Justin Bonomo had a strong run on the poker tables this month, averaging practically $48K a day in winnings. As he continues to indicate off his expertise on the felt, Bonomo pocketed a little bit greater than $1.6 million in simply 5 tournaments within the interval between October 5 and October 28. That enabled him to retain his lead on the high of the charts.
Justin Bonomo on the poker desk throughout the 2018 World Collection of Poker. The winningest participant within the recreation added over $1 million to his financial institution in October. (Picture: AssoPoker)
In 2022, Bonomo has 11 cashes, together with three within the WSOP, together with seven remaining tables and three extra titles. Throughout his profession, he has gained over $58.8 million in reside tournaments and is first within the rating of the winningest poker gamers. Bryn Kenney follows carefully with $57.2 million, and Daniel Negreanu completes the rostrum with $49.5 million.
Bonomo crushed the tables in October, both taking down tournaments or making it to the ultimate desk. As the controversy over whether or not poker is a recreation of ability or luck continues, Bonomo is exhibiting that ability has so much to do with it.
Crushing the Felt
Bonomo’s largest October end was fourth place for $720K on the $300K Tremendous Excessive Curler Bowl, which Negreanu in the end gained. That win let DNegs break his two-year shedding streak, and likewise gave him a little bit satisfaction. Bonomo beat Negreanu in the identical occasion 4 years in the past. Final yr, he completed second, pocketing $1.89 million.
The following largest pot the Virginia native took this month was $229,500, which got here from a first-place end on the $25K WPT 5 Diamond World Poker Basic. In between, he cashed for $24K for ending third at a $10K WPT 5 Diamond excessive curler occasion and $75,792 for taking down one other $10K excessive curler event in the identical sequence.
As a result of he’s Bonomo, and simply to ensure everybody is aware of he’s a GOAT, he added one other $44,700 on October 19. That was on the WPT 5 Diamond $10,400 event, though he solely made it to 18th place.
Hanging with Dolly
Poker gamers who aren’t prepared for the cut-throat excessive rollers, or who simply wish to assist a very good trigger, have a few choices subsequent month. There are two charity poker tournaments arising, considered one of which options poker legend Doyle “Texas Dolly” Brunson.
The primary charity occasion, the Playing cards For Kindness Poker Match, will happen on-line on November 3. This marks the second occasion in as a few years for Riley’s Means Basis, a charity based by poker fanatic and WSOP participant Ian Sandler.
The digital occasion begins with a Zoom presentation, with the playing cards flying instantly afterward. The event will likely be held on Poker4Life, a platform that was particularly created to host charity poker tournaments.
The winner of the occasion will obtain a 2023 World Collection of Poker Predominant Occasion ticket price $10K. There are additionally trip getaways, golf packages, and dinner for six at Peter Luger’s Steakhouse in New York Metropolis. Tickets for 4 to a New York Giants NFL match are additionally out there.
The opposite massive charity occasion will happen the next day. The 2022 Preserve Reminiscence Alive Charity Poker Match is coming to Las Vegas, with Brunson, Negreanu, and Jack Binion internet hosting the occasion.
The buy-in is $575, and there are $200 advance rebuys out there previous to the occasion, which the Las Vegas Raiders are sponsoring. It can profit the Lou Ruvo Middle for Mind Well being at Cleveland Clinic in Las Vegas.
The winner of the event will pocket $10K. Different noncash prizes, comparable to jewellery or journeys, are additionally up for grabs.
