David Abramowicz wins Twin Cities Poker Open
Abramowicz outlasts Sjolund, Sandness to win 2010 Twin Cities Poker Open
David Abramowicz took down the 2010 Twin Cities Poker Open at Canterbury Park and $40,673, outlasting two of the top tournament players in Minnesota — Andy Sjolund and Mark Sandness.
Ironically, Abramowicz was down to his last two outs with two tables remaining, when he moved all in with 7-7 against the A-A of Sjolund. A 7 spiked in the window, however, giving Abramowicz new life. He used that momentum and massive stack to steamroll his way to victory.
Folks may recall Sandness won a Heartland Poker Tour event at Northern Lights Casino in 2007 for $53,199.
Final results – 122 entrants
| Player | Cash | |
| 1 | David Abramowicz | $ 40,673.00 |
| 2 | Andy Sjolund | $ 23,241.00 |
| 3 | Mark Sandness | $ 14,526.00 |
| 4 | Mark Dunbar | $ 11,621.00 |
| 5 | Mike Nichols | $ 8,715.00 |
| 6 | Trent Spurgeon | $ 6,391.00 |
| 7 | Matt Leshovsky | $ 4,648.00 |
| 8 | Robert Blaeser | $ 3,486.00 |
| 9 | Kye Longtin | $ 2,905.00 |
10:47 p.m. update: Down to four
Mike Nichols and Trent Spurgeon exited in fifth and sixth place, respectively, leaving four players to fight for the TCPO title. David Abramowicz is the current chip leader with just over 600K of the 1.8 million chips in play.
| 5 | Mike Nichols | $ 8,715.00 |
| 6 | Trent Spurgeon | $ 6,391.00 |
9:52 p.m. update: Four quick bustouts
Brad Cohen busted in 10th place to burst the money bubble, and within 15 minutes we saw three more bustouts — Kye Longtin, Robert Blaeser and Matt “Magic” Leshovsky.
Now down to six-handed for the TCPO championship.
| 7 | Matt Leshovsky | $ 4,648.00 |
| 8 | Robert Blaeser | $ 3,486.00 |
| 9 | Kye Longtin | $ 2,905.00 |
9:22 p.m. update: Down to the final table
David Abramowicz
With blinds at 6K/12K/1K, we have reached a final table of 10. Nine players will be paid. Here are the current chip counts:
| Seat | Player | Chips |
| 1 | David Abramowicz | 330K |
| 2 | Mike Nichols | 370K |
| 3 | Robert Blaeser | 41K |
| 4 | Matt Leshovsky | 63K |
| 5 | Andy Sjolund | 270K |
| 6 | Kye Longtin | 154K |
| 7 | Brad Cohen | 28K |
| 8 | Mark Sandness | 187K |
| 9 | Trent Spurgeon | 215K |
| 10 | Mark Dunbar | 175K |
8:01 p.m. update: 13 players left; $40,673 first-place prize
Here are the payouts as we approach the bubble:
1st – $40,673
2nd – $23,241
3rd – $14,526
4th – $11,621
5th – $8,715
6th – $6,391
7th – $4,648
8th – $3,486
9th – $2,905
Andy Sjolund
7:14 p.m. update: TCPO down to two tables
The Twin Cities Poker Open is down to two tables at Canterbury Park in Shakopee.
With 18 players remaining from a starting field of 122, Andy Sjolund is the current chip leader (will provide more accurate counts later). Mark Sandness, Mark Dunbar, Matt “Magic” Leshovsky and Todd Melander are all currently still alive.
Last year’s winner, Chris Moen, took home $61,000, outlasting 3-Putts, Naser Alkhatib and a field of 123.
Canterbury lowered the buy-in for this year’s TCPO from $1,500 to $1,000.
August 30th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
It was a great tourney, but I am still sick about the Flush over Flush beat I took from David. Didn’t sleep much last night thinking about it! Congrats to the winners. Look forward to seeing you guys at the next event.
Brad Cohen
August 31st, 2010 at 10:27 am
Damn, I thought one of those two brothers’s going to win this tournament. 2 or 3PUTTS who I have rooted for.
2PUTTS had like $90K in chips, 35 players left and I definitely thought he’s going to kill it. Maybe he had cards dead afterward.
Great run there 2PUTTS. You’d out last alot of people there that I know of.
You’d plaid like a pro!
BN