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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