Benjamin Scrogins Poker Tournament Updates

Benjamin Scrogins In The House

Aug 22, '24

Benjamin Scrogins has $557,295 in career tournament earnings, with several big wins coming right here at bestbet Jacksonville.

The Jax local took down the 2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville $2,500 buy-in main event for a career-best $158,915. He also won a $1,700 mystery bounty during the 2023 World Poker Tour series here, and the $400 buy-in kickoff of this stop.

Now, Scrogins has taken a seat for day 1A of this tournament.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Ben Scrogins Joins The Field on Day 1B

Aug 23, '24

Benjamin Scrogins won the 2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville $2,500 buy-in main event for a career-best $158,915. That is just one of several titles at this venue for Scrogins, who also took down a $1,700 mystery bounty during the 2023 World Poker Tour series and the $400 buy-in kickoff of this stop, which drew 858 entries.

Scrogins recently took a seat here on day 1B and will be looking to add to his $557,295
in career earnings.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Flopped Flush for Ben Scrogins

Aug 24, '24

A four-way limped pot brought a flop of 942.

Ben Scrogins bet 1,000 from the small blind and the only caller was Nabil Hirezi on the button.

The turn was the A and both checked.

The river was the 3, Scrogins bet 6,000, and Hirezi called.

Scrogins tabled J3 for a jack-high flush, besting Hirezi’s holdings to win the pot.

Ben Scrogins – 34,000
Nabil Hirezi – 33,000

Player Tags: Nabil Hirezi,   Benjamin Scrogins

Benjamin Scrogins In The House

Aug 22, '24

Benjamin Scrogins has $557,295 in career tournament earnings, with several big wins coming right here at bestbet Jacksonville.

The Jax local took down the 2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville $2,500 buy-in main event for a career-best $158,915. He also won a $1,700 mystery bounty during the 2023 World Poker Tour series here, and the $400 buy-in kickoff of this stop.

Now, Scrogins has taken a seat for day 1A of this tournament.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Ben Scrogins Joins The Field on Day 1B

Aug 23, '24

Benjamin Scrogins won the 2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville $2,500 buy-in main event for a career-best $158,915. That is just one of several titles at this venue for Scrogins, who also took down a $1,700 mystery bounty during the 2023 World Poker Tour series and the $400 buy-in kickoff of this stop, which drew 858 entries.

Scrogins recently took a seat here on day 1B and will be looking to add to his $557,295
in career earnings.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Flopped Flush for Ben Scrogins

Aug 24, '24

A four-way limped pot brought a flop of 942.

Ben Scrogins bet 1,000 from the small blind and the only caller was Nabil Hirezi on the button.

The turn was the A and both checked.

The river was the 3, Scrogins bet 6,000, and Hirezi called.

Scrogins tabled J3 for a jack-high flush, besting Hirezi’s holdings to win the pot.

Ben Scrogins – 34,000
Nabil Hirezi – 33,000

Player Tags: Nabil Hirezi,   Benjamin Scrogins

Benjamin Scrogins In The House

Aug 22, '24

Benjamin Scrogins has $557,295 in career tournament earnings, with several big wins coming right here at bestbet Jacksonville.

The Jax local took down the 2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville $2,500 buy-in main event for a career-best $158,915. He also won a $1,700 mystery bounty during the 2023 World Poker Tour series here, and the $400 buy-in kickoff of this stop.

Now, Scrogins has taken a seat for day 1A of this tournament.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Ben Scrogins Joins The Field on Day 1B

Aug 23, '24

Benjamin Scrogins won the 2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville $2,500 buy-in main event for a career-best $158,915. That is just one of several titles at this venue for Scrogins, who also took down a $1,700 mystery bounty during the 2023 World Poker Tour series and the $400 buy-in kickoff of this stop, which drew 858 entries.

Scrogins recently took a seat here on day 1B and will be looking to add to his $557,295
in career earnings.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Flopped Flush for Ben Scrogins

Aug 24, '24

A four-way limped pot brought a flop of 942.

Ben Scrogins bet 1,000 from the small blind and the only caller was Nabil Hirezi on the button.

The turn was the A and both checked.

The river was the 3, Scrogins bet 6,000, and Hirezi called.

Scrogins tabled J3 for a jack-high flush, besting Hirezi’s holdings to win the pot.

Ben Scrogins – 34,000
Nabil Hirezi – 33,000

Player Tags: Nabil Hirezi,   Benjamin Scrogins

Ben Scrogins Eliminated By Mary Darnell

Aug 17, '23

Ben Scrogins raised all in for 5,500 from the small blind and Mary Darnell called in the big blind.

Scrogins: K3
Darnell: 76

The board came down A105c65, giving Darnell sixes and fives to eliminate Scrogins.

Mary Darnell – 208,000
Ben Scrogins – Eliminated

Player Tags: Mary Darnell,   Benjamin Scrogins

Nick Raio Doubles Through Ben Scrogins

Aug 17, '23

Nick Raio raised all in for 27,000 from the button, and Ben Scrogins called in the big blind with A9, leading Raio’s Q10.

The board ran out Q105QJ, giving Raio queens full of tens to double up.

Nick Raio – 58,000
Ben Scrogins – 5,500

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins,   Nick Raio

Scrogins Makes The Straight

Aug 17, '23

Ben Scrogins raised to 3,000 from the cutoff and the player on the button called. The big blind raised to 7,500 and both Scrogins and the button came along.

The flop came down AQJ and the big blind checked. Scrogins bet 7,500 and received two calls.

The turn was the 5 and it checked through. The 10 completed the board and the big blind checked again. Scrogins bet 11,000. The button called and the big blind folded.

Scrogins showed KJ and the button flashed an ace before mucking.

Scrogins chipped up to 124,000 after the hand.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Wild Ride For Tyler Chen

Aug 17, '23

We arrived at the table to find Enrico DiFranco making an all-in move. Tyler Chen, who had raised to 5,200 from the button with AA and received a few callers, quickly slid in the rest of his stack, which was over 70,000 in total. DiFranco held A7. The board ran out J74JK and Chen doubled up to over 140,000.

DiFranco, who was among the chip leaders, slid to 81,000.

Shortly after that, Chen got involved in another all-in confrontation. this time his pocket jacks had run into the pocket kings of 2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville champion Ben Scrogins. The kings held up and Scrogins doubled to 55,000.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins,   Enrico DiFranco

2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville Main Event Champion Ben Scrogins Joins The Field

Aug 17, '23

2021 Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville main event champion Ben Scrogins has taken a seat here on day 1A of the 2023 $1,700 mystery bounty main event.

The local player topped a 339-entry field in that $2,500 buy-in event to earn $158,915.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Two Previous CPPT bestbet Jacksonville Champions Lead After Day 1B

Aug 18, '23

Two of the three starting flights are now in the books for the 2023 Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville $300,000 guaranteed $1,700 buy-in no-limit hold’em mystery bounty main event. Day 1B attracted 106 entries. By the end of the night, just 14 players remained, each having made the money and day 2.

Two prior CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event winners ended day 1B atop the leaderboard. The top spot belongs to 2021 champion Ben Scrogins. The Jacksonville native (pictured above) bagged up 509,000. He surged up the chip counts late, edging into the top spot just in time for the final elimination of day 1B. That hand saw David Gallimore’s A-Q get outrun by the A-3 suited of Joey Burns. Both players flopped trip aces after the chips went in preflop, but Burns turned a three to make a winning full house and held from there to knock out Gallimore and bring play to an end for the day.

Scrogins secured his largest live tournament score yet just over two years ago, topping a field of 339 entries in a $2,500 buy-in tournament to earn $158,915. He’ll be looking to add another big score with a deep run in this event.

2017 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event winner Jared Reinstein sits just a couple of big blinds behind Scrogins with 502,000. Reinstein put together three consecutive top-ten finishes in the CPPT main event from 2016-2018, including his win in 2017 that saw him best a field of 378 entries in a $1,100 buy-in event to earn $75,714.

Reinstein scored a double knockout later in the day with pocket jacks holding against A-K and A-4 suited, then won several big hands down the stretch to add to his pile of chips.

Justin Swilling (417,000) and Jack Boswell (224,000) were the only other players from day 1B to end with more than 200,000.

Among those who bagged up chips were Spring St. Augustine Championship winner Thad McNulty (170,000), 2014 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event third-place finisher Brian Washington (169,000) and 2013 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event seventh-place finisher Eddy Mroczkowski (152,000).

Plenty of notables hit the rail during day 1B action, including 2013 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville champion Harvey Vandeven, 2016 Heartland Poker Tour Florida main event winner Jermaine Gerlin, and accomplished tournament player Jeremy Joseph, who came into this even with more than $2.5 million in recorded cashes to his name.

There is one final starting flight remaining for players looking to get in on the action in this $300,000 guaranteed event. Flight 1C begins at noon on Aug. 18 and 19. There will be unlimited re-entries available during the registration period, with late registration and re-entry available through the start of level 10.

A total of 163 entries were made through the first two flights, with eight players moving on from day 1A and 14 from day 1B. Those 22 players will join the day 1C survivors on day 2. All those that move on will be in the money with the mystery bounties in play. Bounties will range from $500 to $50,000.

Here is a look at the chip counts for the 14 players moving on from day 1B:

1. Ben Scrogins – 509,000
2. Jared Reinstein – 502,000
3. Justin Swilling – 417,000
4. Jack Boswell – 224,000
5. Alex Ziskin – 193,000
6. Joey Burns – 178,000
7. Alan Franco – 171,000
8. Thad McNulty – 170,000
9. Brian Washington – 169,000
10. Eddy Mrcozkowski – 152,000
11. Dale Young – 136,000
12. Herb Gartner – 132,000
13. Daniel Anderson – 114,000
14. Horace Thomas – 104,000

Player Tags: Jared Reinstein,   Benjamin Scrogins

Mark McGarity Eliminated By Ben Scrogins

Aug 18, '23

Ben Scrogins raised to 6,000 from under the gun and Jeremy Joseph called out of the cutoff. Mark McGarity three-bt the 24,000 from the big blind. Scrogins and Jospeh both called.

The flop came down JJ3 and McGarity moved all-in for 65,000. Scrogins called and Joseph got out of the way.

McGarity: AQ
Scrogins: AQ

The turn was the 9 to maintain the status quo, but the 5 brought in Scrogins’ flush to earn him the pot and the knockout. McGarity hit the rail while Scrogins chipped up to 315,000.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville Champion Ben Scrogins Takes A Seat

Aug 18, '23

2021 Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville main event champion Ben Scrogins has joined the fray here on day 1B. The Jacksonville native topped a 339-entry field in that $2,500 buy-in event to earn $158,915. He’ll be looking for another deep run this year.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Ben Scrogins Eliminated in 23rd Place ($2,724)

Aug 20, '23

Toby Boas raised to 30,000 from middle position, 2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event winner Ben Scrogins reraised all in for 112,000 in the small blind, and Boas called with AK, leading Scrogins’ A10.

The board came 9753Q, no help to Scrogins, locking up the pot for Boas who won his second bounty (he has yet to cash them in).

Toby Boas – 590,000
Ben Scrogins – Eliminated in 23rd Place ($2,724)

Player Tags: Toby Boas,   Benjamin Scrogins

Ben Scrogins Doubles Through Alex Ziskin

Aug 20, '23

Alex Ziskin raised to 25,000 from the button, Ben Scrogins reraised all in for 47,000 in the big blind, and Ziskin called with Q2, trailing Scrogins’ Q7.

The board ran out K54J9, giving Scrogins a flush to double up.

Ben Scrogins – 112,000
Alex Ziskin – 51,000

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Ben Scrogins Eliminated By Mary Darnell

Aug 17, '23

Ben Scrogins raised all in for 5,500 from the small blind and Mary Darnell called in the big blind.

Scrogins: K3
Darnell: 76

The board came down A105c65, giving Darnell sixes and fives to eliminate Scrogins.

Mary Darnell – 208,000
Ben Scrogins – Eliminated

Player Tags: Mary Darnell,   Benjamin Scrogins

Nick Raio Doubles Through Ben Scrogins

Aug 17, '23

Nick Raio raised all in for 27,000 from the button, and Ben Scrogins called in the big blind with A9, leading Raio’s Q10.

The board ran out Q105QJ, giving Raio queens full of tens to double up.

Nick Raio – 58,000
Ben Scrogins – 5,500

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins,   Nick Raio

Scrogins Makes The Straight

Aug 17, '23

Ben Scrogins raised to 3,000 from the cutoff and the player on the button called. The big blind raised to 7,500 and both Scrogins and the button came along.

The flop came down AQJ and the big blind checked. Scrogins bet 7,500 and received two calls.

The turn was the 5 and it checked through. The 10 completed the board and the big blind checked again. Scrogins bet 11,000. The button called and the big blind folded.

Scrogins showed KJ and the button flashed an ace before mucking.

Scrogins chipped up to 124,000 after the hand.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Wild Ride For Tyler Chen

Aug 17, '23

We arrived at the table to find Enrico DiFranco making an all-in move. Tyler Chen, who had raised to 5,200 from the button with AA and received a few callers, quickly slid in the rest of his stack, which was over 70,000 in total. DiFranco held A7. The board ran out J74JK and Chen doubled up to over 140,000.

DiFranco, who was among the chip leaders, slid to 81,000.

Shortly after that, Chen got involved in another all-in confrontation. this time his pocket jacks had run into the pocket kings of 2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville champion Ben Scrogins. The kings held up and Scrogins doubled to 55,000.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins,   Enrico DiFranco

2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville Main Event Champion Ben Scrogins Joins The Field

Aug 17, '23

2021 Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville main event champion Ben Scrogins has taken a seat here on day 1A of the 2023 $1,700 mystery bounty main event.

The local player topped a 339-entry field in that $2,500 buy-in event to earn $158,915.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Two Previous CPPT bestbet Jacksonville Champions Lead After Day 1B

Aug 18, '23

Two of the three starting flights are now in the books for the 2023 Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville $300,000 guaranteed $1,700 buy-in no-limit hold’em mystery bounty main event. Day 1B attracted 106 entries. By the end of the night, just 14 players remained, each having made the money and day 2.

Two prior CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event winners ended day 1B atop the leaderboard. The top spot belongs to 2021 champion Ben Scrogins. The Jacksonville native (pictured above) bagged up 509,000. He surged up the chip counts late, edging into the top spot just in time for the final elimination of day 1B. That hand saw David Gallimore’s A-Q get outrun by the A-3 suited of Joey Burns. Both players flopped trip aces after the chips went in preflop, but Burns turned a three to make a winning full house and held from there to knock out Gallimore and bring play to an end for the day.

Scrogins secured his largest live tournament score yet just over two years ago, topping a field of 339 entries in a $2,500 buy-in tournament to earn $158,915. He’ll be looking to add another big score with a deep run in this event.

2017 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event winner Jared Reinstein sits just a couple of big blinds behind Scrogins with 502,000. Reinstein put together three consecutive top-ten finishes in the CPPT main event from 2016-2018, including his win in 2017 that saw him best a field of 378 entries in a $1,100 buy-in event to earn $75,714.

Reinstein scored a double knockout later in the day with pocket jacks holding against A-K and A-4 suited, then won several big hands down the stretch to add to his pile of chips.

Justin Swilling (417,000) and Jack Boswell (224,000) were the only other players from day 1B to end with more than 200,000.

Among those who bagged up chips were Spring St. Augustine Championship winner Thad McNulty (170,000), 2014 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event third-place finisher Brian Washington (169,000) and 2013 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event seventh-place finisher Eddy Mroczkowski (152,000).

Plenty of notables hit the rail during day 1B action, including 2013 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville champion Harvey Vandeven, 2016 Heartland Poker Tour Florida main event winner Jermaine Gerlin, and accomplished tournament player Jeremy Joseph, who came into this even with more than $2.5 million in recorded cashes to his name.

There is one final starting flight remaining for players looking to get in on the action in this $300,000 guaranteed event. Flight 1C begins at noon on Aug. 18 and 19. There will be unlimited re-entries available during the registration period, with late registration and re-entry available through the start of level 10.

A total of 163 entries were made through the first two flights, with eight players moving on from day 1A and 14 from day 1B. Those 22 players will join the day 1C survivors on day 2. All those that move on will be in the money with the mystery bounties in play. Bounties will range from $500 to $50,000.

Here is a look at the chip counts for the 14 players moving on from day 1B:

1. Ben Scrogins – 509,000
2. Jared Reinstein – 502,000
3. Justin Swilling – 417,000
4. Jack Boswell – 224,000
5. Alex Ziskin – 193,000
6. Joey Burns – 178,000
7. Alan Franco – 171,000
8. Thad McNulty – 170,000
9. Brian Washington – 169,000
10. Eddy Mrcozkowski – 152,000
11. Dale Young – 136,000
12. Herb Gartner – 132,000
13. Daniel Anderson – 114,000
14. Horace Thomas – 104,000

Player Tags: Jared Reinstein,   Benjamin Scrogins

Mark McGarity Eliminated By Ben Scrogins

Aug 18, '23

Ben Scrogins raised to 6,000 from under the gun and Jeremy Joseph called out of the cutoff. Mark McGarity three-bt the 24,000 from the big blind. Scrogins and Jospeh both called.

The flop came down JJ3 and McGarity moved all-in for 65,000. Scrogins called and Joseph got out of the way.

McGarity: AQ
Scrogins: AQ

The turn was the 9 to maintain the status quo, but the 5 brought in Scrogins’ flush to earn him the pot and the knockout. McGarity hit the rail while Scrogins chipped up to 315,000.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville Champion Ben Scrogins Takes A Seat

Aug 18, '23

2021 Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville main event champion Ben Scrogins has joined the fray here on day 1B. The Jacksonville native topped a 339-entry field in that $2,500 buy-in event to earn $158,915. He’ll be looking for another deep run this year.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Ben Scrogins Eliminated in 23rd Place ($2,724)

Aug 20, '23

Toby Boas raised to 30,000 from middle position, 2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event winner Ben Scrogins reraised all in for 112,000 in the small blind, and Boas called with AK, leading Scrogins’ A10.

The board came 9753Q, no help to Scrogins, locking up the pot for Boas who won his second bounty (he has yet to cash them in).

Toby Boas – 590,000
Ben Scrogins – Eliminated in 23rd Place ($2,724)

Player Tags: Toby Boas,   Benjamin Scrogins

Ben Scrogins Doubles Through Alex Ziskin

Aug 20, '23

Alex Ziskin raised to 25,000 from the button, Ben Scrogins reraised all in for 47,000 in the big blind, and Ziskin called with Q2, trailing Scrogins’ Q7.

The board ran out K54J9, giving Scrogins a flush to double up.

Ben Scrogins – 112,000
Alex Ziskin – 51,000

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Ben Scrogins Eliminated By Mary Darnell

Aug 17, '23

Ben Scrogins raised all in for 5,500 from the small blind and Mary Darnell called in the big blind.

Scrogins: K3
Darnell: 76

The board came down A105c65, giving Darnell sixes and fives to eliminate Scrogins.

Mary Darnell – 208,000
Ben Scrogins – Eliminated

Player Tags: Mary Darnell,   Benjamin Scrogins

Nick Raio Doubles Through Ben Scrogins

Aug 17, '23

Nick Raio raised all in for 27,000 from the button, and Ben Scrogins called in the big blind with A9, leading Raio’s Q10.

The board ran out Q105QJ, giving Raio queens full of tens to double up.

Nick Raio – 58,000
Ben Scrogins – 5,500

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins,   Nick Raio

Scrogins Makes The Straight

Aug 17, '23

Ben Scrogins raised to 3,000 from the cutoff and the player on the button called. The big blind raised to 7,500 and both Scrogins and the button came along.

The flop came down AQJ and the big blind checked. Scrogins bet 7,500 and received two calls.

The turn was the 5 and it checked through. The 10 completed the board and the big blind checked again. Scrogins bet 11,000. The button called and the big blind folded.

Scrogins showed KJ and the button flashed an ace before mucking.

Scrogins chipped up to 124,000 after the hand.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Wild Ride For Tyler Chen

Aug 17, '23

We arrived at the table to find Enrico DiFranco making an all-in move. Tyler Chen, who had raised to 5,200 from the button with AA and received a few callers, quickly slid in the rest of his stack, which was over 70,000 in total. DiFranco held A7. The board ran out J74JK and Chen doubled up to over 140,000.

DiFranco, who was among the chip leaders, slid to 81,000.

Shortly after that, Chen got involved in another all-in confrontation. this time his pocket jacks had run into the pocket kings of 2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville champion Ben Scrogins. The kings held up and Scrogins doubled to 55,000.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins,   Enrico DiFranco

2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville Main Event Champion Ben Scrogins Joins The Field

Aug 17, '23

2021 Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville main event champion Ben Scrogins has taken a seat here on day 1A of the 2023 $1,700 mystery bounty main event.

The local player topped a 339-entry field in that $2,500 buy-in event to earn $158,915.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Two Previous CPPT bestbet Jacksonville Champions Lead After Day 1B

Aug 18, '23

Two of the three starting flights are now in the books for the 2023 Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville $300,000 guaranteed $1,700 buy-in no-limit hold’em mystery bounty main event. Day 1B attracted 106 entries. By the end of the night, just 14 players remained, each having made the money and day 2.

Two prior CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event winners ended day 1B atop the leaderboard. The top spot belongs to 2021 champion Ben Scrogins. The Jacksonville native (pictured above) bagged up 509,000. He surged up the chip counts late, edging into the top spot just in time for the final elimination of day 1B. That hand saw David Gallimore’s A-Q get outrun by the A-3 suited of Joey Burns. Both players flopped trip aces after the chips went in preflop, but Burns turned a three to make a winning full house and held from there to knock out Gallimore and bring play to an end for the day.

Scrogins secured his largest live tournament score yet just over two years ago, topping a field of 339 entries in a $2,500 buy-in tournament to earn $158,915. He’ll be looking to add another big score with a deep run in this event.

2017 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event winner Jared Reinstein sits just a couple of big blinds behind Scrogins with 502,000. Reinstein put together three consecutive top-ten finishes in the CPPT main event from 2016-2018, including his win in 2017 that saw him best a field of 378 entries in a $1,100 buy-in event to earn $75,714.

Reinstein scored a double knockout later in the day with pocket jacks holding against A-K and A-4 suited, then won several big hands down the stretch to add to his pile of chips.

Justin Swilling (417,000) and Jack Boswell (224,000) were the only other players from day 1B to end with more than 200,000.

Among those who bagged up chips were Spring St. Augustine Championship winner Thad McNulty (170,000), 2014 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event third-place finisher Brian Washington (169,000) and 2013 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event seventh-place finisher Eddy Mroczkowski (152,000).

Plenty of notables hit the rail during day 1B action, including 2013 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville champion Harvey Vandeven, 2016 Heartland Poker Tour Florida main event winner Jermaine Gerlin, and accomplished tournament player Jeremy Joseph, who came into this even with more than $2.5 million in recorded cashes to his name.

There is one final starting flight remaining for players looking to get in on the action in this $300,000 guaranteed event. Flight 1C begins at noon on Aug. 18 and 19. There will be unlimited re-entries available during the registration period, with late registration and re-entry available through the start of level 10.

A total of 163 entries were made through the first two flights, with eight players moving on from day 1A and 14 from day 1B. Those 22 players will join the day 1C survivors on day 2. All those that move on will be in the money with the mystery bounties in play. Bounties will range from $500 to $50,000.

Here is a look at the chip counts for the 14 players moving on from day 1B:

1. Ben Scrogins – 509,000
2. Jared Reinstein – 502,000
3. Justin Swilling – 417,000
4. Jack Boswell – 224,000
5. Alex Ziskin – 193,000
6. Joey Burns – 178,000
7. Alan Franco – 171,000
8. Thad McNulty – 170,000
9. Brian Washington – 169,000
10. Eddy Mrcozkowski – 152,000
11. Dale Young – 136,000
12. Herb Gartner – 132,000
13. Daniel Anderson – 114,000
14. Horace Thomas – 104,000

Player Tags: Jared Reinstein,   Benjamin Scrogins

Mark McGarity Eliminated By Ben Scrogins

Aug 18, '23

Ben Scrogins raised to 6,000 from under the gun and Jeremy Joseph called out of the cutoff. Mark McGarity three-bt the 24,000 from the big blind. Scrogins and Jospeh both called.

The flop came down JJ3 and McGarity moved all-in for 65,000. Scrogins called and Joseph got out of the way.

McGarity: AQ
Scrogins: AQ

The turn was the 9 to maintain the status quo, but the 5 brought in Scrogins’ flush to earn him the pot and the knockout. McGarity hit the rail while Scrogins chipped up to 315,000.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville Champion Ben Scrogins Takes A Seat

Aug 18, '23

2021 Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville main event champion Ben Scrogins has joined the fray here on day 1B. The Jacksonville native topped a 339-entry field in that $2,500 buy-in event to earn $158,915. He’ll be looking for another deep run this year.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Ben Scrogins Eliminated in 23rd Place ($2,724)

Aug 20, '23

Toby Boas raised to 30,000 from middle position, 2021 CPPT bestbet Jacksonville main event winner Ben Scrogins reraised all in for 112,000 in the small blind, and Boas called with AK, leading Scrogins’ A10.

The board came 9753Q, no help to Scrogins, locking up the pot for Boas who won his second bounty (he has yet to cash them in).

Toby Boas – 590,000
Ben Scrogins – Eliminated in 23rd Place ($2,724)

Player Tags: Toby Boas,   Benjamin Scrogins

Ben Scrogins Doubles Through Alex Ziskin

Aug 20, '23

Alex Ziskin raised to 25,000 from the button, Ben Scrogins reraised all in for 47,000 in the big blind, and Ziskin called with Q2, trailing Scrogins’ Q7.

The board ran out K54J9, giving Scrogins a flush to double up.

Ben Scrogins – 112,000
Alex Ziskin – 51,000

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Ben Scrogins' Title Defense Begins

Nov 11, '22

In 2021, Ben Scroggins topped a field of 339 entries in the $2,500 buy-in Card Player Poker Toru bestbet Jacksonville main event, earning $158,915 for the win.

Scrogins is back to defend his title, having taken his seat just before the start of level 4.

The reigning champ is at a tough table that includes the likes off David Tuthill, Kelley Slay, Toby Boas, and Dustin Holladay, who finished third when Scrogins won last year.

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Donald Sooga Triples Up

Nov 12, '22

We arrived to find Donald Sooga all-in for around 36,000, with defending champion of this event Ben Scrogins all-in on the side and covered by Hunter Cichy.

Sooga: 1010
Cichy: KQ
Scrogins: AQ

The J55JJ runout put jacks full of fives on the board. Sooga played jacks full of tens to win the main pot and triple up, while Cichy and Scrogins chopped a small side pot.

Scrogins was left with just a few big blinds, while Cichy had 12,000.

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Defending Champion Ben Scrogins Hanging In

Nov 12, '22

With a board of K65A3, Hunter Cichy made a bet of 3,000.

Defending CPPT bestbet Jacksonville champion Ben Scrogins made the call with 88. Cichy rolled over Q9 for a bluff and Scrogins took down the pot to chip up to 36,000.

Cichy now sits with just a bit over starting stack.

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Defending Champion Ben Scrogins Is In the House

Nov 12, '22

Ben Scroggins overcame a field of 339 entries in the $2,500 buy-in Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville main event, earning $158,915 for the win.

Scrogins is back to defend his title, having taken his seat just before the start of level 4 here on day 1B. He played day 1A yesterday, but was not able to find a bag.

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Ben Scrogins' Title Defense Begins

Nov 11, '22

In 2021, Ben Scroggins topped a field of 339 entries in the $2,500 buy-in Card Player Poker Toru bestbet Jacksonville main event, earning $158,915 for the win.

Scrogins is back to defend his title, having taken his seat just before the start of level 4.

The reigning champ is at a tough table that includes the likes off David Tuthill, Kelley Slay, Toby Boas, and Dustin Holladay, who finished third when Scrogins won last year.

Player Tags: Benjamin Scrogins

Donald Sooga Triples Up

Nov 12, '22

We arrived to find Donald Sooga all-in for around 36,000, with defending champion of this event Ben Scrogins all-in on the side and covered by Hunter Cichy.

Sooga: 1010
Cichy: KQ
Scrogins: AQ

The J55JJ runout put jacks full of fives on the board. Sooga played jacks full of tens to win the main pot and triple up, while Cichy and Scrogins chopped a small side pot.

Scrogins was left with just a few big blinds, while Cichy had 12,000.

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Defending Champion Ben Scrogins Hanging In

Nov 12, '22

With a board of K65A3, Hunter Cichy made a bet of 3,000.

Defending CPPT bestbet Jacksonville champion Ben Scrogins made the call with 88. Cichy rolled over Q9 for a bluff and Scrogins took down the pot to chip up to 36,000.

Cichy now sits with just a bit over starting stack.

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Defending Champion Ben Scrogins Is In the House

Nov 12, '22

Ben Scroggins overcame a field of 339 entries in the $2,500 buy-in Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville main event, earning $158,915 for the win.

Scrogins is back to defend his title, having taken his seat just before the start of level 4 here on day 1B. He played day 1A yesterday, but was not able to find a bag.

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Benjamin Scroggins Doubles Through Raminder Singh

Jun 27, '21

Benjamin Scroggins moved all in from under the gun for 435,000. Raminder Singh quickly called from the big blind.

Singh was in bad shape with his AQ against Scroggins’ AK.

The flop was KJ4, which gave Scroggins top pair, but Singh was still drawing live with a gutshot. Singh missed his straight draw, however, with the 6 on the turn and the 6 on the river, giving Scroggins the double up.

Benjamin Scroggins – 910,000
Raminder Singh – 600,000

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Kyle Cartwright Eliminated In 2nd Place ($105,942)

Jun 28, '21

Ben Scrogins raised to 250,000 on the button and Kyle Cartwright called out of the big blind.

The flop was QQ8 and Cartwright checked. Scrogins bet 200,000 and Cartwright called. The turn was the 6 and Cartwright checked. Scrogins bet 800,000 and Cartwright check-raised all in for 3,945,000.

Scrogins snap-called and showed Q6, good for a full house. Cartwright turned an open-ended straight draw with 97, but was drawing dead. The river was an irrelevant J and that sent the pot, the first place prize and the Card Player Poker Tour trophy to Scrogins.

Scrogins earned $158,915 for his victory and Cartwright took home $105,942 for his runner-up finish.

Ben Scrogins – Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville main event champion
Kyle Cartwright – Eliminated in 2nd Place

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Ben Scrogins Retakes The Chip Lead

Jun 28, '21

Kyle Cartwright raised to 200,000 on the button and Ben Scrogins called from the big blind.

The flop was 863 and Scrogins checked. Cartwright bet 150,000 and Scrogins called. The turn was the 10 and Scrogins checked. Cartwright bet 360,000 and Scrogins called.

The river was the 6 and both players checked. Cartwright showed AJ and Scrogins won the pot with J8.

Scrogins dragged the pot and took the chip lead back.

Ben Scrogins – 5,290,000
Kyle Cartwright – 4,580,000

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Ben Scrogins Doubles Up

Jun 28, '21

Ben Scrogins raised to 250,000 and Kyle Cartwright moved all in out of the big blind. Scrogins called and was all in for 2,240,000.

Scrogins showed A3 and was in the lead against Cartwright’s Q10.

The flop was 433 and Cartwright was left drawing to runners after Scrogins flopped trip threes. The turn was the J, which left Cartwright drawing dead to the Q river.

Scrogins doubled up, but Cartwright still holds a small chip advantage.

Ben Scrogins – 4,580,000
Kyle Cartwright – 5,590,000

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Ben Scrogins Jams On Jessica Cai

Jun 28, '21

Jessica Cai raised to 100,000 from under the gun and Ben Scrogins defended his big blind. The flop was 832 and Scrogins checked. Cai bet 100,000 and Scroggins called.

The turn was the 10 and Scrogins checked again. Cai bet 300,000 and Scrogins moved all in for Cai’s remaining 1,345,000. She mulled it over for a few moments before tossing her cards into the muck.

Ben Scrogins – 2,125,000
Jessica Cai – 1,345,000

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Benjamin Scroggins Doubles Through Raminder Singh

Jun 27, '21

Benjamin Scroggins moved all in from under the gun for 435,000. Raminder Singh quickly called from the big blind.

Singh was in bad shape with his AQ against Scroggins’ AK.

The flop was KJ4, which gave Scroggins top pair, but Singh was still drawing live with a gutshot. Singh missed his straight draw, however, with the 6 on the turn and the 6 on the river, giving Scroggins the double up.

Benjamin Scroggins – 910,000
Raminder Singh – 600,000

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Kyle Cartwright Eliminated In 2nd Place ($105,942)

Jun 28, '21

Ben Scrogins raised to 250,000 on the button and Kyle Cartwright called out of the big blind.

The flop was QQ8 and Cartwright checked. Scrogins bet 200,000 and Cartwright called. The turn was the 6 and Cartwright checked. Scrogins bet 800,000 and Cartwright check-raised all in for 3,945,000.

Scrogins snap-called and showed Q6, good for a full house. Cartwright turned an open-ended straight draw with 97, but was drawing dead. The river was an irrelevant J and that sent the pot, the first place prize and the Card Player Poker Tour trophy to Scrogins.

Scrogins earned $158,915 for his victory and Cartwright took home $105,942 for his runner-up finish.

Ben Scrogins – Card Player Poker Tour bestbet Jacksonville main event champion
Kyle Cartwright – Eliminated in 2nd Place

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Ben Scrogins Retakes The Chip Lead

Jun 28, '21

Kyle Cartwright raised to 200,000 on the button and Ben Scrogins called from the big blind.

The flop was 863 and Scrogins checked. Cartwright bet 150,000 and Scrogins called. The turn was the 10 and Scrogins checked. Cartwright bet 360,000 and Scrogins called.

The river was the 6 and both players checked. Cartwright showed AJ and Scrogins won the pot with J8.

Scrogins dragged the pot and took the chip lead back.

Ben Scrogins – 5,290,000
Kyle Cartwright – 4,580,000

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Ben Scrogins Doubles Up

Jun 28, '21

Ben Scrogins raised to 250,000 and Kyle Cartwright moved all in out of the big blind. Scrogins called and was all in for 2,240,000.

Scrogins showed A3 and was in the lead against Cartwright’s Q10.

The flop was 433 and Cartwright was left drawing to runners after Scrogins flopped trip threes. The turn was the J, which left Cartwright drawing dead to the Q river.

Scrogins doubled up, but Cartwright still holds a small chip advantage.

Ben Scrogins – 4,580,000
Kyle Cartwright – 5,590,000

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Ben Scrogins Jams On Jessica Cai

Jun 28, '21

Jessica Cai raised to 100,000 from under the gun and Ben Scrogins defended his big blind. The flop was 832 and Scrogins checked. Cai bet 100,000 and Scroggins called.

The turn was the 10 and Scrogins checked again. Cai bet 300,000 and Scrogins moved all in for Cai’s remaining 1,345,000. She mulled it over for a few moments before tossing her cards into the muck.

Ben Scrogins – 2,125,000
Jessica Cai – 1,345,000

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