US Online Sunday Briefing: Coast to Coast Classic II Concludes
The 36-event Coast to Coast Classic II concluded on Sunday at WSOP.com in Nevada and New Jersey with four action-packed events.
Read on to learn how "Loco4coco" collected the top prize of the series.
Here's a full look at the Sunday results at partypoker NJ, BorgataPoker.com, PlayMGM, WSOP.com NJ, WSOP.com Nevada, 888poker NJ, the three 888poker clients in Delaware, and Global Poker.
WSOP.com $15,000 Kick-off
| Date | Aug. 12 |
| Buy-in | $50 |
| Guarantee | $15,000 |
| Entrants | 123 |
| Prize pool | $15,000 |
| ITM | 20 |
The $15,000 Kick-off was the first major event to get underway at WSOP.com in Nevada and New Jersey on Sunday. With 123 entrants, 134 rebuys and 58 add-ons, the tournament failed to meet its guarantee by $667. A total of 20 players cashed for a minimum of $240.
After more than 5 1/2 hours of play, Kathryn "azulciel" Stone Cappuccio shipped the event for a healthy return of $4,200.
Also at the final table were the former top-ranked player in New Jersey Yong "LuckySpewy1" Kwon (third - $1,395) and Ross "BlueTang" Gottlieb (fourth - $1,095).
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathryn "azulciel" Stone Cappuccio | $4,200 |
| 2 | Venetian555 | $2,430 |
| 3 | Yong "LuckySpewy1" Kwon | $1,395 |
| 4 | Ross "BlueTang" Gottlieb | $1,095 |
| 5 | tacoshark | $945 |
| 6 | stdandzooted | $795 |
| 7 | barknuts | $630 |
| 8 | obiewon | $420 |
| 9 | acernutsaakk | $315 |
WSOP.com $10,000 Weekly Sunday
| Date | Aug. 12 |
| Buy-in | $100 |
| Guarantee | $10,000 |
| Entrants | 99 |
| Prize pool | $12,831 |
| ITM | 15 |
After less than five hours of play, New Jersey's Anthony "Flawlessbink" Maio outlasted a field of 99 entrants and 42 rebuys to win the WSOP.com $10,000 Weekly Sunday for $3,657 where a total of 20 players cashed for a minimum of $282.
Several well-known Garden State grinders joined Maio at the final table including Jason "LuckDuck" Lawhun (third - $1,283), Isaac "Going2Ship" Fermin (fourth - $1,026), Ren "rencain" Cain (seventh - $629), and John "JSelz" Cosgrove Jr. (ninth - $346).
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony "Flawlessbink" Maio | $3,657 |
| 2 | MarlaSinger | $2,117 |
| 3 | Jason "LuckDuck" Lawhun | $1,283 |
| 4 | Isaac "Going2Ship" Fermin | $1,026 |
| 5 | haderade | $885 |
| 6 | 4632647 | $757 |
| 7 | Ren "rencain" Cain | $629 |
| 8 | knittingboy | $436 |
| 9 | John "JSelz" Cosgrove Jr. | $346 |
WSOP.com $12,000 Weekly Sunday Deepstack
| Date | Aug. 12 |
| Buy-in | $50 |
| Guarantee | $12,000 |
| Entrants | 177 |
| Prize pool | $21,067 |
| ITM | 30 |
The WSOP.com $12,000 Weekly Sunday Deepstack crushed its $12,000 guarantee with 177 entrants, 161 rebuys and 125 add-ons to generating a massive $21,067 prize pool.
A total of 30 players cashed for a minimum of $192.
After almost eight and a half hours of play, "TIME_SINK" shipped the event for $5,588.
Three well-known New Jersey grinders finished at the bottom half of the final table with James "BagelBud" Lillis banking $1,053 for sixth place, Kevin "SofcknsicKKK" Campbell taking home $506 for eighth place, and Edward "Eddiegood598" [Removed:363] collecting $358 for ninth place.
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIME_SINK | $5,688 |
| 2 | PugDaddy69 | $3,318 |
| 3 | louPriore | $1,896 |
| 4 | ImStackinU | $1,475 |
| 5 | Omni27 | $1,264 |
| 6 | James "BagelBud" Lillis | $1,053 |
| 7 | Dmoney1972 | $801 |
| 8 | Kevin "SofcknsicKKK" Campbell | $506 |
| 9 | Edward "Eddiegood598" [Removed:363] | $358 |
WSOP.com Coast 2 Coast II #33 - $250,000 NLH - Main Event
| Date | Aug. 12 |
| Buy-in | $500 |
| Guarantee | $250,000 |
| Entrants | 314 |
| Prize pool | $250,000 |
| ITM | 50 |
The WSOP.com Coast 2 Coast II #33 - $250,000 NLH - Main Event was the first Coast to Coast Classic II event to kick off on Sunday and easily boasted the biggest prize pool of the weekend at American-regulated online poker networks.
"Loco4coco" shipped the tournament to collect the huge top prize of $63,750. Joining "Loco4coco" on the podium were Ross "BlueTang" Gottlieb (second - $36,250) and Chad "flushoff11" Dubik (third $21,000).
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loco4coco | $63,750 |
| 2 | Ross "BlueTang" Gottlieb | $36,250 |
| 3 | Chad "flushoff11" Dubik | $21,500 |
| 4 | Feeltheflow | $16,500 |
| 5 | melonhead | $14,000 |
| 6 | jaymess825 | $11,500 |
| 7 | PhilLaak | $8,750 |
| 8 | TheJews | $5,750 |
| 9 | mag8500 | $4,000 |
WSOP.com Coast 2 Coast II #34 - $22,222 NLH - Sunday One Day
| Date | Aug. 12 |
| Buy-in | $11 |
| Guarantee | $22,222 |
| Entrants | 565 |
| Prize pool | $23,590 |
| ITM | 100 |
The WSOP.com Coast 2 Coast II #34 - $22,222 NLH - Sunday One Day provided great value. For just an $11 buy-in, 100 players cashed for at least $50.
Taking the biggest advantage of the low buy-in Coast to Coast event was "mony4monthn05" who shipped the tournament for $5,662. Thomas "baileykins" Mcfadden Jr. finished at the tail-end of the final table in eighth place for $495.
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | mony4nothn05 | $5,662 |
| 2 | vegaslife | $2,996 |
| 3 | sTrouble3 | $1,958 |
| 4 | ImStackinU | $1,486 |
| 5 | Gengles | $1,250 |
| 6 | Cinoptic | $1,014 |
| 7 | donsombra | $755 |
| 8 | Thomas "baileykins" Mcfadden Jr | $495 |
| 9 | Picklechipps | $330 |
WSOP.com Coast 2 Coast II #35 - $25,000 NLH - Classic Freezeout II
| Date | Aug. 12 |
| Buy-in | $200 |
| Guarantee | $20,000 |
| Entrants | 174 |
| Prize pool | $34,800 |
| ITM | 30 |
With 174 runners, the Coast 2 Coast II #35 - $25,000 NLH - Classic Freezeout II generated a $34,800 prize pool, crushing the posted $20,000 guarantee. A total of 30 players secured at least a min-cash worth $317.
"OregonTilt" took the most advantage of the massive prize pool after winning the event for $9,396. Also on the podium were "Gatorblood77" (second - $5,481) and "Gabooolgood" (third - $3,132).
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OregonTilt | $9,396 |
| 2 | Gatorblood77 | $5,481 |
| 3 | Gambooolgood | $3,132 |
| 4 | JChiles915 | $2,436 |
| 5 | ace boogie | $2,088 |
| 6 | WinSOPure44 | $1,740 |
| 7 | bedmonkey | $1,322 |
| 8 | PugDaddy69 | $835 |
| 9 | 90210BALLA | $592 |
WSOP.com Coast 2 Coast II #36 - $25,000 NLH - Closeout Deep$tack
| Date | Aug. 12 |
| Buy-in | $100 |
| Guarantee | $25,000 |
| Entrants | 243 |
| Prize pool | $33,120 |
| ITM | 40 |
The WSOP.com Coast 2 Coast II #36 - $25,000 NLH - Closeout Deep$tack wrapped up the 36-event Coast to Coast Classic II online poker festival.
Matthew "Mendey" Mendez was the last man standing in the final Coast to Coast event to collect $8,777. Also at the final table were Anthony "Adversity45" Pagan (fourth - $2,252) and Bob "SLHalper" Taylor (eighth - $795).
Meanwhile, Edward "Eddiegood598" [Removed:363] earned his second mention this report with a ninth-place performance worth $563.
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew "Mendey" Mendez | $8,777 |
| 2 | bedmonkey | $5,134 |
| 3 | Zevia | $2,931 |
| 4 | Anthony "Adversity45" Pagan | $2,252 |
| 5 | martillo1978 | $1,921 |
| 6 | royalize | $1,590 |
| 7 | Razor702 | $1,192 |
| 8 | Bob "SLHalper" Taylor | $795 |
| 9 | Edward "Eddiegood598" [Removed:363] | $563 |
BorgataPoker.com/partypoker/PlayMGM Sunday $35K GTD
| Date | Aug. 12 |
| Buy-in | $215 |
| Guarantee | $35,000 |
| Entrants | 144 |
| Prize pool | $35,000 |
| ITM | 18 |
The BorgataPoker.com/partypoker/PlayMGM Sunday $35K GTD provided massive value with $6,200 in overlay thanks to the 144 entrants (99 entries + 45 reentries) falling short of the 175 entrants needed to meet the $35,000 guarantee. A total of 18 players cashed for a minimum of $438.
After almost 7 1/2 hours of play, Vladimir "Donate_here" Alexandrov collected the $5,931 top prize after agreeing to a three-way deal with Ted "roystalin" Ely (second - $5,414), and Brian "pure_reason" Wood (third - $5,000).
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vladimir "Donate_here" Alexandrov | $5,931* |
| 2 | Ted "roystalin" Ely | $5,414* |
| 3 | Brian "pure_reason" Wood | $5,000* |
| 4 | cptondeck | $3,150 |
| 5 | Hanadog9 | $2,695 |
| 6 | numbnuts | $2,310 |
| 7 | UNCLEMIKE99 | $1,925 |
| 8 | grokker | $1,575 |
| 9 | Thebrunson | $1,225 |
*Denotes three-way deal at final table.
PokerStars NJ Sunday Special $35,000 Gtd
| Date | Aug. 12 |
| Buy-in | $200 |
| Guarantee | $35,000 |
| Entrants | 161 |
| Prize pool | $35,000 |
| ITM | 27 |
The PokerStars NJ Sunday Special $35,000 Gtd provided tremendous value with $5,054 in overlay after attracting 161 entrants (99 entries + 62 reentries). A total of 27 players took home at least a min-cash worth $350.
After nearly 6 1/2 hours of play, "davidabcdefg" won the tournament for $7,525.
Three former top-ranked players in New Jersey at PocketFives were at the final table with David "coles93" Coleman taking fourth place for $3,063, Andrew "BreweRonnie" Glauberg finishing in sixth place for $1,750, and Michael J3tBl@ckP0pe" Gagliano busting out in eighth place for $1,050.
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | davidabcdefg | $7,525 |
| 2 | happy53 | $5,425 |
| 3 | AllinScott8 | $4,113 |
| 4 | David "coles93" Coleman | $3,063 |
| 5 | captainondec | $2,100 |
| 6 | Andrew "BreweRonnie" Glauberg | $1,750 |
| 7 | BigAl07094 | $1,400 |
| 8 | Michael "J3tBl@ckP0pe" Gagliano | $1,050 |
| 9 | thatjuice | $700 |
PokerStars NJ Sunday High Roller $10,000 Gtd
| Date | Aug. 12 |
| Buy-in | $500 |
| Guarantee | $10,000 |
| Entrants | 21 |
| Prize pool | $10,000 |
| ITM | 3 |
After just more than 3 1/2 hours of play, Michael "J3tBl@ckP0pe" Gagliano shipped the PokerStars NJ Sunday High Roller $10,000 Gtd in back-to-back weeks. Last week his win was worth $8,084, while this week with the field size cut in half, the win was worth $5,000.
Meanwhile, Ted "TobogganM.D." Ely earned his second mention this report with a runner-up finish worth $3,000. The only other player to cash was "fkdtshtfkdts" (third - $2,000).
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael "J3tBl@ckP0pe" Gagliano | $5,000 |
| 2 | Ted "TobogganM.D." Ely | $3,000 |
| 3 | fkdtshtfkdts | $2,000 |
Global Poker Sunday Teaser SC$20,000 Guaranteed
| Date | Aug. 12 |
| Buy-in | SC$110 |
| Guarantee | SC$20,000 |
| Entrants | 195 |
| Prize pool | SC$20,000 |
| ITM | 36 |
The Global Poker Sunday Teaser SC$20,000 Guaranteed attracted 195 entrants with 36 players finishing in the money for at least SC$150.
"SerpaeTetra" from Illinois shipped the tournament for SC$4,080. Also on the podium were Minnesota's "AceFromSpace" taking second place for SC$3,000 and Pennsylvania's "RobKraven" finishing in third place for SC$2,260.
| Place | Player | State | Prize (SC$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SerpaeTetra | Illinois | $4,080 |
| 2 | AceFromSpace | Minnesota | $3,000 |
| 3 | RobKraven | Pennsylvania | $2,260 |
| 4 | Hardtokill | Pennsylvania | $1,700 |
| 5 | Joey Bugatti | Ohio | $1,160 |
| 6 | Chase2216 | Illinois | $900 |
| 7 | Jaymonster87 | Minnesota | $700 |
| 8 | Stickwork | Florida | $500 |
| 9 | PBDRUNKS | California | $390 |
Global Poker Sunday Scrimmage SC$50,000 Guaranteed
| Date | Aug. 12 |
| Buy-in | SC$218 |
| Guarantee | SC$50,000 |
| Entrants | 235 |
| Prize pool | SC$50,000 |
| ITM | 36 |
The Sunday Scrimmage SC$50,000 Guaranteed attracted 235 entrants with 36 players guaranteed a payday of at least SC$375.
After more than six hours of play, Georgia's "McHuber11" shipped the tournament for a massive five-figure prize of SC$10,200. Joining this player on the podium were Pennsylvania's "vla" (second - SC$7,500) and New Jersey's "jpowers213" (third - SC$5,650).
| Place | Player | State | Prize (SC$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McHuber11 | Georgia | $10,200 |
| 2 | vla | Pennsylvania | $7,500 |
| 3 | jpowers213 | New Jersey | $5,650 |
| 4 | ScottF_05 | California | $4,250 |
| 5 | stasiaDad | Florida | $2,900 |
| 6 | One Poor Bum | Arkansas | $2,250 |
| 7 | Ship Aces | Texas | $1,750 |
| 8 | dadxfour | New York | $1,250 |
| 9 | Dayynuhh | New York | $975 |
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