s17 G7 Poker League – Game 7 Recap (Crunch Time is HERE!) ♠️

 This past Monday marked Game 7 of 9 in the Hoagie's Monday Night Poker League, and with just two games remaining, the season has officially reached crunch time. The format for the night featured a $10K starting stack with 30-minute levels, giving players plenty of room to maneuver, but also raising the stakes for those fighting to stay in contention.

At the top of the leaderboard, Foster continues to put together one of the most consistent seasons we’ve seen, extending his lead yet again. Incredibly, he has now made the final table in all 7 games so far, a streak that’s becoming the defining story of the season. 

While the top spot is starting to take shape, the middle of the standings is where the real drama is unfolding. From 6th through 12th place, there is only a 16-point difference, making it anyone’s game heading into the final stretch. One deep run or one early exit could completely reshape the leaderboard in a single night.

As a reminder to all players, no substitutes will be allowed for the final game of the season, so everyone will need to be in their seat and ready to play when it matters most.

The action on the felt didn’t disappoint. At the end of the night, Pierre captured his first victory of the year, taking down Ray heads-up to seal the win. Elsewhere, Pete L attempted to make a savvy move by bringing in his trusted sub, Vinny, but the plan quickly unraveled when Vinny ran into a monster and was eliminated. Ed also had a substitute step in, but that run ended early as well.

There were plenty of big hands throughout the night, including a wild stretch involving multiple quad sightings. Matt Lopresti hit quads and looked poised for a deep run, only to be eliminated just levels later in a turn of events. Not long after, Rick Waldman delivered an even bigger blow by hitting quad Kings, which now stands as the high hand of the year so far.

Off the table, Joe Samero took down the lottery bonus.

In addition to league points, players also competed for seats into this weekend’s charity event, with several players securing their spots for a great cause. For those interested in attending or supporting, you can read more here:
https://nerdthusiast.blogspot.com/2026/04/all-in-for-cure-charity-poker.html

With only two games remaining, every decision, every hand, and every point matters more than ever. The next stop is Game 8 on Monday, April 13th at 7:15 PM, featuring a 15K stack night

Season 16, Game 7: The Final Stretch Begins!

 

Season 16, Game 7: The Stretch Run Begins!

With only two games left in the season, the battle for points is heating up as the league inches closer to its final showdown. Game 7 featured 30-minute rounds, giving players more time to make moves—but for some, it still wasn’t enough to survive the growing pressure of the standings race.

Rick “The Grinder” seemed out of sorts on the night, possibly feeling the effects of one too many gummies. His usual steady play was off-kilter. Meanwhile, the lottery draw saw a split pot between Keane and Butter, unfortunately both pulling duds. Get Better.

This month, the newcomers made a statement with deep runs, showing that fresh blood can shake things up late in the season. Brian Horn has been on fire, making his fourth final table appearance of the season, but once again fell just short—this time finishing in second place. However, the night belonged to Tina, who secured her first-ever league victory, putting herself right in the mix as the standings tighten up.

With the top six players winning seats to Vegas and the top 12 earning a tournament prize, every chip counts from here on out. Tina and Brian are now battling in the middle of the pack, looking to climb into the top tier as we head into the final two games. 

Next Up: Deepstack Night - April 14th - 715 Pm