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WPT Online Borgata Poker Tournament Rolls Out on September 19

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WPT Online Borgata Poker Tournament Rolls Out on September 19

World Poker Tour and BetMGM announced on Tuesday that the WPT Online Borgata Poker Open tournament will start in September. The second-ever online US WPT Main Tour event starts on September 19 and will run through September 21. The event features a $1 million guaranteed prize pool. The buy-in for the event is set at $3,500. Considering the nature of the tournament, the final action will be live-streamed.

 

Besides a lot of entertainment for poker fans, the inaugural event will lead Partypoker’s online series in New Jersey. Furthermore, the event complements the collaboration between BetMGM and WPT. The duo has joined forces aiming at providing quality poker events, featuring huge prize pools for players.

 

To participate in the WPT Online Borgata Poker tournament on Borgata Poker, Partypoker NJ, or BetMGM Poker, players must be physically located within New Jersey. The WPT revealed that several weeks before that launch of the tournaments Partypoker US Network is expected to host satellites, starting at $5, as well as a freeroll tournament, giving players a chance to access the tournament.

 

BetMGM and WPT Continue to Build Their Successful Relationship

BetMGM’s VP of gaming, Matthew Sunderland said in a statement that the WPT is a great partner. He acknowledged that the company is excited to work with the Tour to bring another Main Tour event for New Jersey residents. Last but not least, Sunderland stressed that the previous events that the two organizations held have been a “huge success,” and now poker fans in New Jersey have a chance of getting a piece of a big $1 million prize pool.

 

“BetMGM has found a great partner in WPT and are excited to work together again to bring another online Main Tour event to New Jersey.”

 

Matthew Sunderland, VP of gaming, BetMGM

Angelica Hael, VP of global tour management for the WPT said that New Jersey keeps its position as a leader in regulated online poker. Additionally, she stressed that the WPT is thrilled to partner with BetMGM. Hael did not miss saying that the latest collaboration builds on three other successful events which were held in 2020. Now, according to her, this series help take the WPT-BetMGM partnership to new heights.

 

WPT’s CEO, Adam Pliska shared his excitement by saying that the WPT Online Borgata tournament marks the return of the Sexton Cup to New Jersey. Additionally, he deemed the partnership with BetMGM for online tournaments as a “strategic move.” Last but not least, Pliska said that WPT’s online tournaments are “bolstered by one of the longest and most prestigious casinos on the tour.“

Americas Cardroom to Sponsor Poker at Enjoy Punta del Este

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Americas Cardroom to Sponsor Poker at Enjoy Punta del Este

Popular poker site Americas Cardroom is heading to Uruguay to host a series of land-based events over the next two years.

 

More Live Poker Arrives to Uruguay’s Land-Based Casino

Americas Cardroom (ACR) has revealed a new initiative that will place poker players at the center of the action. The renowned online poker website is hosting a land-based tournament at Enjoy Punta del Este in Uruguay as part of an official sponsorship with the poker room at the casino resort.

 

Players will be able to win packages for a series of land-based events directly through ACR‘s online platform, with the partnership established for a period of at least two years. Enjoy Punta del Este is touted as the biggest Latin American casino, and it has some of the most luxurious casino and hospitality amenities to offer.

 

The property has 294 rooms, nine restaurants, bars and more. ACR will focus on arranging the poker action on the casino floor and offer international and regional players new opportunities to explore competitive cardroom outside the World Series of Poker (WSOP) format.

 

The packages that players can win on merit at ACR include airfare, hotel accommodations and spending money, making for a great choice for anyone looking to make a splash in their first land-based poker appearance in Uruguay. ACR already has experience with similar arrangements after sponsoring the Punta Cana Poker Classic for a decade.

 

A Long History of Hosting Poker Events

The company also hosted the Cage Live land-based poker tournament, which was held on weekends throughout the year. ACR has been actively trying to compete with the WSOP while still sending many of its players to the poker world’s crowning event in Las Vegas.

 

Similarly, ACR has made it possible for many players to join various Latin Series of Poker events. While Americas Cardroom is still sorting out the details for the land-based schedule, more information should be coming soon. For those looking to play at Enjoy Punta del Este, the opportunity will be there very soon. Recently, ACR introduced the Venom PKO III event, with a guaranteed prize pool of $5 million.

2021 WSOP Online ME Sees Fewer Entries

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2021 WSOP Online ME Sees Fewer Entries

Stoyan Madanzhiev, the 2020 WSOP Online Main Event winner, claims that this year, the WSOP Online ME has 30% fewer entries. Last year, the event brought the poker pro a hefty $3.9 million prize for first place.

 

Stoyan Madanzhiev: Winner of the 2020 WSOP Online ME

It was last year when professional poker player Stoyan Madanzhiev from Bulgaria won the WSOP Online Main Event. The $5,000 No Limit Hold’em tournament had a guaranteed prize pool of $25 million, but, considering the 5,802 entries, the total of the prize pool hit $27.5 million.

 

As the winner of the event, Madanzhiev took home a hefty $3,904,686 prize. Considering the COVID-19-related restrictions at the time, it was believed that Madanzhiev was the 2020 WSOP Main Event Champion. However, as it turns out, the WSOP decided to run a second Main Event last year. Naturally, Madanzhiev wasn’t particularly happy at that time.

 

The 2021 WSOP Online ME Has Fewer Participants

The second 2020 Main Event’s final table was played at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. In the end, it was America’s Joseph Hebert against Damian Salas from Argentina. Consequently, the event was won by Salas, who was named champion for the 2020 Main Event.

 

While what happened last year did not stop Madanzhiev from continuing his professional poker career, he sure was frustrated at that time. In sharing his opinion regarding this year’s WSOP Main Event on Twitter, Madanzhiev outlined that the WSOP Online Main Event this year has some 31% fewer entries when compared to last year.

 

He added that although the 2020 WSOP Online Main event was “never presented as the actual WSOP Main Event,” there were a few ignorant people. In a recent interview for CardsChat, the poker pro said that he believes that “people were misled last year and many paid their buy-in,” thinking that the WSOP Online Main Event was the WSOP Main Event and that the winner would be the 2020 champion. According to Madanzhiev, this year, more people are aware of that fact, which is one reason why the number of participants has decreased.

 

According to The Hendon Mob, Madanzhiev has participated in 22 tournaments so far. Besides the 2020 WSOP Online Main Event, he also took first place at the 25 Short Deck Hold’em – Ante Only Six Max tournament in 2019. Unlike the WSOP first place, the win only brought him a $3,508 prize. Last month, Madanzhiev participated in the WSOP $1,000 No Limit Hold’em – Double Stack Online event and ranked 5th. That win brought him a $200,986 prize.

Cubs place OF Michael Hermosillo on 10-day I.L., select OF Nick Martini from Triple-A Iowa

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Cubs place OF Michael Hermosillo on 10-day I.L., select OF Nick Martini from Triple-A Iowa

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today placed outfielder Michael Hermosillo on the 10-day injured list with a left forearm strain and selected outfielder Nick Martini from Triple-A Iowa.

 

Martini, 31, begins his third stint with the Cubs this season, having appeared in 12 games and going 1-for-12 with an RBI and two walks. The left-handed hitter has batted .267 (72-for-270) with nine doubles, three triples, a career-high 11 home runs and 40 RBI in 78 games with Iowa this year.

 

Martini has appeared in 99 career major league games with Oakland (2018-19), San Diego (2019) and the Cubs, hitting .261 (67-for-257) with 13 doubles, four triples, two home runs, 27 RBI and a .363 on-base percentage. He has appeared in 76 games in left field, three in right field and two in center field.

 

A native of Crystal Lake, Ill., Martini signed a minor league contract with the Cubs in January of this year after spending the 2020 campaign at the Phillies Alternate Training Site.

 

Hermosillo, 26, is hitting .194 (7-for-36) with two doubles, three home runs and seven RBI in 16 games for Chicago this season. In 43 games with Iowa, he has hit .306 (45-for-147) with 10 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, 29 RBI and a 1.038 OPS.

Colorado Rockies Transactions

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Colorado Rockies Transactions

The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have recalled infielder Colton Welker (#4) and right-hander Antonio Santos from Triple-A Albuquerque, and reinstated right-hander Jon Gray from the Injured List. Right-hander Chi Chi González was placed on the Injured List with a right oblique strain, right-hander Robert Stephenson was placed on the Paternity List and infielder Joshua Fuentes was optioned to Triple-A.

Bengals roster moves

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Bengals roster moves

The Bengals today signed QB Jake Browning to the practice squad and released P Drue Chrisman from the practice squad.

 

Browning (6-2, 209), a first-year player out of the University of Washington, originally was a college free agent signee of Minnesota in 2019. He spent the last two seasons (2019-20) on the Vikings’ practice squad, and was waived on Sept. 1 this year.

 

Chrisman, a rookie, was a college free agent signee of the Bengals in May.

Blue Bombers transactions

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Blue Bombers transactions

WINNIPEG, MB., – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster transactions:

 

Added to roster:

American defensive back Greg Ducre  (5-10, 180, January 22, 1992, Washington)

 

Ducre has been placed on the suspended list while he completes travel requirements.

Flames Sign Connor Mackey

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Flames Sign Connor Mackey

Calgary, AB – The Calgary Flames announce today that they have signed restricted free agent defenseman Connor Mackey to a two-year contract with a $912,500 AAV.

 

Mackey, a native of Tower Lakes, Illinois, was originally signed by the Flames on March 20, 2020 after spending his college hockey career with Minnesota State University (NCAA). The 24-year-old blue-liner made his NHL debut during the 2020-21 season for the Flames and finished the campaign skating in 6 games notching one goal, three points and 20 penalty minutes. Mackey also suited up in 27 games for the Stockton Heat (AHL) during the 2020-21 season recording three goals and 13 assists for 16 points and 33 penalty minutes. The left-shot defenseman was named as an AHL Canadian Division All-Star for the 2021 season and also made his Team USA debut at the 2021 World Championships capturing a bronze medal in Latvia.

 

CONNOR MACKEY – DEFENSE

BORN: Tower Lakes, IL          DATE: September 12, 1996

HEIGHT: 6’2″                          WEIGHT: 200 lbs.

SHOOTS: Left

ACQUIRED: Signed as a college free agent on March 20, 2020

TERM: Two-year

AAV: $912,500

Flames Sign Forward Brad Richardson

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Flames Sign Forward Brad Richardson

Calgary, AB – The Calgary Flames announce today that they have signed free agent forward Brad Richardson to a one-year contract with a $800,000 AAV.

 

Richardson, a native of Belleville, Ontario is an NHL veteran of 16 seasons totaling 107 goals and 139 assists for 246 points over 825 career games. Richardson has spent time with the Avalanche, Canucks, Coyotes and Predators over his career and also won the Stanley Cup in 2012 as a member of the Darryl Sutter lead Los Angeles Kings. Richardson was a fifth-round draft pick (163rd overall) in 2003 while a member of the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League.

 

BRAD RICHARDSON – CENTRE

BORN: Belleville, ONT           DATE: February 4, 1985

HEIGHT: 6’0″                         WEIGHT: 195 lbs.

SHOOTS: Left

DRAFTED: Colorado – 5th round (163rd overall) in the 2003 NHL Draft

TERM: One-year

AAV: $800,000

Flames Draft Pick Daniil Chechelev Signs AHL Contract With Stockton

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Flames Draft Pick Daniil Chechelev Signs AHL Contract With Stockton

Calgary, AB – The Calgary Flames announce today that their 2020 draft pick goaltender Daniil Chechelev has signed an AHL contract with the Stockton Heat for the 2021-22 season.

 

Chechelev, a native of Khabarovsk, Russia was drafted by the Flames in the fourth round (96th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft. The 20-year-old goaltender appeared in 21 games for HK Ryazan (VHL) in 2020-21 posting a .912 Sv% and a 2.58 GAA. Chechelev also played in 19 games for Russkie Vityazi Chekhov (MHL) last season where he sported a .924 Sv% and a 2.49 GAA. In four seasons of MHL play, Chechelev posted a record of 53-38-5.

 

DANIIL CHECHELEV – GOALTENDER

BORN: Khabarovsk, RUS       DATE: February 23, 2001

HEIGHT: 6’2″                         WEIGHT: 183 lbs.

CATCHES: Right

DRAFTED: 4th round (96th overall) in the 2020 NHL Draft

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