PokerAtlas Tour - #1 - NLH MADNESS KICKOFF (6 Flights) - Day 2

Event 1 Day 2: Benton Blakeman Wins ($42,460) – Thomas Symond Eliminated in Second ($29,860)

$500 NLHE Madness Kickoff
Day 2
$200,000 Guaranteed | Structure
Level 27: 75,000/125,000 with a 125,000 ante
Players Remaining: 1 of 526

Benton Blakeman

Thomas Symonds was all in for a little under 5 million from the small blind holding Ace of spadesJack of diamonds, and Benton Blakeman (pictured above) had him covered and dominated holding Ace of diamondsQueen of hearts on the button.

The final board read King of hearts9 of spades7 of spades4 of heartsKing of clubs, and Symonds was eliminated in second place for a payday worth $29,860. Blakeman won the tournament and scored the top prize of $42,460 along with the PokerAtlas Tour trophy.

Stay tuned for the winner’s photo and an exit interview with our new champion.