K GTD PHASE 2 NLH 8-MAX | N/A |
BetMGM Poker Pennsylvania Online Championships Remaining Schedule
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | BUY-IN | |
| September 24 | 6:00 PM | PA ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $15K GTD $250 NLH | $250 | |
| September 24 | 7:00 PM | PA ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $25K GTD $1,000 PLO HIGH ROLLER 6-MAX | $1,000 | |
| September 24 | 8:00 PM | PA ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $100 PHASE 1 NLH 8-MAX | $100 | |
| September 25 | 4:00 PM | PA ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $100 PHASE 1 NLH 8-MAX | $100 | |
| September 25 | 5:30 PM | PA ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $100 PHASE 1 NLH 8-MAX | $100 | |
| September 25 | 6:00 PM | PA ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $150K GTD $1,000 NLH CHAMPIONSHIP 8-MAX | $1,000 | |
| September 25 | 7:00 PM | PA ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP $100K GTD PHASE 2 NLH 8-MAX | N/A |
Another day of east coast online poker action in the inaugural BetMGM Online Poker Championships wrapped up on Sept. 23 with the completion of Event #10: $250 in New Jersey, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
In the New Jersey offering, Jaime "mooseman1710" Reyes got through a field of 82 runners to win $4,614. Reyes defeated heads-up opponent "Core4," while others who made deep runs in the event include "draiman517" and "PocketSomun."
The Michigan event attracted 67 runners and saw "Nutty"Wolves" defeating "rickystackerz77" to take home the top prize of $5,162. Others who made it deep in the Michigan tournament include "Reconciler," "coNNB" and "marioparty."
"NateTheGrape," who earlier in the series won two events in a single day, made a deep run and fell in seventh for $882.
The Pennsylvania event was the only of the three to crack the guaranteed prize pool with $15,810 in prize money to surpass the guaranteed $15,000. "Sleevy98" got through the field of 68 entrants and defeated Edward "Hisoka" Leonard during heads-up play to take home $4,081, while Leonard pocketed $2,629.
Next up on the schedule for the BetMGM Online Poker Championships is Event #11: $250 and Event #12: $1,000 6-Max PLO High Roller, both of which will play out on Sept. 24.
NJ #10: $250 7-Max
| PLACE | PLAYER | MAIN PRIZE (IN USD) | |
| 1 | Jaime "mooseman1710" Reyes | $4,614 | |
| 2 | "Core4" | $3,113 | |
| 3 | "draiman517" | $2,209 | |
| 4 | "PocketSomun" | $1,558 | |
| 5 | "onoreally" | $1,181 | |
| 6 | "mia1223" | $855 | |
| 7 | "Dorgilina" | $796 |
MI #10: $250 7-Max
| PLACE | PLAYER | MAIN PRIZE (IN USD) | |
| 1 | "NuttyWolves" | $5,162 | |
| 2 | "rickystackerz77" | $3,326 | |
| 3 | "Reconciler" | $2,322 | |
| 4 | "coNNB" | $1,688 | |
| 5 | "marioparty" | $1,283 | |
| 6 | "squeeze.it.plzz" | $1,037 | |
| 7 | "NateTheGrape" | $882 |
PA #10: $250 7-Max
| PLACE | PLAYER | MAIN PRIZE (IN USD) | |
| 1 | "Sleevy98" | $4,081 | |
| 2 | Edward "Hisoka" Leonard | $2,629 | |
| 3 | "skippathesnippa" | $1,835 | |
| 4 | "GoinHardInThaPa" | $1,334 | |
| 5 | Justin "trudiva" Lett | $1,014 | |
| 6 | "gravytrain" | $819 | |
| 7 | "Until_Wilted" | $668 |
Earlier this month, BetMGM premiered its new commercial campaign today on a variety of social media platforms. “IT’S ON” features a star-studded cast of actors and athletes, all BetMGM ambassadors, within an episodic series. The campaign made its national television debut Thursday, Sept. 8 during Thursday Night Football.
In the initial spot, Jamie Foxx personifies the larger-than-life entertainment brand of BetMGM as he roams his Bellagio suite seeking sports betting tips from Kevin Garnett, Wayne Gretzky, Jalen Rose, Barry Sanders and BetMGM’s newest brand ambassador, Vanessa Hudgens. “IT’S ON” was created by 72andSunny New York and directed by Peter Berg, Executive Producer of Entourage and Ballers.
“Entertainment is at the core of BetMGM and we want this campaign to keep viewers on the edge of their seats in a way that’s unexpected from the sports betting and gaming industry,” said Raymond Doyle, VP of Brand, BetMGM.
New ads from “IT’S ON” will be released in the coming months, bringing viewers into the epic worlds of BetMGM’s all-star list of brand ambassadors. Fans will find Barry Sanders on a palatial Malibu estate playing pickleball; another spot takes viewers on the TV set with basketball star Jalen Rose and his barber; and the series also will give hockey fans the opportunity to watch NHL legend Wayne Gretzky join Connor McDavid’s on-ice practice session. Each spot raises the stakes between competitive friends tapping into the social nature of BetMGM, blending the experiences of sports betting and entertainment.
Peter Hughes, Creative Director from 72andSunny, said, “We really wanted to show what makes sports betting so entertaining, and we looked to prestige ensemble TV for inspiration. ‘IT’S ON’ is about tapping into your competitive side and being part of sports betting culture. It’s something you can talk about with friends and engage with in a more meaningful way.”
BetMGM’s “IT’S ON” campaign will appear across broadcast, OOH, digital and social channels. Additionally, the roster of talent will use their personal social channels to promote the films incorporating their unique voices into the sports betting conversation in real time. New spots will continue to be released throughout the year to coincide with season-openers and playoffs for the NBA and NHL, as well as NCAA tournaments.