PocketFives member Aleksey NaluneabezshapkiShestyan (pictured, ranked #43 in New Jersey) was a chess player who converted to playing poker while working as a lifeguard during the summer. Shestyan plays under the handles PilarIsTripping on PartyPoker, PilarIsToughon 888, and PilarIsBack on WSOP.

This week in New Jersey online poker, PartyPoker/Borgata Pokerran its $5,000 and $10,000 Guarantee nightly tournaments. LuckySpewy (ykwon17on PocketFives) won the $5,000 Guarantee on Monday for $1,008. Dan centrfieldr Lupo took down the $10,000 Guarantee on Tuesday, cashing for $1,997 after chopping heads-up.

This week in New Jersey, PartyPoker/Borgata Pokerran its nightly $5,000 Guarantee, $5,000 Guarantee Six-Max, and $10,000 guarantee. nas1225 (nas1225on PocketFives) won the $5,000 Guarantee on Monday for $1,000. pst34 (petey3412on PocketFives) took down the $5,000 Guarantee Six-Max on Tuesday, winning $1,150. Jim Oriente (jimmyice99 on PocketFives) won the $5,000 Guarantee Six-Max on Wednesday for $1,150.