Jacqui Newmans Bounty Run Ends in a 6th Place Finish & 7 Knockouts

Jacqui Newman put on a poker clinic at the Venetian $200 Nightly Bounty Tournament, navigating through a tough field to secure a 6th place finish while collecting 7 bounties along the way. Her aggressive play, sharp instincts, and well-timed calls made for an electrifying run, proving once again that she’s a force at the tables.

A Bounty Hunter’s Mentality

Bounty tournaments require a delicate balance of chip accumulation and strategic knockouts. Every elimination comes with bonus cash, and Jacqui took full advantage of that format, picking her spots wisely while building a stack.

Throughout the night, she eliminated seven players, racking up $350 in bounties in addition to her tournament prize money. Let’s take a look at some of her best hands and moments that defined her deep run.

Key Hands from Jacqui’s Run

1. The Pocket Fours Setup – Knockout #1

Blinds: 500/1,000 (100 ante)

Jacqui’s Stack: 34,000

Opponent’s Stack: 18,000

Bounty on the Line: $50

Preflop:

• Jacqui raises to 2,500in Middle Positionwith 4♦4♣.

• A short-stacked player shoves all-infor 18,000in Late Position.

• Jacqui calls, covering them.

Opponent Shows: A♣Q♣

Board: A♦2♠4♠ | 5♥ | 6♠

Jacqui flops a set of fours, and despite the board running out dangerously with a potential straight, her full house holds up, securing her first bounty of the night.

✅ Jacqui wins the 37,000-chip pot and collects a $50 bounty!

2. The Double Bounty Hand – 6♠3♠ Full House

Blinds: 600/1,200 (200 ante)

Jacqui’s Stack: 40,000

Opponent 1’s Stack: 13,000

Opponent 2’s Stack: 11,000

Bounties on the Line: $100 ($50 each)

Preflop:

• Jacqui limps in Middle Positionwith 6♠3♠.

• Two short-stacked opponents shove all-inbehind her.

• Jacqui, seeing a chance for two knockouts, calls.

Opponent 1 Shows: 8♣5♦ (Open-ended straight draw hand)

Opponent 2 Shows: K♦Q♥ (Overcards but no pair)

Board: 6♦3♦2♠ | Q♣ | 6♣

• Flop:Jacqui flops two pair (6s and 3s), putting her ahead.

• Turn:The Q♣ gives one opponent top pair, but Jacqui still leads.

• River:6♣ – Full House for Jacqui!

✅ Jacqui eliminates TWO players in one hand and collects $100 in bounties!

3. The Hero Call That Shocked the Table

As the tournament approached the final two tables, Jacqui faced an intense decision. Holding J♠10♠on a Q♥9♠5♦6♣2♠ board, she faced a massive all-in bluff from an aggressive opponent.

After tanking for nearly a minute, she correctly called with just J-high, catching her opponent’s missed draw bluff to scoop another huge pot and knock them out.

✅ Another knockout and a $50 bounty in her pocket!

Final Table Journey & 6th Place Finish

As the tournament dwindled to its final table, Jacqui sat 6th in chips. With seven bounties collected, she had already locked up a profitable night, but her sights were set on the top prize.

The Bust-Out Hand (6th Place)

Jacqui’s Final Hand: A♠10♦

Opponent’s Hand: J♣J♥

Board: 8♦7♣5♠ | 3♠ | Q♣

Jacqui shoved preflop with A♠10♦, but ran into a pocket jacks cooler and couldn’t improve. Despite the knockout, she finished in a strong 6th place, securing a deep run, a big payout, and an incredible seven knockouts.

✅ Final Placement: 6th

✅ Total Bounties: 7 ($350 in cash bonuses)

✅ Total Winnings: Tournament payout + bounties = Big Profit!

Final Thoughts: Jacqui’s Dominant Performance

Why She Crushed This Bounty Tournament:

✔️ Perfect Knockout Strategy: She targeted short stacks at the right times, securing 7 eliminations.

✔️ Calculated Aggression: Jacqui picked smart spots to apply pressure and build her stack.

✔️ Hero Calls & Reads: Her J-high call was legendary, proving she’s got elite instincts.

✔️ Fearless Play: She wasn’t afraid to gamble in bounty spots, knowing the format rewarded aggressive play.

While she just missed the final five, Jacqui’s deep run was nothing short of spectacular, proving once again why she’s a dangerous force at the poker table.

What’s Next for Jacqui?

With a strong performance at the Venetian, expect to see Jacqui back in action soon, hunting for even bigger scores in upcoming tournaments.

Will her next run end with a first-place finish? Stay tuned—because with her skill and fearless approach, it’s only a matter of time!