Event 8: 7th Place - Mazzeo

$400 + $50 Deep Stack No Limit Hold'em (Re-Entry)

Matt "Muffins" Mazzeo (East Willston, NY) 

$7,817

Mazzeo's down to 400k and ships his last 440k to Trevor Graffa when is K6 doesn't rally against pocket 6s.  This is Mazzeo's second cash of the series after finishing second in Event 4 for $24,000.

"It feels good," says the Muffin Man, who's family is in the cookie business. "I'm playing well, I'm fresh and hope to keep it going in the Main. I'm excited and think this is just the beginning."

Mazzeo has been on a tear the last 13 months at Borgata. Dating back to the 2011 Borgata Winter Poker Open, he has 4 final tables and has earned $48,000.  Add in another 3 "non" series cashes for $18,000 and he's totaled $66,000 over that time.

Mazzeo considers himself a professional amateur when it comes to poker and all business when it comes to cookies. PB Jammin, Over the Rainbow and Raspberry Madness are just some of the flavors you can order online and sent straight to your door.