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Albert Croteau Conquers Marathon BPO Atlantic City Championship Final Table

November 18, 2025 @ 03:20 AM

Albert Croteau

The camaraderie of the Bar Poker Open was on full display late into the night at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, with the final table lasting more than seven hours to determine a winner in the $400 Atlantic City Championship.

Albert Croteau was feeling the support from his home league, the Eastern Poker Tour, as he battled for the biggest moment of his poker career.

"Those are my people," Croteau explained after defeating Anton Saich heads-up to earn the victory. "They were rooting on me on the live stream and just watching from their game that they were playing. So that just makes me feel great, the community that we got."

Croteau rode that inspiration to the largest score of a career with results dating back to 2010, taking home $30,000 and the BPO trophy.

The tournament marked a return to Atlantic City for the BPO after a five-year break, and attracted a total of 464 entries comprised of qualified BPO seat winners and Super League invitees. Together, they created a prize pool of $146,000 that was distributed among the top 48 finishers.

$400 Atlantic City Championship Final Table Results

PlacePlayerLeaguePrize
1Albert CroteauEastern Poker Tour$30,000 
2Anton SaichNew York Free Poker$19,400 
3Charles GudaitisEastern Poker Tour$13,060 
4Vincent LoriaNo Limit New York$8,800 
5Joseph MurrayEastern Poker Tour$6,400 
6Patrick MartorellaNew York Free Poker$5,000 
7Christopher WhiteNew York Free Poker$4,000 
8Mariano LisojoNew York Free Poker$3,300 
9Ryan KeiserRiverchasers$2,700 
Albert Croteau
Albert Croteau

From Satellite to the Spotlight

Croteau earned his way into the event by winning an EPT satellite, and it instantly changed his plans for the middle of November.

"I won one of the final package satellites, the final one that they had, and I wasn't going to come if I didn't win a package."

His previous best finish was fourth place in a World Series of Poker Circuit event for $10,020 last year, and was thrilled to earn a new career milestone. "This is definitely my biggest right now. Amazing. It's amazing."

After finishing with a top-five stack on Day 1a, Croteau navigated his way to the final table with a mindset from his partner. "It was just survivor, outwit, outlast, outplay. That's what my girlfriend was saying to me all day, all these past few days, and that's what I really took into account. I was really surviving, and making moves when I needed to."

"Don't waiver from what I do. Be aggressive. And that's what I did."

Croteau only knocked out a single player before the final table, but his well-timed play led to a spot among the final eight.

Bar Poker Open Atlantic City Final Table
Bar Poker Open Atlantic City Final Table

Marathon Final Table

The players took their seats under the lights of the Bar Poker Open stream table shortly after 7:00 p.m. local time, for what would become the longest BPO final table ever. Just under 12 hours after starting the day, Croteau finally grabbed the chip lead. From there, it took another three hours before Croteau knocked out Charles Gudaitis to reach heads-up play.

"I was getting tired, I was. But luckily every time people got knocked out, it gave me a little bit of boost and you know, kept going."

Croteau's last opponent was also the youngest at the final table. Saich was able to battle back from a chip deficit before ultimately running into Croteau's flopped two pair to end the tournament a short time before 3 a.m. in Atlantic City.

Albert Croteau,Anton Saich
Albert Croteau,Anton Saich

At that moment, Croteau was able to reflect on what the Bar Poker community has meant to him. "I love it, it's been great for myself to get into poker again. I was maybe, I don't want to say too into poker, but it wasn't the best thing. The BPO really helped me step back a little bit, enjoy the time with the people that I play with like up in the North Shore."

Now that he has the title, Croteau is looking forward to earning more bragging rights for the Eastern Poker Tour. "We're gonna take it to next championship, and I'm gonna be there representing and hopefully bring some more people down with me."

That wraps up PokerNews coverage of the BPO Atlantic City Championship, but be sure to check out our live reporting from tournaments around the poker world.

Albert Croteau Wins $400 BPO Atlantic City Championship ($30,000)

November 18, 2025 @ 02:58 AM

Albert Croteau

Albert Croteau has outlasted the field of 464 entries, coming out on top of the longest BPO final table ever.

The Eastern Poker Tour player takes home a career-best $30,000 for the win.

Stay tuned for reaction from the winner, and a recap of the BPO Atlantic City Championship.

$400 Atlantic City Championship Final Table Results

PlacePlayerLeaguePrize
1Albert CroteauEastern Poker Tour$30,000 
2Anton SaichNew York Free Poker$19,400 
3Charles GudaitisEastern Poker Tour$13,060 
4Vincent LoriaNo Limit New York$8,800 
5Joseph MurrayEastern Poker Tour$6,400 
6Patrick MartorellaNew York Free Poker$5,000 
7Christopher WhiteNew York Free Poker$4,000 
8Mariano LisojoNew York Free Poker$3,300 
9Ryan KeiserRiverchasers$2,700 
Anton Saich Eliminated in 2nd Place ($19,400)

November 18, 2025 @ 02:55 AM

Anton Saich

Anton Saich called on the button, and Albert Croteau checked his big blind option.

Croteau checked the flop, and Saich checked his cards and checked back. Another check from Croteau followed the turn, quickly calling after Saich moved all in.

Anton Saich:
Albert Croteau:

The river completed the board, seeing Saich settle for the runner-up spot.

Albert Croteau13,950,0004,200,000
Anton Saich0-4,200,000
Another Double for Saich

November 18, 2025 @ 02:51 AM

Anton Saich shoved for 1,900,000 on the button, and Albert Croteau made the call in the big blind.

Anton Saich:
Albert Croteau:

Saich was able to come from behind again, finding a pair on the runout to stay alive and double his stack.

Albert Croteau9,750,000-1,100,000
Anton Saich4,200,0001,100,000
River Bluff from Croteau

November 18, 2025 @ 02:48 AM

Albert Croteau raised to 800,000 with on the button, and Anton Saich called with in the big blind.

Saich led out for 600,000 on the flop, and Croteau called to see the turn. Saich took a moment after hitting his jack and checked. Croteau took the betting lead, sliding 900,000 into the middle.

The call was made and Saich checked again on the river. Croteau counted out a bet of 1,100,000, and Saich took some time before sliding his cards to the dealer.

Albert Croteau10,850,0001,900,000
Anton Saich3,100,000-1,900,000
Croteau Builds Another Lead

November 18, 2025 @ 02:43 AM

Albert Croteau limped with on the button, and Anton Saich checked holding in the big blind.

Saich checked the flop, and Croteau won the pot by betting 600,000 to earn a fold.

Albert Croteau8,950,0001,800,000
Anton Saich5,000,000-1,800,000
Saich Doubles, Stacks Almost Even

November 18, 2025 @ 02:34 AM

Anton Saich

Albert Croteau limped on the button, and Anton Saich moved all in for 3,200,000 in the big blind.

"Good luck, man," said Croteau as he stuck in the call.

Anton Saich:
Albert Croteau:

Saich was the only one to connect with the runout, hitting a queen to survive and pull almost even with Croteau.

Albert Croteau7,150,000-3,200,000
Anton Saich6,800,0003,200,000
Saich Shoves the Turn

November 18, 2025 @ 02:22 AM

Anton Saich called on the button with , and Albert Croteau checked his option with in the big blind.

Croteau checked the flop, making the call after Saich fired 400,000 into the middle.

The turn led to another check from Croteau, and Saich moved all in. That produced a fold from Croteau, and Saich collected the chips.

Albert Croteau10,350,0000
Anton Saich3,600,0000
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Final Table Payouts

November 18, 2025 @ 02:11 AM

PlacePlayerLeaguePrize
1  $30,000 
2  $19,400 
3Charles GudaitisEastern Poker Tour$13,060 
4Vincent LoriaNo Limit New York$8,800 
5Joseph MurrayEastern Poker Tour$6,400 
6Patrick MartorellaNew York Free Poker$5,000 
7Christopher WhiteNew York Free Poker$4,000 
8Mariano LisojoNew York Free Poker$3,300 
9Ryan KeiserRiverchasers$2,700 
Level 32 started

November 18, 2025 @ 02:06 AM

Level: 32 Blinds: 200,000/400,000 Ante: 400,000
Final Table Payouts

November 18, 2025 @ 02:04 AM

PlacePlayerLeaguePrize
1  $30,000 
2  $19,400 
3Charles GudaitisEastern Poker Tour$13,060 
4Vincent LoriaNo Limit New York$8,800 
5Joseph MurrayEastern Poker Tour$6,400 
6Patrick MartorellaNew York Free Poker$5,000 
7Christopher WhiteNew York Free Poker$4,000 
8Mariano LisojoNew York Free Poker$3,300 
9Ryan KeiserRiverchasers$2,700 
Croteau Fills Up

November 18, 2025 @ 02:04 AM

Anton Saich limped on the button with , making the call after Albert Croteau raised to 700,000 with in the big blind.

Croteau checked the flop, and Saich fired a bet of 750,000. Croteau called to the turn, where both players checked.

The dealer flipped over the river, and Croteau's set of tens improved to a full house. Croteau bet 1,250,000, taking down the post as Saich let his hand go.

Albert Croteau10,950,0002,050,000
Anton Saich3,000,000-2,550,000
Charles Gudaitis Eliminated in 3rd Place ($13,060)

November 18, 2025 @ 01:58 AM

Charles Gudaitis

Charles Gudaitis moved all in for 750,000 on the button, and Albert Croteau stuck in the call from the big blind.

Charles Gudaitis:
Albert Croteau:

Gudaitis was flipping, and hit a set on the flop. Croteau picked up a straight draw, which missed on the turn but connected on the river.

The rail shouted as Croteau scored the knockout, sending Gudaitis out in third place.

Albert Croteau8,900,000750,000
Anton Saich5,550,0000
Charles Gudaitis0-400,000
Saich Doubles Through Gudaitis

November 18, 2025 @ 01:54 AM

Anton Saich

Anton Saich raised to 600,000 on the button, and Charles Gudaitis three-bet enough to put his opponent all in from the big blind.

Saich called, and the cards were turned up.

Anton Saich:
Charles Gudaitis:

Saich saw his pocket jacks hold up through the runout, doubling his stack while leaving Gudaitis with less than two big blinds.

Albert Croteau8,150,000-600,000
Anton Saich5,550,0003,600,000
Charles Gudaitis400,000-2,850,000

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Payouts

1: Albert Croteau

$30,000 USD

2: Anton Saich

$19,400 USD

3: Charles Gudaitis

$13,060 USD

4: Vincent Loria

$8,800 USD

5: Joseph Murray

$6,400 USD

6: Patrick Martorella

$5,000 USD

7: Christopher White

$4,000 USD

8: Mariano Lisojo

$3,300 USD

9: Ryan Keiser

$2,700 USD

10: Gregory Main

$2,200 USD

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11: John Germano

$2,200 USD

12: Jewell McCann

$1,925 USD

13: Dan Levy

$1,925 USD

14: Robert Carswell

$1,925 USD

15: Brandin Power

$1,925 USD

16: Phillip Hoff

$1,600 USD

17: Peter Evans

$1,600 USD

18: Lisa Koch

$1,600 USD

19: Lauris Murnieks

$1,600 USD

20: John Carr

$1,600 USD

21: Kimberly Capriotti

$1,600 USD

22: Andrew Ferguson (NY)

$1,600 USD

23: Alex Bungener

$1,600 USD

24: Norman Bilodeau

$1,350 USD

25: Merrill Eversman

$1,350 USD

26: Miguel Medrano

$1,350 USD

27: Anthony LoBue

$1,350 USD

28: Nathaniel McNamara

$1,350 USD

29: Rustin Kreider

$1,350 USD

30: Peter Uschin

$1,350 USD

31: Phil Castelli

$1,350 USD

32: Kathy Benischeck

$1,100 USD

33: Sarah Kirby

$1,100 USD

34: Marlena Coffey

$1,100 USD

35: Patrick George

$1,100 USD

36: Mathew McGuire

$1,100 USD

37: Vangjel Haxhia

$1,100 USD

38: Joseph Sheehan

$1,100 USD

39: Dennis Coleman

$1,100 USD

40: Michael Bennecoff

$1,000 USD

41: James Lemire

$1,000 USD

42: Jodee Distasio

$1,000 USD

43: Bill Acerra

$1,000 USD

44: Will Parisi

$1,000 USD

45: John Emmanouilids

$1,000 USD

46: Vincent Ferrara

$1,000 USD

47: Thomas Giglio

$1,000 USD

48: John Kelly

$1,000 USD

Top Chip Counts

1: Albert Croteau

13,950,000 Chips

2: Anton Saich

Busted

3: Charles Gudaitis

Busted

4: Vincent Loria

Busted

5: Joseph Murray

Busted

6: Patrick Martorella

Busted

7: Christopher White

Busted

8: Mariano Lisojo

Busted

9: Ryan Keiser

Busted

10: Gregory Main

Busted

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