A History of the Jersey Series of Poker
Updated January 17, 2009
The Jersey Series of Poker has been one of the most successful events in the history of the Jersey Series of Poker. Over the course of the Jersey Series of Poker, over $3000 has changed hands. It has only been in existence for two years but it has already accomplished so much.
In 2006, there were a total of 8 events consisting of Stud, Lowball, Omaha, and Hold 'em games. In Event #1, there were a total of 15 players trying to take a piece of history and taking down the first medal event ever. That event was won by Josh Weber. The main event had 14 players all putting up $50 for a piece of the main event and the first place prize of $325. The eventual winner was Russ Scibetti but he is no longer with us. RIP Russ (Residing in Phoenix, ha ha).
2007 saw almost double the events with 15 events. Chris Sepcsik made history by winning 4 medals in one year and being runner up in the main event. Two events this year were rebuys both boasting over a $300 prize pool which were won by Dan Winegrad (2-7 Lowball) and Chris Loggia (NLHE). The main event was down in attendance from last year to 9 players but the first place prize was still $300. John Raughley won that event and became the second main event champion. So far he has taken down the title of the Team Poker Challenge two years straight and has a number of 2nd places under his belt.
2008 had an increase in the number of events at 16. Mike Leatherwood won the 2008 JSOP Player of the Year with 4 medals and 4 2nd places. Two events in this year had rebuys, one having a $350 prize pool and the other having over $400 in the prize pool which were won by Mike Leatherwood (2-7 Lowball) and John Ciarkowski (PLO). In this year, the main event saw a slight increase in attendance with 11 players all putting up $50 to take a shot at the $300 1st place prize which was won by Nick Herbstman. New events added to this year was the Pot Limit Omaha w/ Rebuys (won by John Ciarkowski), the Omaha 8s/Stud 8s (won by Mike Leatherwood), the $20 No Limit Hold 'em (also won by Mike Leatherwood), and the $20 Limit Hold 'em Shorthanded (won by Josh Weber).
2009 as of now will have a decrease in the number of events down to 14 events but will offer a couple new events. Since nothing is set in stone, things can change until the 2009 Jersey Series of Poker, so we will have to wait and see what will happen.
