Big Stax 300 (Day 1A): Good Few Days On (And Off) The Felt

Level 5 (Blinds 200/400/50)
Total Day 1A Entries: 196

DJ MacKinnon (East Amherst, NY)

Being able to play in front of the cameras for many to watch is something that many professional tournament players aspire to do.  DJ MacKinnon (East Amherst, NY) got his opportunity last month, as Borgata ran two tournaments that would have live streamed final tables.  Events 1 and 10 of the Borgata Poker Open were the designated tournaments to have the production, with MacKinnon final tabling the latter (Event 10 - $350 No Limit Hold'em Re-Entry).  While DJ's time in the limelight would be short lived (finishing in 9th place - $14,562), that wasn't the highlight of his week.

MacKinnon would enter a NFL lineup in one of the daily fantasy football sites, hoping to grab a piece of the $1,000,000 guarantee that was offered for the tournament.  He would go into Monday night in second place, and needed to hold while other opponents had players active in the Eagles v. Colts game.  DJ tried not to watch the game as he played in the $3,300 NLH Championship event, but managed to catch the final quarter once chips were bagged.  He would end up holding in that second position, earning himself an extra $40,000 towards his bankroll.