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Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

Recap from overnight:

Thu Jul 20 19:16:00 PDT 2006
Break
The players are on a break as tournament officials color up the pink ($500) chips.

Thu Jul 20 19:21:00 PDT 2006
Play Resumes
The pink chips are off the table and the blinds have increased to $2,000-$4,000.

Thu Jul 20 19:26:00 PDT 2006
Ho Doubles up
On a board of K 1032, Kevin Ho bets $22,000. John Gale thinks about it and then makes the call. The river is the Kand Ho moves all-in for his remaining $21,000. Gale calls again and Ho shows 97for the flush. Gale mucks and is now at $95,000.

Thu Jul 20 19:29:00 PDT 2006
Tommy Smith Eliminated 18th ($9,048)
Tommy Smith moves all-in for his remaining $23,000 and Kevin Ho makes the call. Smith shows Q Jand Ho flips over AK. The board comes 106639and Smith is eliminated in 18th. Ho is now at $150,000 in chips.

Thu Jul 20 19:37:00 PDT 2006
Joe Hachem Doubles Through Jeff Roberson
Jeff Roberson raises to $14,000 pre-flop, and Joe Hachem moves in behind him. Roberson calls the additional $17,000 and shows Q Q. Hachem shows KK. The board comes A884K. Hachem hits an unnecessary King on the river to double through Jeff Roberson to $68,000. Roberson is down to $65,000.

Thu Jul 20 19:43:00 PDT 2006
John Hansmeyer Stays Alive
Josh Van Duyn raises to $13,000 and John Hansmeyer re-raises all-in for $12,000 more. Van Duyn makes the call and shows K Qwhile Hansmeyer has AK. The board comes 103342and Hansmeyer doubles to $58,000. Van Duyn is now at $36,000.

Thu Jul 20 20:01:00 PDT 2006
Lee Grove Doubles Through Greg Alston
Greg Alston raises to $12,000 from under the gun. Lee Grove re-raises an additional $25,000 from the small blind. Alston makes the call and shows 8 8. Grove shows AQ. The board comes KQ99J, pairing Grove's Queen. He doubles up to $78,000 in chips.

Thu Jul 20 20:06:00 PDT 2006
Iwan Jones Eliminated in 17th Place ($9,048)
Iwan Jones raises to $14,000 from mid-position. Alex Jacob re-raises the pot from the small blind, and Jones calls all-in. Jacob shows 9 9while Jones shows 55. The board comes AK786, and Jones is eliminated. Jacob is up to $330,000 in chips.

Thu Jul 20 20:22:00 PDT 2006
Kevin Ho and David John Chop a Pot
Kevin Ho raises to $12,000 pre-flop from mid-position. David John re-raises another $26,000 from the big blind. Ho puts John all-in for another $14,000 and John makes the call. Ho shows A Jand John shows AJ. The flop is a scary one for John - 963. The turn and the river bring the 8and the 6, however, and they chop the pot.

Thu Jul 20 20:27:00 PDT 2006
Dinner Break
The players are on a dinner break until 9:45 p.m.

Thu Jul 20 21:42:00 PDT 2006
Back from Break
The players are back from the dinner break. The blinds have increased to $3,000-$6,000.

Thu Jul 20 21:56:00 PDT 2006
Aaron Bartley Doubles Through John "Decision" Hansmeyer
John Hansmeyer raises the pot from the small blind and Aaron Bartley pushes all-in for $27,000 total from the big blind. Hansmeyer calls and flips over A 3. Bartley shows AK. The board comes KQ88K. Bartley makes a full house, Kings full of 8's, to double up to $54,000. Hansmeyer is left with $16,000.

Thu Jul 20 21:58:00 PDT 2006
John "Decision" Hansmeyer Eliminated in 16th Place ($9,048)
On the first hand after doubling Aaron Bartley up, John Hansmeyer raises all-in for $17,000 from the button. Lee Grove calls in the big blind and shows A 8. Hansmeyer shows 66. The board comes A4332, pairing Grove's Ace and eliminating John Hansmeyer. Grove is up to $85,000 in chips.

Thu Jul 20 22:03:00 PDT 2006
Josh Van Duyn Eliminated 15th ($11,633)
Josh Van Duyn raises to $18,000 under-the-gun and Emanuel Santiago reraises $39,000 more and is all-in. Action gets back to Van Duyn who calls the all-in, leaving himself with $12,000. Santiago shows J Jand Van Duyn shows QQ. The board comes 7432Jand Santiago doubles up with a miracle river to $113,000.
The next hand Van Duyn is all-in on the big blind with 73against Kevin Ho who has QQ. The board comes 664J8and Van Duyn is eliminated in 15th.

Thu Jul 20 22:13:00 PDT 2006
John Gale Doubles Through Kevin Ho
Kevin Ho raises to $18,000 pre-flop. John Gale re-raises $30,000 more. Ho comes back over the top, putting Gale all-in for about $10,000 more. Gale makes the call and shows K K , while Ho shows A K . The board comes 10 9 5 3 6 , and Gale doubles up to about $120,000. Ho is left with about $115,000.

Thu Jul 20 22:16:00 PDT 2006
Nick Guagenti Eliminated in 14th Place ($11,633)
Nick Guagenti gets all of his chips in the middle pre-flop against Alex Jacob. Guagenti shows K J and Jacob shows A J . Guagenti spikes a King on the flop of K 6 2 . The turn and the river are the 10 and the Q , however. Jacob makes a broadway straight to eliminate Nick Guagenti. Jacob is up to $375,000 in the meantime.

Thu Jul 20 22:44:00 PDT 2006
Markholt Doubles up, Cripples Bartley
Lee Markholt raises to $20,000 from the button and Aaron Bartley reraises all-in from the small blind. Markholt calls the reraise and Bartley has him covered by $8,000. Bartley shows A 9 and Markholt has 9 8 . The flop comes K J 3 providing Bartley with a flush draw and narrowing Markholt's outs. The turn is the 8 and Markholt hits one of his two outs. The river is the 7 and no help to Bartley who's now down to $8,000. Markholt is now at $106,000.

Thu Jul 20 22:47:00 PDT 2006
Bartley Stays Alive
Aaron Bartley is all-in with A 8 against Jeff Roberson's J 10 . The board comes 7 6 2 Q 6 and Bartley wins the pot and doubles up to $18,000. Roberson is now at $40,000.

Thu Jul 20 22:50:00 PDT 2006
Bartley Doubles Again...Well, Almost
Aaron Bartley is all-in again but this time against Joe Hachem. Hachem shows A 10 and Bartley has A K . The board comes 9 9 2 4 4 and they split the pot with two-pair and the Ace.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

Recap from overnight Continued:

Thu Jul 20 22:53:00 PDT 2006
Emanuel Santiago Eliminated in 13th Place ($11,633)
Kevin Ho raises to $18,000 pre-flop from the button. Emanuel Santiago re-raises an additional $18,000 from the small blind. Ho pushes Santiago all-in and Santiago calls. Ho flips over A Aand Santiago flips over KK. The board comes A9428and Santiago is eliminated. Ho is up to $219,000 in chips.

Thu Jul 20 22:56:00 PDT 2006
Blinds Increase
The blinds have increased to $4,000-$8,000.

Thu Jul 20 22:57:00 PDT 2006
Bartley Doubles Through Joe Hachem
Aaron Bartley pushes all-in for $11,000 from the cutoff. Hachem calls in the big blind with 4-2. Bartley shows 3-3. The board comes 6-6-2-10-K and Bartley doubles up to $26,000.

Thu Jul 20 23:00:00 PDT 2006
David John Eliminated in 12th Place ($14,219)
Alex Jacob raises to $24,000 under the gun. David John re-raises all-in ($79,000 total) from the big blind, and Jacob calls. John flips up A Jwhile Jacob flips up 66. The board comes 1055K9, and David John is eliminated. Jacob is up to $480,000.

Thu Jul 20 23:03:00 PDT 2006
Bartley All-in...Again
Lee Markholt raises to $24,000 from the button and Aaron Bartley calls and is all-in for $18,000. Bartley shows A Qand Markholt shows A3. The board comes A105K10and Bartley ends his all-in again with a split pot. He's at $22,000 in chips.

Thu Jul 20 23:07:00 PDT 2006
Alex Jacob Takes One from John Gale
On a flop of A 93, and with $40,000 in the pot, Alex jacob checks and John Gale bets $27,000. Jacob calls. The turn is the 2. Jacob bets the pot (around $100,000) and Gale folds. After the hand, Gale is left with $115,000 while Jacob is up to $550,000.

Thu Jul 20 23:10:00 PDT 2006
Kevin Ho Takes a Pot from Alex Jacob Before the Flop
Alex Jacob limps from the small blind. Kevin Ho raises $16,000 from the big blind. Jacob re-raises $60,000. Ho moves in, and Jacob folds. After the hand, Jacob is left with $412,000 while Ho is up to $280,000.

Thu Jul 20 23:12:00 PDT 2006
Grove Doubles Through Tran
Theo Tran raises to $24,000 from the small blind and Lee Grove reraises all-in from the big blind. Tran makes the call and has Grove covered by $8,000. Tran shows K 7and Grove has AQ. The board comes K1079Jand Grove hits his straight on the river to stay alive. Grove is now at $60,000 in chips.

Thu Jul 20 23:15:00 PDT 2006
Jacob Extends Lead
Kevin Ho raises to $24,000 from under-the-gun. Alex Jacob calls from the big blind and the flop comes A Q6. Both players check. The turn is the Qand both check again. The river is the Qand Jacob bets $36,000. Ho calls and Jacob shows A7for two pair, Aces and Queens. Ho mucks and Jacob takes the pot. Jacob is now at $520,000 and Ho has dropped to $265,000.

Thu Jul 20 23:18:00 PDT 2006
Bartley Coming Back
Lee Markholt completes in the small blind, and Aaron Bartley checks his option from the big blind. The flop comes A KQ. Both players check. The turn is the 6. Again, both players check. The river is the 9. Markholt checks. Barltey bets $8,000, and Markholt calls. Bartley shows K9for two pair (Kings and 9's). Markholt mucks. After the hand, Lee Markholt has $121,000 while Aaron Bartley has $48,000.

Thu Jul 20 23:21:00 PDT 2006
Jeff Roberson Doubles Up
Lee Markholt raises $10,000 from the button. Jeff Roberson re-raises all-in from the big blind, and Markholt calls. Roberson shows K Qand Markholt shows K9. The board comes J10454. Roberson doubles up to $40,000.

Thu Jul 20 23:25:00 PDT 2006
Theo Tran Eliminated 11th ($14,219)
Theo Tran is all-in with Q 7against John Gale's A4. The board comes K854Jand Tran is eliminated in 11th. The players will now redraw as they enter the final table. Play will end for the night once another player is eliminated.

Thu Jul 20 23:38:00 PDT 2006
Final Ten Players
The remaining ten players are combining to one table.
1 - Lee Markholt
2 - Maros Lechman
3 - Joe Hachem
4 - Aaron Bartley
5 - Jeff Roberson
6 - John Gale
7 - Lee Grove
8 - Alex Jacob
9 - Kevin Ho
10 - Greg Alston
Play will continue until we lose one more player.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

Recap from overnight Continued:

Thu Jul 20 23:48:00 PDT 2006
Aaron Bartley Eliminated in 10th Place ($14,219)
Aaron Bartley moves all-in pre-flop from mid-position for $22,000. Kevin Ho calls in the small blind. Bartley shows A J while Ho shows J 8 . The flop comes 10 5 4 , and Bartley will have to dodge a heart or an 8 to avoid elimination. The turn is the 10 . The river is the Q , giving Ho his flush and eliminating Bartley just before the ESPN TV table.

Thu Jul 20 23:52:00 PDT 2006
Final Table Set
The final table will begin tomorrow at 2 pm PST.
Seat 1 - Lee Markholt $128,000
Seat 2 - Maros Lechman $101,000
Seat 3 - Joseph Hachem $64,000
Seat 4 - Jeffrey Roberson $24,000
Seat 5 - John Gale $134,000
Seat 6 - Lee Grove $66,000
Seat 7 - Alex Jacob $524,000
Seat 8 - Kevin Ho $287,000
Seat 9 - Greg Alston $80,000

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Day 1)

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Day 1)

Recap from overnight:

Thu Jul 20 21:02:00 PDT 2006
Rousso Bluffs Tehan
Joe Tehan ($78,000) raises $1,6000 preflop and both blinds call. The flop is A 3 3 and both blinds check and Tehan bets $2,500. The small blind folds and Venessa Rousso ($36,500) calls from the big blind. The turn is the 5 and Rousso bets $5,000. Tehan raises to $12,500, and Rousso calls. The river is the A and Rousso bets $10,000. Tehan thinks for a little while before saying, "I cant beat anything," and shows the 9 7 . Rousso jumps out of her chair and shows the 6 2 . After high fiving another player she apologizes to Tehan and announces, "I'm done. No more bluffing. I'm gonna go to hell for that one." Rousso has $56,500 while Tehan has $58,000.

Thu Jul 20 21:07:00 PDT 2006
Players On Break
They players have taken a 15-minute break while the $25 chips are raced off.

Thu Jul 20 21:27:00 PDT 2006
Round 8
We have just entered Round 8 with blinds of $400-$800 and a $100 ante.

Thu Jul 20 21:30:00 PDT 2006
Tony G. Eliminated
Tony G. has been eliminated out of the money in today's tournament.

Thu Jul 20 21:32:00 PDT 2006
Plastik Sweats Out His Aces
David Plastik ($8,500) is all in with A A against his opponent's ($26,000) A 8 . The flop comes Q 3 3 and Plastik says, "Don't do this to me!" as his opponent now has a flush draw. The turn is the Q and a nice black 4 on the river for Plastik doubles him up. Both Plastik and his opponent have around $18,000.

Thu Jul 20 21:38:00 PDT 2006
Rousso Catches Gut Shot On River
Venessa Rousso and Joe Tehan see a flop of 9 9 7 . They both check. The turn is the K and once again they both check. The river brings the 6 and Rousso checks. Tehan bets $5,000 and Rousso calls. Tehan has A K . Rousso makes the straight with the 8 5 . Tehan is down to $26,000 while Rousso is building her stack with $63,000.

Thu Jul 20 21:47:00 PDT 2006
Tilly's Queens Hold Up
Anders "Donald" Berg ($7,100) raises all in preflop. Jennifer Tilly ($59,000) reraises all in and shows Q Q . Berg flips over A 10 . The flop comes J 8 2 . The turn (5 ) and river (K ) don't help Berg and he is eliminated. Tilly has $66,000.

Thu Jul 20 22:02:00 PDT 2006
Kenna Makes Flush On River
Craig Hartman ($30,500) raises $3,500 from early position. The player from the button ($20,000) who had just lost a big pot reraises to $10,000. Kenna James ($45,000) goes all in from the big blind. Hartman folds and the player on the button calls another $10,000. James says he thought the player was on tilt and shows A 8 . His opponent isn't bluffing as he has A K . Hartman is upset because he folded pocket jacks. The flop comes 9 6 2 . The turn (5 ) gives James a flush draw. The 9 hits on the river and James wins a monster pot and has $70,000, while Hartman is glad he folded his jacks.

Thu Jul 20 22:07:00 PDT 2006
Gregg Merkow Doubles Up Through Tom McCormick
The board is K K 10 J A , and Gregg Merkow's all-in is called by Tom McCormick. McCormick shows A K for Kings full of Aces, but he shocked to see Merkow's A A for Aces full of Kings. After the hand, McCormick is down to $4,200 while Merkow is up to $35,500.

Thu Jul 20 22:14:00 PDT 2006
Woo Calls Banducci's Bluff
With the board reading A 9 4 8 9 and around $20,000 in the pot, Michael Banducci ($145,000) bets $14,000 on the river. Michael Woo ($33,000) calls the bet and Banducci mucks his cards. Woo wins the $45,000 pot and never shows his hand. Banducci has $120,000 and Woo has $64,000.

Thu Jul 20 22:23:00 PDT 2006
Tehan Doubles Up
With the flop reading 8 4 3 Joe Tehan ($8,000) pushes in his last $5,500 and goes all in. His opponent ($18,000) makes the call. Tehan has 6 6 . His opponent has two overs (A Q ). The turn brings more outs as the J hits. But the 3 on the river doubles up Tehan. Tehan has $17,000 while his opponent has $10,000.

Thu Jul 20 22:24:00 PDT 2006
Blinds Increase
We have just approached Round 9 where have blinds will increase to $600-$1,200 with a $200 ante.

Thu Jul 20 22:27:00 PDT 2006
Evelyn Ng Eliminated
Evelyn Ng has just been eliminated from the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Short Handed event.

Thu Jul 20 22:31:00 PDT 2006
Woolf Loses To Quads
Dustin Woolf ($45,000) and Jonathan Gaskell ($10,000) are all in before the flop. Woolf has 9-9 while Gaskell has 8 8 . the flop brings immediate help for Gaskell (K 8 5 ) as he flops a set. It's over on the turn (8 ) as Gaskell makes quads. The river is the 7 . Woolf has $34,000 while Gaskell improves to $22,000.

Thu Jul 20 22:34:00 PDT 2006
Vannessa Rousso Knocks Out Opponent
Vanessa Rousso knocks out her opponent when he moves all-in for $2,500 before the flop. Rousso quickly raises to $7,500 in an effort to deter the other players from joining the pot. The rest of the table folds to her raise, and they go at the flop two handed. Rousso shows A Q , and her opponent flips over 10 5 . The board comes A 8 3 J 2 , and Rousso's Aces are good enough to take the pot and eliminate her opponent. Rousso brings her chip count to $69,000 sfter this hand.

Thu Jul 20 22:39:00 PDT 2006
Michael Banducci Takes a Big Pot Off David Shallow
A hand, as told by Cliff "JohnnyBax" Josephy.
Michael Banducci raises preflop and David Shallow calls. The flop comes out Q-8-4, and Banducci bets out $3,500. Shallow calls and both see a turn of another Q. Banducci then bets $8,000 and Shallow calls. The river is a 3 and Banducci fires out $20,000. Shallow calls and Banducci shows 4-4 for a boat. After the hand, Banducci is up to $152,000 in chips. Johnny Bax responds, "That kid can play."

Thu Jul 20 22:44:00 PDT 2006
Madsen Takes Huge Pot Off Rousso
Vanessa Rousso ($65,000) raises to $2,500 before the flop. Jeff Madsen ($75,000) calls from the big blind. The flop comes Q 7 3 and both players check. The turn is the 4 . Madsen bets $3,000, and Rousso raises to $7,000. Madsen reraises to $15,000. Rousso calls. The river is the 8 . Madsen leads out with $15,000. Rousso thinks for awhile and calls. Madsen shows the 4 4 and Rousso mucks her cards in disgust. Madsen takes the $65,000 pot and has $115,000. Rousso has $36,000.

Thu Jul 20 22:49:00 PDT 2006
Gaskell Flops Quads to Double Through Tilly
On a flop of A Q Q , Johnathan Gaskell moves all-in, and Jennifer Tilly makes the call. Tilly turns over A-6, and Gaskell flips over K Q . The turn brings the Q , and the river comes 7 . Gaskell rakes the pot and brings his chips count to $36,000.

Thu Jul 20 23:03:00 PDT 2006
Rousso Loses Another Big Pot
Vanessa Rousso ($45,000) bets $7,000 on a board of 8 7 2 4 . Omar Khayat ($39,000) reraises all in for $25,000 more. Rousso says, "I think I have to call this too." She waits awhile before finally folding, giving Khayat the $29,000 pot. Khayat shows her the J J and Rousso scolds herself saying, "I had you beat. Good laydown Vanessa." She says she had seven-two for two pair. Rousso has $34,000 and Khayat has$54,000.

Thu Jul 20 23:04:00 PDT 2006
Kenna James Enjoying The Bubble
As players are about to begin round for round play, Kenna James decides to adorn a dealer at another table with a black cowboy hat. Phil Hellmuth, who is at the dealer's table, doesn't seem to even notice that the dealer is wearing the stetson.

 

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[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Day 1)

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Day 1)

Recap from overnight Continued:

Thu Jul 20 23:12:00 PDT 2006
James Bechtel Eliminated 54th ($8,340)
James Bechtel has just been eliminated in 54th place. He will receive $8,340.

Thu Jul 20 23:15:00 PDT 2006
Dragon Comes From Behind To Eliminate Player
David "The Dragon" Pham ($68,000) calls the big blind from the small blind. The big blind ($30,000) checks. The flop comes 10 10 6 . Pham bets $4,000, and the big blind raises it, making it $12,000 to go. Pham reraises all in and the big blind calls his last $13,000. Pham is in trouble as he has a flush draw (5 2 ) but his opponent has a higher flush draw (K Q ). The 2 on the turn is the jackpot for Pham as now he just has to avoid a king, queen or club. The J on the river is a blank, and Pham rakes home the $60,000 pot and has $98,300.

Thu Jul 20 23:18:00 PDT 2006
Bubble Burst
The bubble has burst and the remaining 9 tables are all in the money. Stay tuned for the list of players who finish in the money.

Thu Jul 20 23:21:00 PDT 2006
Kenna James.. A Man of Many Hats
Now that Kenna James is in the money, he has decided to put on two different cowboy hats and sing what I believe to be an Ace of Bass song.
Phil Hellmuth has also cashed to add to his record for most WSOP cashes with 54.

Thu Jul 20 23:26:00 PDT 2006
Bill Gazes Eliminated 53rd ($8,340)
Bill Gazes was just eliminated in 53rd place. He will receive $8,340.

Thu Jul 20 23:32:00 PDT 2006
Players on Break
Players have just gone on a 15 minute break. Play will resume in Round 10 with blinds of $8,000-$16,000. All remaining players are now in the money, and they are each guaranteed a minimum payout of at least $8,340.

Thu Jul 20 23:48:00 PDT 2006
Players Return
Players return from break to blinds of $800-$1,600 with a $200 ante.

Thu Jul 20 23:50:00 PDT 2006
David Singer Eliminated 52nd ($8,340)
David Singer has just been eliminated in 52nd place. He will receive $8,340.

Fri Jul 21 00:03:00 PDT 2006
Craig Hartman Eliminated 48th ($8,340)
Joe Awada (130,000) reraises the player under the gun making it $13,000 to go. Craig Hartman ($21,000) from late position reraises all in. Awada calls and turns over 8 8 . Its a race as Hartman has A K . the flop comes Q 7 J giving Hartman a straight draw. The turn is the 4 and Hartman is down to his last card. Its a 2 on the river and Hartman is eliminated. Awada wins the pot and increases his stack to $160,000.

Fri Jul 21 00:04:00 PDT 2006
Joe Tehan Eliminated 47th ($8,340)
On a flop of A 6 3 , Joe Tehan pushes all-in for $17,200. After a few moments of deliberation, Vanessa Rousso makes the call. She turns over K 10 , and Tehan shows Q J . The turn and river bring the A and the 7 , no help to either player, and Rousso's King high is good enough to rake the pot and knock out Joe Tehan. Tehan will take home $8,340 for 47th place

Fri Jul 21 00:22:00 PDT 2006
Recent Eliminations
The following players have been eliminated. They will each receive $8,340.
45 - David Plastik
46 - Mark Gregorich
47 - Joe Tehan
48 - Craig Hartman
49 -John Duthie
50 - Steve Seidman
51 - Scott Mayfield
52 - David Singer
53 - Bill Gazes
54 - James Bechtel

Fri Jul 21 00:22:00 PDT 2006
David Plastik Eliminated 45th ($8,340)
David Pham ($98,000) and David Plastik ($10,000) are all in before the flop. Pham has J J and Plastik has 7 7 . Plastik receives no help from the board of K 4 3 2 5 and is eliminated. Pham has $110,000.

Fri Jul 21 00:30:00 PDT 2006
Phil Hellmuth Eliminated in 44th place ($8,340)
Phil Hellmuth pushes all-in on a flop of A 10 2 with the 4 5 . The board bricks out and Hellmuth is eliminated in 44th place. Hellmuth, who relayed the hand to CardPlayer.com, had this to say about his record breaking cash in today's event. "I've never been so [deleted] card dead in my entire life." "I had to make great laydowns all day long just to survive." Jennifer Tilly, who recently busted, seemed sympathetic about his situation. Sam Grizzle, another recent casualty, stayed quiet.

Fri Jul 21 00:32:00 PDT 2006
Gavatin Doubles Up From James
Mats Gavatin ($14,000) is all in against Kenna James ($52,000) before the flop. Gavatin has A 9 against James' A 2 . The flop comes K 10 7 giving James a flush draw. The turn is the Q creating multiple chop scenerios. But the river is a beautiful blank (6 ) for Gavatin and he doubles up to $30,000. James has $38,000.

Fri Jul 21 00:36:00 PDT 2006
Sam Grizzle Eliminated 42nd ($8,340)
Sam Grizzle has just been eliminated in 42nd place. He will receive $8,340.

Fri Jul 21 00:38:00 PDT 2006
Rousso Takes a Hit
In an $80,000 pot, with her opponent all-in, Vanessa Rousso shows A A . Her opponent has Q 9 . The board comes J 9 2 8 10 and the opponent rivers a straight. Rousso is down to $43,500 in chips.

Fri Jul 21 00:38:00 PDT 2006
Jennifer Tilly Eliminated 41st ($8,340)
Jennifer Tilly has just been eliminated in 41st place. She will receive $8,340

Fri Jul 21 00:48:00 PDT 2006
Latest Eliminations
The following players have been eliminated. They will each receive $8,340.
37 - Vincenzo Beatrice
38 - Harry Cheung
39 - Chris Bell
40 - Robin Bergren
41 - Jennifer Tilly
42 - Sam Grizzle
43 - Dan Pedersen
44 - Phil Hellmuth

Fri Jul 21 00:51:00 PDT 2006
Day One Comes To an End
Day one of the $5,000 N-Limit Short Handed event has come to an end. The player are bagging up their chips and final chip counts will be posted shortly.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

Recap from overnight:

Fri Jul 21 14:05:00 PDT 2006
Final Table Seating Assignment
The final table $2,500 Pot Limit Event seating assingment and chip counts are as follows:
Seat 1 - Lee Markholt $128,000
Seat 2 - Maros Lechman $101,000
Seat 3 - Joseph Hachem $64,000
Seat 4 - Jeffrey Roberson $24,000
Seat 5 - John Gale $134,000
Seat 6 - Lee Grove $66,000
Seat 7 - Alex Jacob $524,000
Seat 8 - Kevin Ho $287,000
Seat 9 - Greg Alston $80,000

There are sixteen minutes left in the current level.
Fri Jul 21 14:30:00 PDT 2006
Player Introductions
The final nine players in the $2,500 Pot Limit Hold 'em Event are currently being introduced.

Fri Jul 21 14:34:00 PDT 2006
Blind Level
The blinds are currently $4,000-$8,000.

Fri Jul 21 14:38:00 PDT 2006
Greg Alston Eliminated 9th ($25,852)
1. Kevin Ho raises to $24,000 from the button. Greg Alston reraises the pot, which puts him all in for $56,000. Ho thinks for a moment before making the call. Alston shows K 4but Ho turns over K7. The board comes K10679and Greg Alston has been eliminated in 9th place.

Fri Jul 21 14:42:00 PDT 2006
Jeffrey Roberson Doubles Up
2. There is a dead button and Jeffrey Roberson moves all in for his last $24,000. Maros Lechman calls from the big blind and shows K J. Roberson turns over A10and the board comes 96373. Jeffrey Roberson has doubled up.

Fri Jul 21 14:52:00 PDT 2006
John Gale Doubles Up
3. Alex Jacob raises to $24,000 from late position and everyone folds.

4. Lee Markholt raises to $22,000 from the cutoff and Maro Lechman reraises $51,000 more and is all in. Markholt mucks his hand and Lechman rakes the pot.

5. Kevin Ho raises to $24,000 from middle position and John Gale, in the big blind, raises to $74,000. Ho reraises enough to put Gale all in. Gale puts his last $60,000 in the pot and shows A 8. Ho turns over AJbut the board comes 66285. John Gale has doubled up.

Fri Jul 21 14:54:00 PDT 2006
Blind Increase
The blinds have been increase to $6,000-$12,000.

Fri Jul 21 14:59:00 PDT 2006
Lee Grove Doubles Up On Runner Runner
6. Kevin Ho raises to $36,000 from early position and everyone folds.

7. Kevin Ho raises to $36,000 from under the gun and he gets no callers.

8. John Gale raises to $30,000 from the cutoff and Alex Jacob makes the call from the small blind. Kevin Ho raises from the big blind to $120,000. Both Gale and Jacob fold.

9. Lee Grove raises to $42,000 from the cutoff and Kevin Ho calls from the small blind. The flop comes A 87and Ho bets enough to put Grove all in. Grove calls and shows AK. However, Ho turns over 88for a set of eights. The turn is the A, giving Grove trip aces. The river brings the Kand Grove has caught runner runner to make a full house, aces full of kings, and doubles up.

Fri Jul 21 15:08:00 PDT 2006
Lee Markholt Eliminated 8th ($38,778)
10. Alex Jacob raises to $36,000 from the cutoff and gets no callers.

11. Kevin Ho raises to $36,000 from the cutoff and Lee Markholt reraises all in for $76,000. Ho makes the call and shows K 2. Markholt turns over A7but the board comes Q3289. Lee Markholt has been eliminated in 8th place.

Fri Jul 21 15:11:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Alex Jacob $512,000
Kevin Ho $383,000
John Gale $236,000
Lee Grove $107,000
Maros Lechman $89,000
Joseph Hachem $40,000
Jeff Roberson $40,000

Fri Jul 21 15:14:00 PDT 2006
Joe Hachem Doubles Up
12. Alex Jacob raises to $36,000 from middle position and Joe Hachem moves all in from the small blind for his last $40,000. Jacob calls and shows K Q. Hachem turns over 88and is in the lead. The board comes 543JJand Joe Hachem has doubled up to $92,000.

Fri Jul 21 15:22:00 PDT 2006
Jeffrey Roberson Doubles Up Again
13. Lee Grove raises to $42,000 from under the gun and Kevin Ho reraises to $100,000. Grove folds and Ho wins the pot.

14. Kevin Ho raises to $36,000 from middle position and he gets no callers.

15. Jeffrey Roberson moves al in from the cutoff for his last $22,000. Alex Jacob calls from the big blind and shows 8 7. Roberson turns over A7and the board comes K879A. Jacob out flopped Roberson, but Roberson rivers a better two pair to double up.

Fri Jul 21 15:34:00 PDT 2006
Hands 16-21
16. Is is folded to Alex Jacob, in the small blind, who raises to $36,000. Kevin Ho, in the big blind, folds and Jacob wins the pot.

17. John Gale raises to $30,000 from middle position and Alex Jacob reraises to $80,000. John Gale reraises to $150,000 and Jacob mucks his hand.

18. John Gale raises to $30,000 from middle position and Kevin Ho calls from the button. The flop comes 7 63and Gales bets $50,000. Ho folds and Gales wins the pot.

19. It is folded around to Joe Hachem in the small blind, who raises to $36,000. Jeffrey Roberson mucks his big blind and Hachem wins the pot.

20. John Gale receives a walk on his big blind.

21. Alex Jacob raises to $36,000 from under the gun and everyone folds.

Fri Jul 21 15:44:00 PDT 2006
Hands 22-27
22. Joe Hachem raises to $36,000 from middle position and everyone folds.

23. Alex Jacob limps from the small blind and Kevin Ho raises to $36,000 from the big blind. Jacob calls and the flop comes A K4. Jacob checks and Ho bets $40,000. Jacob folds and Ho wins the pot.

24. John Gale raises to $30,000 from middle position and everyone folds.

25. John Gale raises to $30,000 from middle position and he gets no callers.

26. Maros Lechman raises to $40,000 from the button and wins the pot. He shows KKas he rakes the pot.

27. Joe Hachem raises to $36,000 from the button and everyone folds.

Fri Jul 21 15:48:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Kevin Ho $443,000
John Gale $382,000
Alex Jacob $350,000
Joe Hachem $128,000
Maros "Premier" Lechman $71,000
Lee Grove $18,000
Jeff Roberson $14,000


Fri Jul 21 15:56:00 PDT 2006
Jeffrey Roberson Eliminated 7th ($51,704)
28. Joe Hachem raises to $36,000 from the cutoff and he wins the pot.

29. Alex Jacob receives a walk on his big blind.

30. Alex Jacob limps from the small blind and Kevin Ho checks. The flop comes A Q5and both players check. The turn 3and they check again. The river is the Jand Jacob checks. Ho bets $24,000 and Jacob makes the call. Ho shows Q9for a pair of queens and wins the pot.

31. Alex Jacob raises to $36,000 from the button and Kevin Ho reraises the pot of $120,000. Jacob folds and Ho wins the pot.

32. Jeffrey Roberson moves all in for his last $14,000 from under the gun and John Gale calls from middle position. Kevin Ho reraises to $50,000 from the button and Gale makes the call. The flop comes K1010and both players check. The turn is the 3and they check again. The river is the 6and Gale checks. Ho bets $70,000 and Gale mucks his hand. Ho shows AAand Roberson turns over Q3. Roberson has been eliminated in 7th.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

Recap Continued:

Fri Jul 21 16:02:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts with 6 players remaining are:
Kevin Ho $627,000
John Gale $320,000
Alex Jacob $286,000
Joe Hachem $110,000
Maros Lechman $53,000
Lee Grove $12,000

Fri Jul 21 16:06:00 PDT 2006
Hands 33-38
33. Kevin Ho raises to $36,000 from the cutoff and gets no callers.

34. Lee Grove is all in for his big blind. John Gale calls from the small blind and shows 10 6 . Grove turns over 6 5 and will need to improve. The board comes K J 6 6 K and they split the pot.

35. John Gale raises to $30,000 from the button and Jacob reraises to $90,000. Gale folds an Jacob wins the pot.

36. John Gale raises to $30,000 from the cutoff and Kevin Ho calls from the big blind. The flop comes 10 3 3 and Ho checks. Gales bets $50,000 and Ho folds his hand.

37. Kevin Ho raises to $36,000 from the small blind and wins the pot.

38. John Gales raises to $30,000 from under the gun and wins the pot. He shows A-K as he rakes the pot.

Fri Jul 21 16:14:00 PDT 2006
Lee Grove Eliminated 6th ($64,630)
39. Lee Grove moves all in for his last $6,000 from under the gun. Joe Hachem calls from the small blind and John Gale checks. They check down a board of K Q J and Joe Hachem turns over A 7 . Gale shows 7-2 for a pair of deuces. However, Groves flips over K-5 for a pair of kings and triples up.

40. Joe Hachem raises to $30,000 from the button and Lee Grove moves all in for his last $18,000. Hachem shows K 4 and Grove turns over A 7 . The board comes J J 6 K 3 and Lee Grove has been eliminated from the tournament.

Fri Jul 21 16:16:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts with 5 players remaining are:
Kevin Ho $609,000
John Gale $338,000
Alex Jacob $304,000
Joe Hachem $110,000
Maros Lechman $35,000

Fri Jul 21 16:23:00 PDT 2006
Maros Lechman Doubles Up Again
43. Kevin Ho raises to $36,000 from the small blind and Maros Lechman moves all in from the big blind. Ho makes the call and shows 7 4 . Lechman turns over A 6 and the board comes 10 10 3 9 8 . Lechman has doubled up yet again.
Fri Jul 21 16:20:00 PDT 2006
Maros "Premier" Lechman Doubles Up
41. There is a dead small blind and Kevin raises to $36,000 from under the gun. Everyone folds and he wins the pot.

42. Maros Lechman moves all in from under the gun for his last $35,000. Kevin Ho calls from the big blind and shows A J . Lechman flips over A 8 and will need to improve. The board comes K 8 6 9 K and Lechman catches a pair of eights to double up.

Fri Jul 21 16:25:00 PDT 2006
Quick Break
The players are currently on a 20-minute break.

Fri Jul 21 16:32:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Kevin Ho $510,000
John Gale $338,000
Alex Jacob $295,000
Maros Lechman $152,000
Joe Hachem $110,000

Fri Jul 21 16:46:00 PDT 2006
Blind Increase
The blinds have been increased to $8,000-$16,000.

Fri Jul 21 16:56:00 PDT 2006
Hands 44-50
44. Kevin Ho raises to $48,000 from the button and wins the pot.

45. Joe Hachem raises the pot, a total $48,000, from the small blind and wins the pot. Hachem shows 10 9 as he rakes the pot.

46. Kevin Ho raises to $48,000 from under the gun and everyone folds.

47. On a flop of 9 4 3 , Alex Jacob and Kevin Ho both check. The turn is the 5 and Jacob bets $60,000. Ho raises to $180,000 and Jacob mucks his hand.
48. Alex Jacob raises to $36,000 from the button and everyone folds.

49. Joe Hachem gets a walk on his big blind.

50. Alex Jacob raises to $40,000 from under the gun and wins the pot.
Fri Jul 21 17:12:00 PDT 2006
John Gale Doubles Up Through Alex Jacob
51. Alex Jacob gets a walk on his big blind.

52. John Gale raises to $45,000 from the button and Alex Jacob reraises to $120,000 from the small blind. Gale folds and Jacob wins the pot.

53. John Gale raises to $46,000 from the cutoff and he gets no callers.

54. Joe Hachem gets a walk on his small blind.

55. Alex Jacob raises to $40,000 from under the gun and John Gale makes the call from the big blind. The flop comes 7 4 3 and Gale checks. Jacob bets $80,000 and Gale raises all in for an additional $149,000. Jacob makes the call. Gale shows Q 8 for a queen high flush. Jacob turns over 5 3 for a straight flush draw. The turn comes the 8 and the river is the K . John Gale has doubled up and crippled Alex Jacob with $38,000.

Fri Jul 21 17:17:00 PDT 2006
Alex Jacob Doubles Up
56. Joe Hachem raises to $46,000 from the button and Alex Jacob calls all in. Hachem shows 10 10 and Jacob turns over A 10 . The board comes A 8 4 2 9 and Alex Jacob has doubled up to $84,000.

Fri Jul 21 17:18:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Kevin Ho $618,000
John Gale $540,000
Maros Lechman $90,000
Alex Jacob $84,000
Joe Hachem $72,000

Fri Jul 21 17:26:00 PDT 2006
Joe Hachem Doubles Up On the River
57. John Gale raises to $46,000 from the button and Kevin Ho calls from the big blind. The flop comes 8 7 3 and both players check. The turn is the A and Ho checks. Gale bets $75,000 and Ho folds his hand.

58. Alex Jacob raises to $56,000 from the button and everyone folds.

59. Maros Lechman raises to $45,000 from the small blind and wins the pot.

60. Kevin Ho raises to $43,000 from the cutoff and he gets no callers.

61. Kevin Ho raises to $48,000 from under the gun and Joe Hachem calls all in for exactly $48,000 from the button. Hachem shows A Q and Ho turns over 5 5 . The board comes J 3 2 3 Q and Joe Hachem rivers a queen to stay alive and double up to over $120,000.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

Recap Continued:

Fri Jul 21 17:31:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
John Gale $572,000
Kevin Ho $516,000
Joe Hachem $144,000
Maros Lechman $80,000
Alex Jacob $77,000

Fri Jul 21 17:32:00 PDT 2006
Alex Jacob Eliminated 5th ($77,556)
62. Joe Hachem raises to $45,000 from the cutoff and everyone folds.

63. John Gale raises to $46,000 from the cutoff and wins the pot.

64. Alex Jacob raises to $56,000 from the cutoff and Joe Hachem raises to put Jacob all in. Hachem turns over Q Qand Jacob shows 94. The board comes AQ92Kand Alex Jacob has been eliminated from the tournament in 5th place.

Fri Jul 21 17:35:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts with 4 players remaining are:
John Gale $590,000
Kevin Ho $516,000
Joe Hachem $228,000
Maros Lechman $70,000

Fri Jul 21 17:42:00 PDT 2006
Hands 65-70
65. Kevin Ho raises to $48,000 from under the gun and wins the pot.

66. Joe Hachem raises to $45,000 from the button and everyone folds.

67. Maros Lechman gets a walk on his big blind.

68. John Gale raises from under the gun and everyone folds.

69. Kevin Ho raises to $48,000 from under the gun and John Gale reraises from the big blind to $118,000 and Ho folds.

70. John Gale limps from the small blind and Kevin Ho raises to $48,000. Gale folds and Ho wins the pot.

Fri Jul 21 17:51:00 PDT 2006
Joe Hachem Eliminated 4th ($90,482)
71. John Gale raises to $46,000 from the button and he gets no callers.

72. Kevin Ho raises to $45,000 from the button and everyone folds.

73. Joe Hachem raises to $38,000 from the small blind and John Gale makes the call from the big blind. The flop comes K 43and Hachem bets the pot of $76,000. Gale makes the call and the turn comes the 8. Hachem moves all in for $90,000 and Gale makes the call. Gales shows A3for a pair of threes but Hachem turns over K9for a pair of kings. The river is the Aand Gale spikes two pair on the river to eliminate Hachem in 4th place.

Fri Jul 21 17:55:00 PDT 2006
Maros Lechman Doubles Up
74. Maros Lechman moves all in for $48,000 from the button and Kevin Ho makes the call from the big blind. Lechman turns over K Qand Ho shows 84. The board comes J955Aand Lechman has doubled up.

Fri Jul 21 17:57:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts with 3 players remaining are:
John Gale $850,000
Kevin Ho $444,000
Maros Lechman $104,000

Fri Jul 21 18:02:00 PDT 2006
Maros Lechman Doubles Up Yet Again
75. John Gale raises to $46,000 from the button and Maros Lechman moves all in from the big blind for $104,000 total. Gale makes the call and shows 10 9. Lechman flips over AKand the board comes 66247. Maros Lechman has doubled up to $216,000.

Fri Jul 21 18:04:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
John Gale $746,000
Kevin Ho $436,000
Maros Lechman $216,000

Fri Jul 21 18:06:00 PDT 2006
Kevin Ho Eliminated 3rd ($103,408)
76. Kevin Ho raises to $43,000 from the button and John Gale reraises from the big blind to $115,000. Ho makes the call and the flop comes A 108. Gale bets $200,000 and Ho moves all in. Gale calls immediately and shows AJfor a pair of aces with a jack kicker. Ho turns over J9for an open ended straight draw. The turn is the Kand the river comes the 3. Kevin Ho has been eliminated in 3rd place.

Fri Jul 21 18:09:00 PDT 2006
Quick Break
There is a quick break while tournament officials prepare for heads-up play.

Fri Jul 21 18:13:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
John Gale $1,200,000
Maros Lechman $208,000

Fri Jul 21 18:26:00 PDT 2006
Hands 77-82
77. John Gale raises from the button to $38,000 and Maros Lechman folds.

78. Lechman limps in and Gale checks. The flop comes J 77and Gale bets $30,000. Lechman calls and the turn is the 10. Both players check and the river is the 2. Gale checks and Lechman bets $65,000. Gale folds and Lechman wins the pot.

79. Gale raises to $38,000 and Lechman folds his hand.

80. Lechman raises to $38,000 and Gales makes the call. The flop comes AK3and Gale checks. Lechman bets out and Gale folds.

81. Gale limps in from the small blind and Lechman checks. The flop comes Q98and Lechman checks. Gale bets $25,000 and Gale wins the pot.

82. Lechman limps in and Gale checks. The flop comes 753and Gale bets $25,000. Lechman folds and Gale wins the pot.

Fri Jul 21 18:30:00 PDT 2006
Maros Lechman Doubles Up
83. John Gale raises to $35,000 from the button and Maros Lechman reraises to $105,000 from the big blind. Gale calls and Lechman moves all in blind. The flop comes 4 32and Gale makes the call, showing 107. Lechman turns over A10and the turn is the 2. The river comes the Aand Maros Lechman has doubled up to around $450,000.

Fri Jul 21 18:31:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
John Gale $950,000
Maros Lechman $450,000

Fri Jul 21 18:31:00 PDT 2006
Blind Increase
The blinds have been increased to $10,000-$20,000.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

Recap Continued:

Fri Jul 21 18:38:00 PDT 2006
Maros Lechman Takes The Chip Lead
84. Maros Lechman limps in and John Gale checks. The flop comes Q 105and both players check. The turn is the 10and Gale bets $40,000. Lechman makes the call and the river is the J. They both check and Gale shows 53. Lechman mucks and Gale wins the pot.

85. Gale raises to $40,000 and Lechman makes the call. The flop comes 553and Lechman checks. Gale bets $60,000 and Lechman folds. Gale picks up the pot.

86. Lechman raises to $60,000 and Gale folds.

87. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes 1073and Gale bets $30,000. Lechman raises to $100,000 and Gale makes the call. The turn comes the 8and Lechman moves all in. Gale immediately calls and 107for two pair. However, Lechman shows 108for top two pair. The river is the Qand Lechman has doubled up once again and taken over the chip lead.

Fri Jul 21 18:39:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Maros Lechman $740,000
John Gale $655,000

Fri Jul 21 18:40:00 PDT 2006
Hands 88-92
88. Maros Lechman limps in and John Gale checks. The flop comes K J8and Gale bets $40,000. Lechman makes the call and the turn is the 9. Gale checks and Lechman bets $80,000. Gale folds and Lechman wins the pot.

89. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes A62and Lechman checks. Gale bets $30,000 and Lechman makes the call. The turn is the 9and Lechman checks. Gale bets $55,000 and Lechman folds.

90. Unknown action.

91. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes 654and Lechman checks. Gale bets $30,000 and Lechman calls. The turn is the 10and both players check. The river is the 2and Lechman checks. Gale bets $55,000 and Lechman calls. Gale turns over 9-7 for nine high but Lechman shows A-6 for a pair of sixes.

92. Lechman raises to $60,000 from the button and Gale makes the call. The flop comes 1032and both players check. The turn is the 7and Gale bets $90,000. Lechman folds and Gale wins the pot.

Fri Jul 21 18:56:00 PDT 2006
Hands 93-97
93. John Gale limps in and Maros Lechman checks. The flop comes K 109and both players check. The turn is the 3and Lechman bets $30,000. Gales folds and Lechman rakes the pot.

94. Lechman limps and Gales checks. The flop comes 1053and Gale bets $30,000. Lechman makes the call and the turn is the 2. Gale checks and Lechman bets $60,000. Gale makes the call and the turn is the 4. Both players check and Gale shows Q-5 for a pair of fives. However, Lechman shows 5-2 for two pair and rakes the pot.

95. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes J102and Lechman checks. Gale bets $30,000 and Lechman calls.

96. Lechman raises to $60,000 and Gales calls from the big blind. The flop comes Q87and both players check. The turn is the 4and they check again. The river is the Kand they both check again. Lechman shows 33but Gale shows 10-7 for a pair of sevens and wins the pot.

97. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes 762and Lechman checks. Gale bets $30,000 and Lechman folds.

Fri Jul 21 18:57:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Maros Lechman $850,000
John Gale $550,000

Fri Jul 21 19:07:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Maros Lechman $1,100,000
John Gale $300,000

Fri Jul 21 19:08:00 PDT 2006
John Gale Doubles Up
98. John Gale limps in and Maros Lechman checks. The flop comes A J3and Gale bets $30,000. Lechman calls and the turn is the 6. Both players check and the river is the K. Gale shows 94but Lechman turns over 32for a pair of threes.

99. Gale limps and Lechman checks. The flop comes Q93and both players check. The turn is the 5and Lechman checks to Gale, who bets $30,000. Lechman folds and Gale wins the pot.

100. Lechman raises from the button and Gale folds.

101. Gale raises from the button to $50,000 and Lechman folds.

102. Lechman raises to $60,000 and Gale calls. The flop comes Q92and Gale checks. Lechman bets $80,000 and Gale raises to $180,000. Lechman reraises the pot $480,000 more and Gale mucks his cards.

103. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes Q105and Lechman checks. Gales bets $30,000 and Lechman makes the call. The turn is the 4and Lechman checks. Gale bets $80,000 and Lechman bets the pot, putting Gale all in. Gale shows 105for two pair and Lechman shows J6for a flush draw. The river comes the 10and John Gale has doubled up.

Fri Jul 21 19:10:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Maros Lechman $780,000
John Gale $620,000

Fri Jul 21 19:17:00 PDT 2006
Hands 104-109
104. Maros Lechman limps in and John Gale checks. The flop comes Q 42and Gale bets $25,000. Lechman folds and Gale wins the pot.

105. Gale raises to $40,000 and Lechman makes the call. The flop comes AJ3and Lechman checks. Gale bets $50,000 and Lechman folds.

106. Lechman raises to $60,000 from the button and Gale makes the call. The flop comes KJ6and Gale checks. Lechman bets $80,000 and Gale folds. Lechman shows AAas he rakes the pot.

107. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes AQ8and both players check. The turn is the 4and Lechman checks. Gale bets $20,000 and Lechman makes the call. The river is the 6and both players check. Lechman shows A9and Gale mucks.

108. Lechman raises to $60,000 and Gale makes the call. The flop comes Q109and both players check. The turn is the 4and Gale bets $100,000. Lechman folds and Gale wins the pot.

109. Gale raises to $40,000 from the button and Lechman folds.

Fri Jul 21 19:18:00 PDT 2006
Hands 110-116
110. Maros Lechman limps in and John Gale checks. The flop comes Q 97and Gale checks. Lechman bets $30,000 and Gale folds.

111. Gale limps and Lechman raises to $40,000. Gales calls and the flop comes Q107. Lechman bets $80,000 and Gale raises to $200,000. Lechman reraises the pot and is all in. Gale folds and Lechman rakes a nice pot.

112. Lechman raises to $60,000 from the button and Gale folds.

113. Gale raises from button and Lechman makes the call. The flop comes A62and Lechman checks. Gale bets $80,000 and Lechman folds.

114. Lechman folds and Gale gets a walk on his big blind.

115. Gale folds and Lechman gets a walk on his big blind. Lechman shows 88.

116. Lechman folds and Gale gets a walk on his big blind.

Fri Jul 21 19:22:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Maros Lechman $1,000,000
John Gale $400,000


Fri Jul 21 19:34:00 PDT 2006
Hands 117-122
117. John Gale raises to $40,000 and Maros Lechman makes the call. The flop comes 7 54and both players check. the turn is the 2and Lechman bets $50,000. Gale folds and Lechman rakes the pot.

118. Lechman raises to $60,000 from the button and Gale folds.

119. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes 992and Lechman checks. Gale bets $30,000 and Lechman folds.

120. Lechman limps in and Gale checks. The flop comes Q64and Gales bets $30,000. Lechman calls and the turn is the A. Both players check and the river is the 2. They check again and Lechman shows 86. Gale mucks and Lechman wins the pot.

121. Gale raises to $40,000 and Lechman makes the call. The flop comes 932and Lechman checks. Gale bets $60,000 and Lechman folds.

122. Lechman limps in and Gale checks. The flop comes Q92and both players check. The turn is the 10and they check again. Gale bets $30,000 and Lechman calls. The river is the 8and Gale bets $60,000. Lechman folds and Gale wins the pot.

Fri Jul 21 19:37:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Maros Lechman $1,000,000
John Gale $400,000

Fri Jul 21 19:42:00 PDT 2006
Hands 123-128
123. John Gale limps in and Maros Lechman checks. The flop comes K 10 7 and both players check. They both check a turn of 5 . They check down the river 6 and Lechman shows Q 10 . Gale mucks and Lechman wins the pot.

124. Gale receives a walk on his big blind.

125. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes A 7 6 and Lechman checks. Gale bets $25,000 and Lechman folds.

126. Lechman raises to $60,000 and Gale makes the call. The flop comes 7 6 4 and Gale bets $60,000. Lechman calls and the turn is the J . Both players check and the 2 falls on the river. Gale bets $80,000 and Lechman folds.

127. Gale raises to $40,000 and Lechman makes the call. The flop comes A Q 8 and Lechman checks. Gale bets $50,000 and Lechman raises the pot. Gale folds and Lechman picks up the pot.

128. Lechman limps in and Gale raises to $50,000. Lechman folds and Gale wins the pot.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

Recap Continued:

Fri Jul 21 19:49:00 PDT 2006
Hands 129-133
129. John Gale limps from the small blind and Maros Lechman checks. Both players check a flop of A J7and the turn is the 10. Lechman checks and Gale bets $30,000. Lechman calls and the river is the J. Both players check and Lechman shows K8for a king high flush. Gale mucks and Lechman wins the pot.

130. Lechman limps and Gale checks. The flop comes Q52and Gale bets $30,000. Lechman calls and the turn is the 10. Gale checks and Lechman bets $50,000. Gale raises to $130,000 and Lechman folds.

131. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes 975and both players check. They check a turn of A. The river comes the Jand they both check again. Lechman shows A10and Gale mucks.

132. Lechman limps in and Gale raises $30,000 more. Lechman calls and the flop comes K1010. Gale bets $100,000 and Lechman folds.

133. Gale raises to $40,000 and Lechman reraises the pot of $100,000. Gale folds and Lechman wins the pot.

Fri Jul 21 19:50:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Maros Lechman $860,000
John Gale $540,000

Fri Jul 21 19:56:00 PDT 2006
Hands 134-138
134. Maros Lechman folds from the button and John Gale gets a walk on his big blind.

135. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes A 10 6 and Lechman checks. Gale bets $20,000 and Lechman folds.

136. Gale gets a walk on his big blind.

137. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes K J 5 and Lechman checks. Gale bets $20,000 and Lechman raises to $80,000. Gale makes the call and the turn is the 10 . Lechman bets the pot of $200,000. Gale folds and Lechman wins the pot.

138. Lechman raises to $60,000 and Gale folds.

Fri Jul 21 19:57:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Maros Lechman $968,000
John Gale $432,000

Fri Jul 21 20:00:00 PDT 2006
John Gale Doubles Up
139. John Gale limps in and Maros Lechman checks. They check down a board of A 98J3and Lechman shows K-6. Gale turns over K-2 and they chop the pot.

140. Lechman raises to $60,000 and Gale reraises the pot of $120,000. Lechman moves all in and Gale calls. Lechman shows 44and Gale turns over 88. The board comes K527Qand John Gale has doubled up.

Fri Jul 21 20:01:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
John Gale $864,000
Maros Lechman $536,000

Fri Jul 21 20:02:00 PDT 2006
Hand 141
141. John Gale limps in and Maros Lechman checks. The flop comes 6 55and Lechman checks. Gale bets $20,000 and Lechman calls. They both check a turn of 6and the river is the 5. Lechman bets $40,000 and Gale calls. Lechman shows K-7 and Gale turns over J-7. Both players play the board and split the pot.

Fri Jul 21 20:03:00 PDT 2006
Dinner Break
The players are currently on a 45-minute dinner break.

Fri Jul 21 20:52:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
John Gale $865,000
Maros Lechman $545,000

Fri Jul 21 20:58:00 PDT 2006
Blind Increase
The blinds have been increased to $15,000-$30,000.

Fri Jul 21 21:05:00 PDT 2006
Hands 142-147
142. Maros Lechman limps from the button and John Gale checks. The flop comes K 75and both players check. The turn is the 8and Gale bets $45,000. Lechman folds and Gale wins the pot.

143. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes KJ10and Lechman checks. Gale bets $30,000 and Lechman folds.

144. Lechman folds and Gale gets a walk on his big blind.

145. Gale limps in and Lechman raises to $60,000. Gale folds and Lechman wins the pot.

146. Lechman limps in and Gale checks. The flop comes 772and Gale bets $45,000. Lechman folds and Gale wins the pot.

147. Gale limps and Lechman checks. They check a flop of Q75and the turn is the 2. Lechman checks and the Gales bets $40,000. Lechman folds and Gale wins the pot.

Fri Jul 21 21:11:00 PDT 2006
Hands 148-152
148. Maros Lechman limps in from the button and John Gale checks. The flop comes K 76and Gale checks. Lechman bets $50,000 and Gale folds.

149. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes 1053and Lechman checks. Gale bets $30,000 and Lechman folds.

150. Lechman limps in and Gale checks. The flop comes 743and Gale bets $35,000. Lechman folds and Gale wins the pot.

151. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes KJ4and both players check. The turn is the 6and Lechman checks. Gale bets $35,000 and Lechman makes the call. The river is the 2and Lechman checks. Gale bets $55,000 and Lechman folds.

152. Lechman limps in and Gale checks. The flop comes QJ3and both players check. The turn is the Jand they check again. The river is the Kand Gale checks. Lechman bets $40,000 and Gale folds.

Fri Jul 21 21:14:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
John Gale $1,020,000
Maros Lechman $390,000

Fri Jul 21 21:19:00 PDT 2006
Hands 153-157
153. John Gale limps and Maros Lechman raises to $60,000. Gale folds and Lechman wins the pot.

154. Lechman folds and Gale gets a walk on his big blind.

155. Gale raises to $60,000 and Lechman makes the call. The flop comes A K10and Lechman checks. Gale bets $60,000 and Lechman raises to $240,000. Gale folds and Lechman mucks.

156. Lechman calls the big blind and Gale checks. The flop comes K86and they both check. The turn is the 8and Gale bets $45,000. Lechman raises to $100,000 and Gale folds.

157. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes 852and both players check. The turn is the Qand Lechman checks. Gale bets $45,000 and Lechman makes the call. The river is the Aand Lechman checks. Gale bets $100,000 and Lechman quickly calls. Gale shows king high but Lechman turns over Q6for a pair of queens.

Fri Jul 21 21:23:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Maros Lechman $870,000
John Gale $540,000

Fri Jul 21 21:27:00 PDT 2006
Hands 158-163
158. Maros Lechman folds and John Gale gets a walk on his big blind.

159. Gale raises to $60,000 and Lechman calls. The flop comes 6 6 3 and Lechman checks. Gale bets $100,000 and Lechman calls. The turn is the 6 and both players check. The 10 falls on the river and they both check again. Lechman shows A 9 and Gale mucks.

160. Lechman limps in and Gale checks. The flop comes Q 4 3 and Gale bets $60,000. Lechman folds and Gale wins the pot.

161. Gale calls from the button and Lechman checks. The flop comes K J 4 and Lechman checks. Gale bets $45,000 and gets no call.

162. Lechman raises to $90,000 and Gale reraises to $200,000. Lechman makes the call and the flop comes A K 4 . Gale moves all in and Lechman folds.

163. Gale limps and Lechman checks. They check a flop of K 6 5 and the turn is the 10 . They check again and the river is the K . They check once more and Gale shows queen high to take the pot.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

[Event 29] $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em (Final Day)

Recap Continued:

Fri Jul 21 21:29:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
John Gale $820,000
Maros Lechman $590,000

Fri Jul 21 21:33:00 PDT 2006
Hands 164-169
164. Maros Lechman limps in and John Gale checks. The flop comes K 8 3 and Gale bets $45,000. Lechman folds and Gale wins the pot.

165. Gale raises to $60,000 and Lechman folds his big blind.

166. Lechman folds and Gale gets a walk on his big blind.

167. Gale folds and Lechman gets a walk on his big blind.

168. Lechman limps in and Gale checks. The flop comes 9 8 4 and both players check. The turn is the K and Gale checks. Lechman bets $45,000 and Gale folds.

169. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes Q 6 4 and Lechman checks. Gale bets $45,000 and Lechman folds.

Fri Jul 21 21:37:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
John Gale $1,035,000
Maros Lechman $375,000

Fri Jul 21 21:44:00 PDT 2006
John Gale Wins the $2,500 Pot Limit Hold 'Em Event ($374,849)
170. Maros Lechman limps in and John Gale raises an additional $40,000. Lechman calls and the flop comes 10 8 5 . Gale bets $80,000 and Lechman makes the call. The turn is the A and both players check. The river is the 3 and Gale bets $120,000. Lechman folds and Gale wins the pot.

171. Gale limps in and Lechman checks. The flop comes J 9 3 and both players check. The turn is the K and Lechman checks. Gale bets $45,000 and Lechman folds.

172. Gale gets a walk on his big blind.

173. Gale limps in and Lechman raises. Gale folds and Lechman wins the pot.

174. Lechman folds and Gale gets another walk on his big blind.

175. Gale limps in and Lechman raises to $90,000. Gale makes the call and Lechman bets the pot in the dark. The flop comes 10 9 7 and Gale moves all in. Lechman calls and shows A 6 . Gale shows K 9 and is in the lead. The turn is 5 and the river is the 2 .

Maros Lechman finishes the tournament in second place and earns $197,768.

John Gale wins the gold bracelet and $374,849.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Day 2)

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Day 2)

Recap from overnight:

Fri Jul 21 14:16:00 PDT 2006
Play Begins
Play has begun with 36 players and blinds at $1,200-$2,400 with a $300 ante.

Fri Jul 21 14:21:00 PDT 2006
Rousso Doubles Through Khayat
With a board of 7 43ARousso pushes all-in for $41,000 and is called by Omar Khayat who shows 86. Rousso shows A-K and the river brings a 3doubling Rousso up to $85,000.

Fri Jul 21 14:25:00 PDT 2006
Rumptz Eliminated
Jim Rumptz has been eliminated in 36th place taking home $11,319.

Fri Jul 21 14:29:00 PDT 2006
Berra Eliminated By Franklin
Michael Berra pushes all-in pre-flop for $13,000 and is called by Tom Franklin. Franklin shows 9-9 and Berra has Q-J. The board comes down 8-3-2-3-6 and Berra is out in 35th place cashing in with $11,319.

Fri Jul 21 14:35:00 PDT 2006
Dustin Woolf Eliminated
Dustin Woolf has been eliminated early in today's action by Johnathan Gaskell in 34th place ($11,319).

Fri Jul 21 14:40:00 PDT 2006
Woo Eliminated
Michael Woo has been eliminated in 33rd place ($11,319)

Fri Jul 21 14:44:00 PDT 2006
Raising
Marty Wilson raises to $8,000 on the button and Jeff Madsen re-raises to $20,000 from the small blind. Wilson re-raises $50,000 more and Madsens folds.

Fri Jul 21 14:47:00 PDT 2006
Ford and Lawson Busted
Ted Lawson and Robert Ford have busted out of the tournament in 32nd and 31st respectively earning $11,319. each.

Fri Jul 21 14:52:00 PDT 2006
Williamson III Doubles Up
Robert Williamson III pushes all-in for $23,000 under-the-gun. Omar Khayat makes the call and shows Q Qand Williamson has AK. The board comes 982A2and Williamson has doubled up to $46,000.

Fri Jul 21 14:57:00 PDT 2006
Madsen's Aces
After a raise and a call, Jeff Madsen re-raises but fails to get any action. Madsen smiles as he shows pocket Aces and collects the pot as he builds his stack to $150,000.

Fri Jul 21 15:04:00 PDT 2006
Omar Khayat Eliminated
With a board of K-2-2-4-Q Khayat is all-in against Gregg Merkow. Khayat has A-4 but Merkow has 8-2 for trip 2's. Khayat is out in 29th place taking home $11,319.

Fri Jul 21 15:09:00 PDT 2006
Marco Traniello Eliminated
Marco Traniello has been eliminated in 26th place ($11,319).

Fri Jul 21 15:13:00 PDT 2006
Juanda Doubles Through Wilson
Marty Wilson raises and Juanda re-raises all-in for $65,000 total. Wilson calls and shows K Qand Juanda shows JJ. The board comes down 644J6and Juanda doubles up with a full house and is now up to $130,000. Wilson is down to $140,000.

Fri Jul 21 15:17:00 PDT 2006
Halling Doubles Through Wilson
Frederick Halling is all-in after the flop of Q 9Qand is called by Marty Wilson for a total of $70,000. Wilson has AQand has Halling's QJdominated. The turn is a Jand Halling makes a fullhouse and takes the lead. The river is a 4and just like that Halling is up to $145,000.

Fri Jul 21 15:18:00 PDT 2006
Madsen's Shows
With a board of K Q7, John Juanda and Jeff Madsen are the only two left in a big pot. Juanda bets $29,000, Madsen re-raises to $69,000. Juanda thinks for a bit before mucking his cards. Madsen turns over pocket 5's. Juanda tells Madsen he couldn't pair his cards and the 5's were good.

Fri Jul 21 15:19:00 PDT 2006
Gavatin Cracks Willis' Aces
Mats Gavatin raises under-the-gun and Brian Willis re-raises all-in from the small blind for $50,000. Gavatin makes the call and shows A 8and Willis has AA. The flop comes down A73giving Willis a set and Gavatin a flush draw. The turn is a 4and river a 9giving Gavatin the flush and doubling up tp $70,000. Willis is down to $15,000.

Fri Jul 21 15:20:00 PDT 2006
Level Up
The level has increased the blinds are $1,500-$3,000 with a $400 ante.

Fri Jul 21 15:26:00 PDT 2006
Lindgren and James Bucking Heads
Erick Lindgren raises to $6,000 from under-the-gun, Kenna James calls from the big blind. The flop comes A 42, James checks and Lindgren bets $8,000, James calls. The turn is the 10, both players check. The river is the J, James checks again, Lindgren fires out $17,000 and James calls. Lindgren flips over KQfor the Ace high straight and James mucks with disapointment. James tells Lindgren it's ok to count out the last bet of $17,000 out of his stack and Lindgren reaches over to James stack to collect the last bet.

Fri Jul 21 15:26:00 PDT 2006
Loveland and Todd Eliminated
Christopher Loveland and Don Todd have been eliminated in 25th and 24th respectively ($11,319).

Fri Jul 21 15:33:00 PDT 2006
Foltyon Doubles Through Franklin
Tom Franklin raises to $10,000 from the button and Paul Foltyon re-raises all-in for $18,000 more and Franklin calls. Foltyon shows J Jand Franklin shows K10. The board comes down 92257and Foltyon has doubled up to $65,000.

Fri Jul 21 15:39:00 PDT 2006
Banducci Busts Peterson
After the flop of K Q2Banducci checks and Mark Peterson goes all-in for $30,000 and is called by Banducci. Peterson shows 108and Banducci has K7. The turn is a 5and river is a J. Peterson is out in 23rd place ($11,319). Banducci has the chip lead with $310,000.

Fri Jul 21 15:44:00 PDT 2006
Woods Doubles Through Lindgren
Tony Woods pushes all-in for $38,000 and is called by Erick Lindgren. Woods has 5 5but Lindgren has 1010. The flop is K82and Lindgren still has the lead. The turn is a 5and Woods makes his set. The river is a 2and Woods has doubled up to $95,000, the hand leaves Lindgren with $205,000

Fri Jul 21 15:51:00 PDT 2006
Huge Pot
With over $50,000 in the pot, and the board reading J 82KATom Franklin pushes all-in. Gregg Merkow thinks for almost 5 minutes before folding. Merkow is down to $59,000. Franklin now has $304,000.

Fri Jul 21 15:52:00 PDT 2006
Kenna James Eliminated
Kenna Jameshas been eliminated in 22nd place ($11,319).

Fri Jul 21 15:55:00 PDT 2006
Williamson III Eliminated
With a flop of A-9-3 Robert Williamson III pushes all-in for his last $18,000 and is called by Paul Foltyon. Williamson III shows 9-8 and Foltyon has A-2 with the lead. Williamson III needs a 9 or 8 to stay alive. The turn is a 7 and river a 3 and Williamson III is out in 21st place walking with $11,319.

Fri Jul 21 15:58:00 PDT 2006
Willis Eliminated In 19th
Joe Awada raises in the small blind enough to put Brian Willis all-in from the big blind. Wilson calls and turns over 6 6, Awada is in the lead though with his pocket 9's. The board comes A827A, eliminating Wilson in 19th.

Fri Jul 21 15:59:00 PDT 2006
Gavatin Eliminated
Mats Gavatin has been eliminated in 20th place ($11,319).

Fri Jul 21 16:01:00 PDT 2006
Three Tables Remain
Play has stopped and players will re-draw for seats for the final 3 tables.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Day 2)

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Day 2)

Recap Continued:

Fri Jul 21 16:13:00 PDT 2006
Final Three Tables
The remaining 18 players are combining to 3 tables.
Table 118:
1 - John Juanda
2 - Peter Fischer
3 - Marty Wilson
4 - Vanessa Rousso
5 - Paul Wasicka
6 - Paul Foltyon
Table 119:
1 - Cliff Cantor
2 - Gregg Merkow
3 - Tony Woods
4 - Captain Tom Franklin
5 - Jenny Kang
6 - Yehia "Joe" Awada
Table 120:
1 - Erick Lindgren
2 - Michael Banducci
3 - Philippe Boucher
4 - Fredrik Halling
5 - Jeff Madsen
6 - Jonathan Gaskell
Play will continue until we are down to 6 players.

Fri Jul 21 16:16:00 PDT 2006
Cantor Re-Raises Awada
Joe Awada raises in middle position to $13,000, Cliff Cantor re-raises to $50,500. Awada asks how much Cantor has left and he says around $60,000. Awada thinks for a few minutes before mucking his hand face up showing A K.
Fri Jul 21 16:20:00 PDT 2006
Cantor Knocks Out Merkow
Gregg Merkow gets all the money in $50,000 and is called by Cliff Cantor. Merkow has J-J but Cantor shows A-A the board is no help and Merkow is out in 18th place ($15,489).

Fri Jul 21 16:26:00 PDT 2006
Phillipe Boucher Backs Down
Michael Banducci raises to $9,000 and Phillipe Boucher re-raises to $25,500 and Banducci makes the call. The flop comes down J 63and Boucher bets $30,000. Banducci moves all-in for $200,000 and Boucher folds. Banducci is up to $425,000 and Boucher is at $120,000.

Fri Jul 21 16:28:00 PDT 2006
Woods Doubles Up
Cliff Cantor raises to $9,000 from the button and Tony Woods in seat three raises to $28,000. Cantor re-raises, putting Woods all-in, who calls. Woods shows A Jand Cantor flips over 22. The board comes JJ33Qand Woods doubles up to $161,500.

Fri Jul 21 16:29:00 PDT 2006
Juanda's Kings Cracked Sending Him To the Rail
Paul Wasicka raises under-the-gun to $10,500, John Juanda re-raises to $30,000. Wasicka comes over the top and pushes all-in for $90,000. Wasicka has Juanda covered and Juanda calls. Juanda shows K K, Wasicka J9. The flop comes 843, not helping Wasicka and Juanda's Kings are still in the lead. The turn is the 7, which gives Wasicka a flush and gut shot straight flush draw. The river is the 10for Wasicka's straight flush and Juanda is eliminated in 17th place.

Fri Jul 21 16:34:00 PDT 2006
Break Time
The players are on a short break.

Fri Jul 21 16:40:00 PDT 2006
Madsen Takes One From Lindgren
Jeff Madsen raises to $9,000 from under-the-gun and Erick Lindgren calls from the cut-off. The flop comes 9 92and Madsen bets $10,000. Lindgren raises to $20,000 and Madsen calls. The turn is a 10and Madsen bets out $33,000 and Lindgren folds. Madsen shows Lindgren AKand collects the pot with Ace-high. Lindgren is down to $135,000 and Madsen is up to $220,000.

Fri Jul 21 16:57:00 PDT 2006
Level Increased
Players are back from their break and the blinds are $2,000-$4,000 with a $500 ante.

Fri Jul 21 16:59:00 PDT 2006
All-In By Fischer
Peter Fischer calls from the small blind, Marty Wilson checks out of the big blind. The flop comes K 73, both players check. The turn is the 2, Fischer bets $10,000, Wilson re-raises to $22,000. Fischer thinks for a little bit before pushing all-in for just under $88,000. Wilson mucks his hand and Fischer adds almost $40,000 to his stack. He now is at $150,000.

Fri Jul 21 17:05:00 PDT 2006
Gaskell Takes Down a Nice One
Michael Baducci raises to $11,000 from under the gun and is called by Jonathan Gaskell from the small blind and Erick Lindgren from the big blind. The flop is 10 84and all three check. The turn is a Kthe blinds check and Baducci bets $25,000 and Gaskell raises all-in for another $80,000. After several minutes Baducci folds and Gaskell takes down the pot and now sits with $160,000.

Fri Jul 21 17:06:00 PDT 2006
Wasicka Takes One Down
Paul Wasicka raises on the button to $8,000. Peter Fischer calls from the big blind. The flop comes A 88, Fischer checks and Wasicka bets $9,000. Fischer folds, giving Wasicka the pot.

Fri Jul 21 17:12:00 PDT 2006
Madsen With Aces
Jeff Madsen raises under the gun to $15,000 and Michael Banducci calls from the button. The flop comes K 54and Madsen bets out $20,000. Banducci calls and the turn is a 2and Madsen fires out $30,000. After 2 minutes Banducci calls again. The river is a 6and both players check. Madsen shows AAand Banducci folds a King as he mucks. Banducci is down to $320,000 and Madsen is up to $290,000.

Fri Jul 21 17:15:00 PDT 2006
Wasicka on a Roll
Peter Fischer raises in late position to $10,000, Paul Wasicka calls in the big blind. The flop comes A K9. Wasicka checks, Fischer bets $16,000, Wasicka calls. The turn is the 6, both players check. The river brings the 3and Wasicka fires out $30,000 causing Fischer to fold.

Fri Jul 21 17:17:00 PDT 2006
Tight Time
Table 119 has not seen a turn card in the last ten hands.

Fri Jul 21 17:19:00 PDT 2006
Boucher Pushes Halling Out
Fredrik Halling raises to $11,000 from under-the-gun and is called by Phillippe Boucher calls from the big blind. The flop is Q J4and Boucher checks. Halling bets $15,000 and Boucher moves all-in behind him for $80,000 more. Halling folds immediately. Halling is now left with $190,000 and Boucher is at $130,000.

Fri Jul 21 17:21:00 PDT 2006
Rousso Eliminates Fischer
Vanessa Rousso raises in middle position to $12,000, Peter Fischer re-raises in the small blind to $22,000 and Rousso calls. The flop comes J 109. Fischer pushes all in for $73,000 and Rousso calls. Rousso flips over AJfor top pair with Ace kicker, Fischer AQfor an open ended straight draw or one of the three remaining Queens left in the deck. The turn and river bring the 46, eliminating Fischer in 16th place. Rousso now has a stack in front of her at $223,000.

Fri Jul 21 17:24:00 PDT 2006
Kang Induces Fold
Cliff Cantor raises to $13,000 from under-the-gun, its folded to Jenny Kang in the small blind who raises over the top all-in for $32,500 more. Cantor folds and Kang takes the pot.

Fri Jul 21 17:25:00 PDT 2006
Madsen Takes Large One From Baducci
With a board showing 10 8652and an $80,000 pot, Madsen checks and Banducci bets $60,000. Madsen calls and shows 109for top pair and Baducci mucks. Madsen is now the chip leader with $380,000 and Banducci is down to $203,000.

Fri Jul 21 17:34:00 PDT 2006
Gaskell In Monster Pot
Vanessa Rousso raises in the cut-off to $16,000, Paul Wisicka calls on the button, Jonathan Gaskell re-raises to $42,000. Rousso folds and Wisicka calls. The flop comes 10 53. Gaskell bets $45,000, Wisicka folds. Gaskell now is at $220,000.

Fri Jul 21 17:36:00 PDT 2006
Battle Of The Blinds
After the table folds to him in the small blind, Tony Woods limps in, Tom Franklin raises to $12,000 from the big blind, and Woods calls. The flop is K 93and both players check. The turn is the 5, Woods bets $25,000 and Franklin calls. The river is the 9, Woods quickly checks, and Franklin bets $25,000. Woods then moves all in for $112,000 more. Franklin thinks for several minutes and finally folds. Woods now has $235,000, and Franklin is down to $200,000.

Fri Jul 21 17:37:00 PDT 2006
Lindgren Loses One With a Kicker
On a 9 high flop the turn and river (A )(7) is checked down. Lindgren shows J-9but Fredrik Halling shows Q9for a higher kicker. Halling takes down a $35,000 pot and is up to $175,000.

Fri Jul 21 17:39:00 PDT 2006
Trying To Double Up
Paul Wasicka raises in the cut-off position to $10,000 and Marty Wilson pushes all-in for $38,500. Wasicka thinks for a second before folding.

Fri Jul 21 17:42:00 PDT 2006
Big Blind Special
Tom Franklin defends his big blind on raise by Joe Awada. The flop and turn comes 8 755and both players check twice. The river is the 10, Franklin bets $13,000 and Awada calls. Franklin shows 85for Fives full, and he takes the pot.

Fri Jul 21 17:45:00 PDT 2006
Halling Takes Some from Madsen
Fredrik Halling raises to $11,000 from under-the-gun and Madsen calls from mid-position, along with Boucher from the big blind. The flop is Q J10and Halling bets $20,000, Madsen calls and Boucher folds. The turn is a 4and both players check. The river is a 10and Halling bets out $40,000 which is called by Madsen. Halling shows A10and Madsen shows 109. Halling takes the pot and now has $310,000 and Madsen has $280,000.

Fri Jul 21 17:59:00 PDT 2006
Captain Bully
Cliff Cantor ($81,000) raises to $13,000 preflop from the button, Tom Franklin ($258,000) calls from the big blind. The flop comes 10 99, Franklin checks, Cantor bets $20,000, Franklin moves all-in, and Cantor folds. Cantor is now down to $48,000, and Franklin now has $291,000

Fri Jul 21 18:04:00 PDT 2006
Levels Increase
After a quick 5 minute break, the blinds have now increased to $2,500 and 5,000 with a $500 ante.

Fri Jul 21 18:08:00 PDT 2006
Paul Foltyon Doubles Up
Paul Foltyon pushes all-in for $51,000 and Paul Wasicka calls. Wasicka has A Q, Foltyon AA. The board comes KJ589and Foltyon doubles up to $104,000. Jonathan Gaskell in seat 1 tells the table he folded K-J.

Fri Jul 21 18:12:00 PDT 2006
Kang Doubles Through Awada
Jenny Kang ($93,000) raises to $16,000 from the small blind, Joe Awada ($105,000) re-raises all-in over the top, and Kang calls. Kang shows 10 10, and Awada shows AK. The flop all but shuts Awada out of the hand as it comes 1062. The turn is the Qgiving Awada four outs. The river is the A, and Jenny Kang doubles to over $185,000. Awada is left crippled with about $12,000.

Fri Jul 21 18:14:00 PDT 2006
Play Has Tightened
Play at the chip leader, Jeff Madsen's table has tightened up significantly. The last 5 hands have not seen a flop.

Fri Jul 21 18:16:00 PDT 2006
Awada Still Kicking
Joe Awada is all-in for his last $12,000 and is called by Tom Franklin and Jenny Kang. Kang and Franklin check it all the way as the board comes J 43K2. Awada shows A-4 and both players muck. Awada triples up to about $38,000.

Fri Jul 21 18:18:00 PDT 2006
Rousso Adding To Stack
Vanessa Rousso calls from the small blind calls, Paul Wasicka checks in the big blind. The flop comes 7 62, Rousso checks, Wasicka bets $30,000, Rousso calls. The turn is the 4both players check. The river is the 9and again both players check. Rousso turns over 65for a pair of 5's and Wasicka mucks his hand.

Fri Jul 21 18:22:00 PDT 2006
Awada Building Slowly
Tom Franklin limps from the cutoff, Joe Awada limps from the small blind, and Cliff Cantor checks his option. The flop comes A J3and all players check. The turn is the 8and Awada moves all in. Cantor and Franklin fold and Awada flashes the Abefore raking in the pot.
On the next hand Tony Woods raises preflop, and Awada moves in again. Bloom mucks and Awada shows A-Q. Awada is back up to $67,000

Fri Jul 21 18:23:00 PDT 2006
Boucher Loses One to Halling
With a flop of 9 88both players check, the turn is a Q, Phillippe Boucher bets $20,000 and Fredrik Halling calls. The river is a 7and Boucher checks, and Halling bets out $40,000. Boucher folds and Halling takes the pot which increses his chips to $340,000 good for the chip lead.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Day 2)

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Day 2)

Recap Continued:

Fri Jul 21 18:29:00 PDT 2006
Lindgren Takes Monster Pot
With $40,000 in the pot already, Fredrik Halling re-raises to $120,000. Lindgren has $150,000 left and thinks for at least 7 minutes. He finally says "Call" and thinks he is all-in. Both players show their hands, Lindgren A 10and Halling has AK. The dealer puts out the entire board thinking Lindgren is all-in which comes Q1063Q. Lindgren spikes his 10 and almost doubles up to $295,000. Halling is left with $185,000.

Fri Jul 21 18:36:00 PDT 2006
Rousso Thinks Before Folding
Jonathan Gaskell raises from the small blind to $12,000 and Vanessa Rousso calls in the big blind. The flop comes 9 72. Gaskell bets $28,000 and Rousso calls. The turn is the J, both players check. The river is the 2and Gaskell bets $50,000. Rousso thinks for almost 5 minutes before mucking her hand. She asks Gaskell if it was a good lay down but he is quite as he is stacking his chips.

Fri Jul 21 18:39:00 PDT 2006
Cantor Climbing
Cliff Cantor has won the last two pots uncontested with preflop raises to pump his stack up to $95,000.

Fri Jul 21 18:43:00 PDT 2006
Awada Rakes Huge Pot.; Then Loses Big Race
Tom Franklin raises to $16,000 from the cutoff, Jenny Kang calls from the button, Joe Awada calls from the small blind, and Cliff Cantor folds from the big blind. The flop comes A 85, Awada quickly moves all in, Franklin calls, and Kang folds. Awada shows A10and Franklin has A9. The Qand the 4offer no help to Franklin and Awada more than doubles to $120,000.
On the very next hand Awada raises preflop from the button, and Cliff Cantor moves all-in from the small blind for $79,000 more. Awada makes the call and shows 55to Cantor's AQ. The flop improves Cantor as is comes A86. The turn and river are the JJand Awada is knocked down to $27,000. Cantor now has almost $195,000.

Fri Jul 21 18:46:00 PDT 2006
Gaskell Takes Another One From Rousso
Jonathan Gaskell raises from the button to $17,000 and Vanessa Rousso calls from the small blind. The flop comes A AQ, both players check. The turn is the 7, both players check again. The river brings the J, Rousso checks, Gaskell bets out $20,000 and Rousso calls. Gaskell turns over Q10for two pair Aces and Queens, Rousso shows a Jack and mucks her cards. Gaskell is now over the $300,000 mark.

Fri Jul 21 18:51:00 PDT 2006
Awada Eliminated in 14th Place ($29,786)
Awada moves all-in for his last $26,500, and Tom Franklin calls. Awada has K Qto Franklin's J7. The flop is no help to either player as it comes 852. The turn card is the J, putting Franklin in the lead. The river is the 5, and Awada busts in 14th place.

Fri Jul 21 18:53:00 PDT 2006
Madsen Shining Under Pressure
Jeff Madsen has had ESPN cameras in his face for the past 15 minutes and still continues to use his big stack pushing opponents out of pots. he has taken down the last 3 pots increasing his stack to $320,000 good for the chip lead once again

Fri Jul 21 19:02:00 PDT 2006
Madsen Eliminates Boucher
Madsen raises to $15,000 from mid-position and Phillippe Boucher re-raises all-in for $90,000 more. Madsen makes the call and shows A Qand Boucher shows A5. The flop comes QQ10and Boucher is in bad shape. The turn is a 9and river a J. Boucher is eliminated in 13th place ($33,361). Madsen has built a huge lead with $420,000.
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Fri Jul 21 19:03:00 PDT 2006
Table 118 is Re-Drawing For Seats
Play will resume in a few minutes once the 12 players have taken their new seats.

Fri Jul 21 19:12:00 PDT 2006
Final Two Tables
The remaining 12 players are combining to two tables.
Table 119:
1 - Captain Tom Franklin
2 - Vanessa Rousso
3 - Paul Foltyon
4 - Fredrick Halling
5 - Erick Lindgren
6 - Jenny Kang
Table 120:
1 - Michael Banducci
2 - Jonathan Gaskell
3 - Paul Wasicka
4 - Jeff Madsen
5 - Cliff Cantor
6 - Tony Woods
Play will continue until only six players remain.

Fri Jul 21 19:14:00 PDT 2006
Rousso Takes One Down Pre-Flop
Erick Lindgren raises to $10,000, Tom Franklin calls from the small blind, and Vanessa Rousso re-raises to $50,000 from the big blind. Lindgren and Franklin fold, and Rousso takes down the pot. After the hand, Franklin has $170,000, Lindgren has $180,000, and Rousso has $170,000.

Fri Jul 21 19:18:00 PDT 2006
Paul Wasicka Eliminated in 12th Place ($38,126)
Jonathan Gaskell raises to $17,000 from the button, and Paul Wasicka moves all-in for $65,500 from the small blind. Gaskell calls and shows 7 7. Wasicka shows KQ. The board comes AA332, and Wasicka is eliminated in 12th place.

Fri Jul 21 19:21:00 PDT 2006
Short Break
The players are on a 15 minute break while tournament officials color up the chips.

Fri Jul 21 19:32:00 PDT 2006
Play Resumes
The players have returned to play one more level before the dinner break. The blinds are now $3,000-$6,000 with a $1,000 ante.

Fri Jul 21 19:41:00 PDT 2006
Tom Franklin Doubles Through Frederick Halling
Tom Franklin raises to $18,000 under the gun, and Frederick Halling calls. The flop comes J 95. Franklin bets $27,000 and Halling calls. The turn is the 5. Both players check. The river is the J. Franklin bets $40,000. Halling raises to $100,000 total, and Franklin moves in for an additional $50,000. Halling calls and shows KJfor the nut full house, Jacks full of 5's. Franklin shows 55, however, for the nuts, quad 5's. Franklin doubles up to $340,000 while Halling is left with $90,000.

Fri Jul 21 19:46:00 PDT 2006
Franklin Makes Another Big Hand
Erick Lindgren limps from the cutoff, Tom Franklin calls in the small blind, and Vanessa Rousso checks her option from the big blind. The flop comes J 83. Franklin bets $14,000 and Lindgren calls. The turn is the 8. Both players check. The river is the A. Franklin bets $30,000 and Lindgren folds. Franklin shows J-8 for a full house, 8's full of Jacks. He is up to $410,000 in chips.

Fri Jul 21 19:50:00 PDT 2006
Gaskell Wins Without Showdown
Cliff Cantor raises to $19,000 from the cutoff and Jonathan Gaskell calls from the big blind. The flop comes K Q3. Gaskell checks and Cantor bets $27,000. Gaskell calls. The turn is the 8. Gaskell checks, and Cantor bets $42,000. Gaskell then moves all-in and Cantor folds. After the hand, Cantor is left with $95,000 while Gaskell is up to $460,000.

Fri Jul 21 20:01:00 PDT 2006
Franklin Makes a Good Laydown
"Captain" Tom Franklin raises to $21,000 from early position. Vanessa Rousso re-raises to $60,000. Franklin says "I'm tired of laying down Ace-Queen!" Rousso says, somewhat disappointedly, "Tired of laying it down?!?" and shows A-K.

Fri Jul 21 20:10:00 PDT 2006
Cliff Cantor Calls the Clock on Himself...and Wins the Pot
Cliff Cantor raises to $22,000 from the cutoff. Tony Woods re-raises $60,000 more from the button. Cantor thinks for awhile, eventually calling the clock on himself. Finally, he makes the call, which leaves him with $2,000 behind. The flop is K 78. Cantor puts his last $2,000 in the pot and Woods calls. Cantor flips up 77and Woods flips up AK. The turn and the river are the Kand the Q. Cantor doubles up to around $180,000 while Woods is down to $100,000.

Fri Jul 21 20:14:00 PDT 2006
Frederick Halling Eliminated in 11th Place ($42,892)
Frecerick Halling pushes all-in from the small blind and Erick Lindgren calls in the big blind (actually leaving Halling with $7,000). Lindgren shows Q Qand Halling shows A7. The board comes 95642, and Lindgren doubles up to $236,000. Halling is eliminated on the next hand and takes home $42,892 for his efforts.

Fri Jul 21 20:20:00 PDT 2006
Battle of the Blinds
Michael Banducci and Jonathan Gaskell see a flop of 9 73from the blinds. Banducci bets $6,000 and Gaskell calls. The turn is the 3. Banducci checks, Gaskell bets $20,000, and Banducci calls. The river is the 2. Banducci checks, Gaskell bets $40,000, and Banducci calls. Banducci flips over 109for a pair of 9's while Gaskell flips over K3for trip 3's. After the hand, Banducci is left with $95,000 while Gaskell is up to $510,000.

Fri Jul 21 20:31:00 PDT 2006
Dinner Break
The players are on a dinner break until 10:00 pm PST.

Fri Jul 21 20:39:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
Chip counts for the remaining 10 players are up-to-date.

Fri Jul 21 22:01:00 PDT 2006
Players Return from Break
The players are back in their seats and ready to play. The blinds have increased to $4,000-$8,000 with a $1,000 ante.

Fri Jul 21 22:04:00 PDT 2006
Michael Banducci Eliminated in 10th Place ($47,658)
Michael Banducci moves all-in from the small blind for $74,000. Jonathan Gaskell calls in the big blind with K 6. Banducci flips over 109. The board comes 8737Q, and Banducci finishes in 10th place. Gaskell now has $600,000 in chips.

Fri Jul 21 22:09:00 PDT 2006
Paul Foltyon Takes One From Tom Franklin
Paul Foltyon takes about $54,000 from Tom Franklin in a pot, and is up to $190,000 in chips. Franklin takes a small hit to his stack, and currently has $350,000.

Fri Jul 21 22:16:00 PDT 2006
Cliff Cantor Doubles Up in Battle of the Blinds
Jeff Madsen limps from the small blind, and Cliff Cantor checks his option in the big blind. The flop comes 9 44. Both players check. The turn is the Q. Madsen bets $15,000. Cantor re-raises all-in for an additional $50,000. Madsen calls and shows KK. Cantor shows 53for the flush. The river is the 6, and Cantor doubles up to about $300,000.

Fri Jul 21 22:20:00 PDT 2006
Lindgren's Tournament Life on the Line
Vanessa Rousso raises from the button to $26,000 and Erik Lindgren makes the call from the big blind. Lindgren checks the 5 42. Lindgren checks and Rousso fires out $35,000. Lindgren takes several minutes before announcing that he is all-in. Rousso immediately calls and turns over A3for the flopped straight. Lindgren needs an ace or a six for a chopped pot (or running cards for a full house) with his 23. A Qon the turn brings no help, but the lucky Aon the river sends half of the pot back to Lindgren while leaving Rousso in disbelief.

Fri Jul 21 22:20:00 PDT 2006
Jenny Kang Eliminated in 9th Place ($54,807)
Jenny Kang raises all-in to $46,000 from the cutoff and Paul Foltyn calls in the big blind. Kang shows J 9and Foltyn shows A4. The board comes 876QA, and Kang is eliminated.

Fri Jul 21 22:25:00 PDT 2006
Tony Woods Doubles Through Cliff Cantor
Cliff Cantor raises to $34,000 from the button, and Tony Woods moves all-in for $70,000 more from the big blind. Cantor makes the call and flips up K J. Woods flips up AQ. The board comes K95AA, and Woods doubles up to around $208,000.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Day 2)

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Day 2)

Recap Continued:

Fri Jul 21 22:34:00 PDT 2006
Final Table Almost Here
Play has noticably tightened up since the initial flurry after the dinner break. There has been several walks for the big blind. We will play until we have six players remaining.
Seating Arrangement:
Table 119:
1 - Tom Franklin
2 - Vanessa Rousso
3 - Paul Foltyon
5 - Erick Lindgren
Table 120:
2 - Jonathan Gaskell
4 - Jeff Madsen
5 - Cliff Cantor
6 - Tony Woods

Fri Jul 21 22:37:00 PDT 2006
Cantor Keeps Doubling up
Jeff Madsen raises to $25,000 from the button. Cliff Cantor comes over the top all-in for $126,000 more. Madsen thinks about it and then makes the call with 9 9. Cantor shows JJ. The board comes AJ9QJand Cantor makes quad Jacks to double up once again. He's now at $310,000 in chips while Madsen has dropped to $260,000.

Fri Jul 21 22:54:00 PDT 2006
Erick Lindgren Hits Quads
Erick Lindgren raises to $16,000 from under-the-gun. Vanessa Rousso calls in the small blind, and Paul Foltyon calls in the big blind. The flop comes K K7. Rousso and Foltyon check to Lindgren, who bets $18,000. Rousso calls and Foltyon folds. The turn is the K. Rousso checks. Lindgren bets $36,000 and Rousso calls. The river is the A. Rousso checks and Lindgren hesitates for second, then bets $55,000. Rousso takes her time to think about the decision, even saying "This would be such a bad call..." After talking herself in and out of calling, she finally throws the chips in. Lindgren shows KQfor quad Kings, and Rousso throws 74face-up into the muck. After the hand, Lingren has $510,000 and Rousso is left with $108,000.

Fri Jul 21 23:00:00 PDT 2006
Paul Foltyon Creeping Up
Paul Foltyon has been taking several small pots, either pre-flop or on the flop, and he has crept up to $360,000 in chips.

Fri Jul 21 23:01:00 PDT 2006
Gavin Smith Takes a Bad Beat
Gavin Smith and a few others have shown up to cheer on fellow Full Tilt player Erick Lindgren. Gavin gets everyone to put their names in a hat to see who has to make the run for drinks. When Gavin's name ends up being the last one in the hat he exclaims, "That's such a bad beat," before making the run for drinks.

Fri Jul 21 23:02:00 PDT 2006
Blinds Increase
The blinds have increased to $6,000-$12,000 with a $2,000 ante.

Fri Jul 21 23:04:00 PDT 2006
Lindgren Taking Command
Erick Lindgren was relatively quiet when the third table broke and the final twelve were left playing. However, he quickly established command of Table 119 since the dinner break.

Fri Jul 21 23:07:00 PDT 2006
Cantor Keeps Goin'
Jeff Madsen limps in from the under-the-gun and Cliff Cantor raises to $33,000. Jonathan Gaskell reraises to $110,000 from the big blind. Madsen folds and Cantor moves all-in. Gaskell thinks about it for awhile and then folds. Cantor is now at $595,000 and Gaskell has $345,000.

Fri Jul 21 23:13:00 PDT 2006
Rousso Takes Some Back from Lindgren
On a flop of K J4, Erick Lindgren bets $21,000. Vanessa Rousso re-raises $85,000 more (all-in) and Lindgren folds.

Fri Jul 21 23:14:00 PDT 2006
Tom Franklin Takes One from Lindgren
Erick Lindgren limps from the small blind, and Tom Franklin checks his option. The flop comes Q J3. Lindgren bets $15,000 and Franklin calls. The turn is the 5. Lindgren checks, Franklin bets $20,000, and Lindgren calls. The river is the 9. Lindgren bets $50,000 and Franklin calls quickly. Franklin shows K-Q and Lindgren mucks.

Fri Jul 21 23:18:00 PDT 2006
Vanessa Rousso Eliminated in 8th Place ($61,955)
Erick "Edog" Lindgren raises to $24,000 pre-flop. Vanessa Rousso re-raises all-in from the big blind for $156,000 total. Lindgren calls and shows A-10. Rousso shows Q 8. The flop comes A-A-10, immediately leaving Rousso drawing dead. The meaninless turn and river cards are the 2and the 4, and Rousso is eliminated. "Edog" is up to $449,000 after the hand.

Fri Jul 21 23:20:00 PDT 2006
Gavin Takes Another Bad Beat
In other news, Gavin Smith has to make the drink run yet again. That's twice in a row that he made the one-out-of-five draw.

Fri Jul 21 23:30:00 PDT 2006
Final Seven
With seven players remaining, they have redrawn for a final table:
Seat 1 - Tony Woods $130,000
Seat 2 - Jonathan Gaskell $373,000
Seat 3 - Tom Franklin $425,000
Seat 4 - Erick Lindgren $449,000
Seat 5 - Paul Foltyon $420,000
Seat 6 - Jeff Madsen $260,000
Seat 7 - Cliff Cantor $510,000
Once one more player is eliminated, play will end for the day.

 

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Fri Jul 21 23:34:00 PDT 2006
Foltyon Takes One Down
On the first hand after combining to one table, Erick Lindgren raises to $30,000 and Paul Foltyon calls in the cutoff. The flop comes K 9 2 . Foltyon bets $30,000 and Lindgren calls. The turn is the 2 . Foltyon pushes all-in for $60,000 and Lindgren folds.

Fri Jul 21 23:35:00 PDT 2006
Gaskell Defends His Blind
Cantor raises to $32,000 from the button and Gaskell calls in the big blind. Both players check the A K 9 flop. Gaskell bets $50,000 on the J turn and Cantor folds.

Fri Jul 21 23:38:00 PDT 2006
The Captain and Foltyon Split Lindgren's Chips
Paul Foltyon limps from under-the-gun and Tom Franklin calls from the small blind. Erik Lindgren checks from the big blind and the flop comes 4 3 2 . Everybody checks and the turn brings the 5 . All three players check again and the river is the 9 . Franklin bets $30,000, Lindgren calls, and Foltyon also calls. Franklin shows A K , Lindgren mucks and Foltyon shows A 10 . Franklin and Foltyon split the pot with a straight.

Fri Jul 21 23:40:00 PDT 2006
Railbird Update
Some railbirds have reportedly been making black-chip proposition bets on what color the flop will be...

Fri Jul 21 23:45:00 PDT 2006
Tony Woods Making a Comeback
Paul Foltyon limps from the cutoff, Cliff Cantor calls from the small blind, and Tony Woods checks in the big blind. The flop comes 8 6 3 . All three players check. The turn is the K . Cantor and Woods check to Foltyon, who bets $16,000. Cantor calls instantly and Woods goes all-in for $76,000 more just as quickly. Foltyon and Cantor fold, and Woods takes down the pot. He adds $68,000 to his stack.

Fri Jul 21 23:49:00 PDT 2006
Sometimes a Walk Feels Like a Bad Beat
Jonathan Gaskell takes a walk (no pre-flop callers) in the big blind. He shows A-A.

Fri Jul 21 23:54:00 PDT 2006
Woods Doubles Through Cantor
Cliff Cantor raises to $38,000 and Tony Woods comes over the top all-in for $124,000 more. Cantor calls and shows 7 7 . Woods turns over 8 8 . The board comes A 10 3 J J and Woods doubles to $350,000. Cantor drops to $270,000.

Fri Jul 21 23:57:00 PDT 2006
Even Playing Field
With the last double-up, stack sizes are relatively even.

Fri Jul 21 23:59:00 PDT 2006
Cliff Cantor Eliminated in 7th Place ($69,104)
In an unbelievable hand, Cliff Cantor raises $40,000 from early position. Jonathan Gaskell re-raises, and they eventually get all of their chips in the middle pre-flop, with Gaskell barely having Cantor covered. Cantor flips up A K and Gaskell flips up...A K . The flop comes A 10 4 , giving Gaskell a freeroll to win the hand. The turn is the K . The spectators gasp as they realize that Gaskell is one step closer to catching a flush to eliminate Cantor. Sure enough, the river card is the 5 . Gaskell catches a miracle flush to end play for the day. Cantor will take home $69,104 for his efforts.

Sat Jul 22 00:11:00 PDT 2006
Final Table Set
The six remaining players will return tomorrow at 2 pm PST to finish the tournament.
Seat 1 - Tony Woods $354,000
Seat 2 - Jonathan Gaskell $727,000
Seat 3 - Tom Franklin $365,000
Seat 4 - Erick Lindgren $448,000
Seat 5 - Paul Foltyon $438,000
Seat 6 - Jeff Madsen $201,000

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 31] $2,000 No Limit Hold'em (Day 1)

[Event 31] $2,000 No Limit Hold'em (Day 1)

Recap from overnight:

Fri Jul 21 12:27:00 PDT 2006
Play Begins
After a short delay play has begun for the $2,000 No-limit hold'em event

Fri Jul 21 12:29:00 PDT 2006
Couple Playing Together
Poker couple, David Benyamine and Erica Schoenberg, are seated at the same table.

Fri Jul 21 12:47:00 PDT 2006
Jett Doubles Up
With $250 in the pot and a flop of 5 43Jett's opponent bets $200. Jett goes all-in for $300 and is called by his opponent. Jett shows 88and his opponent has AJ. The turn is a Kand river is a Q. Jett is now up to $1,000.

Fri Jul 21 12:59:00 PDT 2006
Arieh Out
With a flop of 6 32Josh Arieh's opponent bets $500 into a $150 pot. Arieh raises $650 more and his opponent goes all-in for $900 more. Arieh calls and shows AKbut his opponent has 22. The turn is a Jand river a 5. Josh Arieh has been eliminated.

Fri Jul 21 13:03:00 PDT 2006
Devilfish Chops
Devilfish calls his opponents all-in for $1,800 and shows K Kand his opponent shows QQ. But the board comes 54326which makes a straight on the board and a chopped pot.

Fri Jul 21 13:20:00 PDT 2006
Laak Eliminates Phan
With a board showing J 9584Young Phan calls the all-in of Phil Laak on the river. Laak shows KJand Phan shows A2. Laak now has $2950 and Phan is out.

Fri Jul 21 13:24:00 PDT 2006
Jett Eliminated
Chip Jett has been eliminated from today's action.

Fri Jul 21 13:27:00 PDT 2006
Gazes and Hellmuth Chat
Bill Gazes and Phil Hellmuth are seated at the same table and have some friendly chatter: Bill: "Every time the floor comes over to me they tell me 'One more word and your on a penalty.' But when ever they come over to you (Hellmuth) they tell you how big of a fan they are."Phil: *Laughs*

Fri Jul 21 13:30:00 PDT 2006
Chris Ferguson Doubles Up
With a flop of K 105Chris Ferguson bets $300 and his opponent raises $350, enough to put Ferguson all-in and he calls. Ferguson shows KJand his opponent has 99. The turn is a 2and river a 10. Ferguson is now up to $2,150.

Fri Jul 21 13:34:00 PDT 2006
Level Increased
Level 2 has begun the blinds are now $25-$50.

Fri Jul 21 13:34:00 PDT 2006
1st Cash Game Of The Day
The first cash game of Gin has begun between Shahram "Sean" Sheikhan and Billy Baxter.

Fri Jul 21 13:36:00 PDT 2006
Shulman Takes One Down
Jeff Shulman raises to $125 from late position and 2 opponents call. The board comes A 84and everyone checks. The turn is a Kand Shulman bets $225 and his opponents fold. Shulman is now up to $4,300.

Fri Jul 21 13:46:00 PDT 2006
Sorenson Eliminated
Jan Sorenson pushes all-in for just over $1,000 in chips with pocket 4's and gets called by seat 3 who flips over pocket 10's. Sorenson does not improve his hand and is eliminated.

Fri Jul 21 13:51:00 PDT 2006
Hellmuth Loses One
With a board showing Q 543APhil Hellmuth bets $100 into the $300 pot. His opponent raises to $300 and Hellmuth makes the call. His opponent shows A-K and Hellmuth mucks and says "I got raised on the river there? Buddy, I have two words: Yum, Yum."

Fri Jul 21 14:02:00 PDT 2006
Mike Matusow Eliminated
Five players limp into the plot pre-flop, including Mike Matusow. The flop comes 10 87. Mike Matusow immediately fires his remaining $425 into the middle. The first player behind Matusow thinks for a short time and finally calls. The third player behind him then pushes over the top all-in. Matusow's original caller then decides to call all-in himself. Matusow shows 10-8 offsuit. His first caller shows 9-9 with one of the nines being a . The third player shows the same hand as Matusow, 10-8 offsuit. The turn brings the K and the river brings the A. The player with pocket nines wins the entire pot with a diamond flush. Mike Matusow is eliminated.

Fri Jul 21 14:11:00 PDT 2006
Tilly Eliminates Opponent
With a pot of $2,400 and the board showing Q 974JJennifer Tilly's opponent pushes all-in for $1,475. Tilly looks at the pot and counts out her chips. If she calls and loses the hand she will be left with around $600 in chips. After about two minutes Tilly calls, and her opponent reveals J10. Tilly flips over Q4, eliminating her opponent and scooping the large pot. She now has $6,500.
Fri Jul 21 14:29:00 PDT 2006
Tilly's Aces Cracked by a Set
With about $1,200 in the pot preflop and a board reading 9 74, Jennifer Tilly gets her opponent all-in for about $2,000 more. Tilly turns up two black Aces but her opponent turns up 9-9, for the top set. The turn comes the Jand the river brings the K, failing to improve Tilly. She nows sits at $3,200.

Fri Jul 21 14:45:00 PDT 2006
David Williams Eliminates Joe Cassidy
Pre-flop Joe Cassidy moves all-in for his last $750. David Williams calls Cassidy's all-in. Cassidy shows pocket Nines, and David Williams announces, "overs," while showing A J. The flop comes AKQ. The turn is the 4, and the river is the 7. Williams eliminates Joe Cassidy, and is now sitting on $7,650.

Fri Jul 21 15:03:00 PDT 2006
Clonie Gowen Doubles Up
With a lower than average stack, Clonie Gowen gets all-in preflop for $1,950 after a previous raise. She is called by the initial raiser who turns over 10 10. Gowen shows KK. The board comes 833J5. Clonie Gowen doubles up to more than $4,000.

Fri Jul 21 15:26:00 PDT 2006
Hellmuth Doubles Up
Facing a button raise of $300, Phil Hellmuth decides to push it all-in from the big blind for only $750 more. The button calls and turns over A 6to Hellmuth's A10. The flop comes 932, keeping Hellmuth well in the lead. The turn brings 4and the river brings the 5, giving Hellmuth's opponent the straight but giving Hellmuth, of course, the nut flush and the pot. He now sits at $2,100.

Fri Jul 21 15:32:00 PDT 2006
Greenstein Takes a Hit
Barry Greenstein raises to $300 in late position and seat three re-raises all-in for $450 total. Greenstein shows 2 2. Seat three flips over QJ. The board comes J-J-4-7-8 and seat three doubles up.

Fri Jul 21 15:36:00 PDT 2006
Hellmuth Eliminated
Minutes after doubling up, Phil Hellmuth pushes all-in into a raise of $350 for $2,100. Hellmuth turns over A-Q but is up against A-K. Hellmuth fails to spike a queen and is eliminated.

Fri Jul 21 15:45:00 PDT 2006
Dave Colclough Eliminates Opponent
Dave Colclough's opponent pushes all-in for $1,500. Colclough takes some time to think and calls; leaving him with $650 in chips. His opponent reveals A K, while Colclough shows JJ. The flop comes QQJ. The turn is the 3, and the river is the 8. Colclough takes down the pot and is now sitting with $3,900.
On a side note, it appears Jacks and Queens have been treating Colclough well today. He reported he has hit his second straight flush in hold'em today in his 30 year career. He did so with QJ.


Fri Jul 21 15:52:00 PDT 2006
Jennicide Doubles Up
Jennifer Leigh pushes all-in under the gun and the button calls. Leigh flips over 9 8, the button shows J6. The board comes 965AQ. Leigh doubles up to $1,250 after the hand.

Fri Jul 21 16:07:00 PDT 2006
Huck Seed Eliminated
Under the gun, Huck Seed pushes all-in for his last $675. A player in middle position calls, and everyone else folds. His opponent shows K K. Seed flips over the A, and his opponent laughs saying "I hope that's another Ace under there". Huck Seed flips over the 4jokingly saying "I misread my hand". The flop comes Q53. The turn is the 8, and the river is the 5. Huck Seed is eliminated from today's event.

Fri Jul 21 16:07:00 PDT 2006
Dewey Tomko Doubles Up
With a board reading 6-3-3-Q-7 and about $1,000 already in the pot, Dewey Tomko gets all-in for about $1,700. His opponent calls and shows K K. But Tomko shows two little suited connectors, the 5and the 3, and takes the pot. Tomko now sits with $5,400.

Fri Jul 21 16:19:00 PDT 2006
Raymer Having Fun
On Greg Raymer's table a player accidently exposes K 7. Raymer sitting in late position asks the dealer, "I haven't looked at my cards yet, can I just have those?" The dealer replies that he cannot. Raymer then looks at his cards, and folds.

Fri Jul 21 16:24:00 PDT 2006
Gavin Smith Eliminated
Gavin Smith is able to limp on the button and four people see the flop, which comes 7 63. The third to act player bets out $900 and Smith pushes all-in for $1,950. The other two players fold and the initial raiser calls, showing AAto Smith's 87. The turn comes the 9, giving Smith more outs. But the river comes the 10and it gives Smith's opponent the nut flush. Gavin Smith is eliminated.

Fri Jul 21 16:31:00 PDT 2006
Dan Harrington Scoops a Pot
Under the gun, Dan Harrington limps into the pot for $200. It is folded around to seat four who calls in the small blind. Seat five checks in the big blind. The flop is A Q2. It is checked to Harrington who bets $300. Seat four calls, and seat five folds. The turn is the 8, and both players check. The river is the J. Seat four checks to Harrington, and he bets $700. With $1,700 behind him seat five thinks for about a minute before folding his hand. Dan Harrington is now at $8,200.

Fri Jul 21 16:40:00 PDT 2006
"Excellent Laydown"
Jean Robert Bellande pulls a Card Player intern aside to re-live an opponent's "excellent laydown," at the table. From seat 5, the player Bellande has given the nickname "The Zen," raises to $650. Bellande proclaims that this is a bold move, as he is sitting on the big blind, and that the player is "threatening the toughest blind in the industry". Everyone folds around to Bellande, and he calls the raise. The flop falls A KQ. Both players check, and the turn is the 10. Both players check again. The river is the 5, and Bellande pauses for an abnormally long time. After about a minute and a half of thought Bellande fires $1,400 in the pot. His opponent lays his hand down, and Bellande proclaims, "excellent laydown!" Bellande is now sitting with $8,800.

Fri Jul 21 16:40:00 PDT 2006
On Break
The players are on a 20 minute break. Play will resume at 4:55 PST.

Fri Jul 21 16:56:00 PDT 2006
Players Return
Players have returned from break and Level 5 has begun. Level 5 brings $100-$200 blinds with a $25 ante.

Fri Jul 21 17:04:00 PDT 2006
Barry Greenstein Exits
Barry Greenstein has been eliminated from today's event.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 31] $2,000 No Limit Hold'em (Day 1)

[Event 31] $2,000 No Limit Hold'em (Day 1)

Recap Continued:

Fri Jul 21 17:18:00 PDT 2006
Five Way Pot
On a flop of 9 83there is $2,500 in the pot, and five players; one of whom is all-in. First to act, seat six bets his last $50, which David Williams, John Bonetti, and seat one call. The turn is the 5, and the remaining three players check. The river is the 9, and it is checked around again. After the betting is completed, the players seem hesitant to reveal their hands. The original all-in player shows QQ, and the player in the six seat shows A4. Everyone else mucks. The Queens are good to scoop the main pot of $2,500, and the Ace high of seat six is good enough to take the side pot of $200. John Bonetti now has $11,500. David Williams has $7,500.

Fri Jul 21 17:25:00 PDT 2006
Raymer and James Disagree
In discussing what constitutes a bad beat, Greg Raymer and Kenna James ran into a disagreement. James believes that if he wakes up with pocket kings and runs into pocket aces that he can claim to have taken a bad beat, being that kings are such a good hand and the chances of running into the one better hand are so slim. Raymer, on the other hand, believes James should only be entitled to claim he took a "tough" beat but not a bad beat

Fri Jul 21 17:35:00 PDT 2006
Harman Busts
In late position, Jennifer Harman moves all-in for $2,075. The player on the button calls her and the previous limpers all fold. Harman shows A 10and her opponent shows AJ. Already behind, Harman is almost drawing dead after two jacks hit on the flop. And the turn and river fail to bring her the needed straight. Harman has been eliminated from the tournament.

Fri Jul 21 17:37:00 PDT 2006
Bellande Eliminates Player
After Jean-Robert Bellande min-raises pre-flop, the board brings A 95. Both players check and he turn is the 2. The small blind, whose the only other player involved in the hand, pushes all-in for $7,000, and Bellande beats him to the pot. Bellande shows AKand his opponent flips over A4. The 9on the river is no help and the player is eliminated while Bellande climbs over $20,000.

Fri Jul 21 17:39:00 PDT 2006
Kathy Liebert Eliminates an Opponent
The player in seat five limps into the pot in early position. Seat six raises all-in for $475. It is folded around to Kathy Liebert, who has $2,950, on the big blind. Liebert and seat five both call the raise. As Liebert checks in the dark, the flop comes 4 22. Seat five bets $400, and Liebert calls. The turn is the J, and both players check. The river comes the Q, and Liebert bets $1,000. Seat fives folds his hand, and Liebert announces, "I got the Doyle Brunson," and flips over 102. Her opponent flashes a Queen and mucks his hand. Kathy Liebert is now at $6,900.

Fri Jul 21 17:47:00 PDT 2006
Raymer And James Eliminated On Same Hand
Greg Raymer (7 7) and Kenna James (JJ) are eliminated as an opponent, who called their all-in bets with AQ, turns the A.

Fri Jul 21 18:00:00 PDT 2006
Level Increase
The players are beginning Level 6. The blinds are $150-$300 with a $25 ante.

Fri Jul 21 18:01:00 PDT 2006
David Williams Loses Big Pot
Before the flop and in middle position, David Williams makes it $800 to go. The action folds around to the player on the button who pushes all-in for 1,625 more. Williams considers his pot odds and finally calls, stating, "You definitely have the best hand." Williams shows J 8while his opponent shows AA. The board comes 43248and Williams doubles up his opponent. David Williams now sits with $5,600.

Fri Jul 21 18:22:00 PDT 2006
Cunningham Takes a Hit
On a flop of K K10, and $3,000 in the pot, two players check around to Allen Cunningham. Cunningham bets $1,500, and the player in seat nine re-raises all-in for $2,900. The other player folds. Cunningham shuffles his chips, and thinks for about thirty second before mucking his hand. He is now at $2,525.

Fri Jul 21 18:32:00 PDT 2006
David Williams Loses Big Pot
Preflop and in late position, David Williams makes it $900 to go. Two players behind him call. The flop comes 10 85and the action checks around. The turn brings the 2and Williams bets out $2,000. The first player behind Williams then puts him all-in. The action then folds back to Williams who also folds. He now sits with $3,200.

Fri Jul 21 18:42:00 PDT 2006
Kathy Liebert Eliminated
From middle position seat nine makes a raise to $1,000. Kathy Liebert, also in middle position, re-raises $2,125 more. Everyone folds around to seat nine, who put Liebert all-in for her last $300. Liebert calls, showing A K. Her opponent reveals 109. The flop comes KJ5. The turn is the 9, and the river is the Qgiving her opponent a straight. Leibert says, "I'm in shock, I can't believe it". Her opponent responds, "God told me to play it". After this statement one of the other players announces, "God has a sick sense of humor then".

Fri Jul 21 18:54:00 PDT 2006
Allen Cunningham Doubles Up
Preflop, an early position player makes it $900 to go. The action folds around to Allen Cunningham in the big blind who calls, leaving himself with only $600. The flop comes 7 65and Cunningham moves all-in. His opponent calls and shows K-J offsuit. Cunningham shows 10-8, for the straight draw. The turn brings the 4and the river brings the the 6. Making his straight, Cunningham more than doubles up to $3,800.

Fri Jul 21 18:55:00 PDT 2006
Action Dan
With $12,500 in the pot and a flop of J 105, Dan Harrington pushes all-in for his last $2,100. His opponent, with $4,400 left, thinks for about a minute and half. During this time he makes a comment about how he does not think Harrington would pull a move on him. He mucks his hand, and Harrington takes the pot. As he is raking in the chips Harrington makes a referrence to the 2004 World Series of Poker main event final table in rebuttal to his opponent's statement. Harrington now has $14,600.

Fri Jul 21 18:56:00 PDT 2006
Players on Break
Players will be on a dinner break untill 8:30pm. Approximatly 440 players remain.

Fri Jul 21 20:20:00 PDT 2006
Official Payout Structure Posted
The Rio has posted the official payout structure for this event, which can be found at the "Payout Structure" link at the left. There were 2,050 entrants in the event to build a prize pool of $3,731,000. The first place winner has a payday of $842,262, while 198th (the losest paying place) will take home $2,798.

Fri Jul 21 20:33:00 PDT 2006
Players Return from Break
Players have just returned from break and have enterted Round 7. The blinds are now $200-$400 with a $50 ante.

Fri Jul 21 20:46:00 PDT 2006
Phil Laak Eliminated
Phil Laak pushes all-in for $8,350 from the the button. An opponent in the 10 seat calls and flips over J J. Laak shows J7, and the board comes 862105. Laak is eliminated from the tournament in the seventh round of Day 1.

Fri Jul 21 21:00:00 PDT 2006
Overheard
"I'm fat, I'm old, I'm balding...but the girls are still coming at me like bullets." - Jean-Robert

Fri Jul 21 21:04:00 PDT 2006
Shulman Preys on the Short-Stack
Jeff Shulman raises $1,200 from middle position, only to be re-raised all-in by an opponent on the button. Shulman calls his opponent's $1,975 raise, and the board comes A K588. The button flips over 99, and Shulman shows K10for Kings up. Shulman eliminated the short-stack and adds $2,500 to his chip count, now totaling $14,800.

Fri Jul 21 21:14:00 PDT 2006
David Williams Eliminates Opponent
David Williams pushes his opponent all-in for his last $2,000. His opponent calls all-in, and shows J 8. Williams flips over AQ, and the board comes AK24A. Trip Aces is good enough to rake the pot and eliminate the short-stack. After this hand, Williams brings his chip count to $19,900.

Fri Jul 21 21:20:00 PDT 2006
Blind Increase
We have just entered Round 8. The blinds have been raised to $300-$600 with a $75 ante.

Fri Jul 21 21:28:00 PDT 2006
Bonetti Knocks Out Opponent
John Bonetti and an opponent are all-in on a flop of J 54, Bonetti has him covered. Bonetti shows KK, and his opponent flips over J10. The turn and river bring the 8and the Q, no help to either player, and Bonetti eliminates his opponent from the tournament. After this hand, Bonetti is sitting with $14,000 in chips.

Fri Jul 21 21:40:00 PDT 2006
Bellande Doubles Cloutier, Pays Off Nam Le in Three-Way Pot
Both T.J. Cloutier ($6,000) and Nam Le ($8,400) are all-in preflop and Jean-Robert Bellande calls, having them both covered. Bellande shows A K, Le flips up KKand Cloutier is behind with 97. The board comes 95278and Cloutier triples up to $1,800 with two pair. Le makes $4,800 from the side-pot with Bellande when Bellande doesn't improve. Bellande pays both of them off and is down to $24,000.

Fri Jul 21 21:45:00 PDT 2006
Bellande Eliminates Player
Jean-Robert Bellande raises $1,200 under the gun. An opponent re-raises all-in for another $3,00 from the cut off position. Bellande calls with 4 4. His opponent shows AK, and the board comes 963J4. Bellande spikes a set on the river, and eliminates his opponent from the tournament and adds another $5,000 to his chip count, now totaling $28,000.

Fri Jul 21 21:49:00 PDT 2006
Cloutier Doubles Again, Then Busts
T.J. Cloutier is all-in preflop for $1,800 from early position and is called by a player in seat two. Cloutier shows A 7and his opponent has AJfor the lead. The board comes 96247and Cloutier spikes his 7 on the river and doubles up again. Cloutier was up to $3,600 after the hand.
Despite tripling and then doubling within the span of 10 minutes, Cloutier busts in an unknown hand a few minutes later

Fri Jul 21 21:59:00 PDT 2006
Jim McManus Eliminated
Jim McManus has just been eliminated from the tournament when he moved all-in with A-Q, and failed to improve against his opponent's pocket Jacks.

Fri Jul 21 22:04:00 PDT 2006
Vadim Trincher Eliminated
Mark Hope pushes all-in pre-flop for $7,125. Vadim Trincher calls all-in for his last $6,125, and flips over 9 9. Hope shows AK, and the board comes QJ1082, flopping broadway for Mark Hope. Trincher is eliminated by the hands of Hope, and after this pot, Hope brings his chip count to $13,850

Fri Jul 21 22:19:00 PDT 2006
Javier Sarache Victorious in a 3-Way All-In
The player in the 9 seat moves all-in for $41,600 before the flop with A K. The player in the 10 seat quickly calls for his last $9,375 with QQ. Javier Sarache also calls all-in for $22,500 with KK. The board comes 974310, all rags, and Sarache's Kings are good enough to rake a monster pot, eliminate an opponent, and cripple one of the big-stacks. After this hand, Sarache has $56,000.

Fri Jul 21 22:34:00 PDT 2006
Players On Break
The players have just gone on a 15 minute break

Fri Jul 21 23:00:00 PDT 2006
Players Back From Break
Players have returned from break.They have just entered Round 9, where the blinds have increased to $400-$800 with a $100 ante.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 31] $2,000 No Limit Hold'em (Day 1)

[Event 31] $2,000 No Limit Hold'em (Day 1)

Recap Continued:

Fri Jul 21 23:10:00 PDT 2006
Nasr Doubles Up Opponent
Tony Nasr pushes all-in preflop for his remaining $10,000 from the cut-off seat. The player on the button calls all-in for his remaining $4,500 and shows A Q, while Nasr flips up AJand is behind. The board comes 775A9and both players' kickers play, doubling up Nasr's opponent. Nasr's stack is now down to $5,500.

Fri Jul 21 23:21:00 PDT 2006
Blinds Increase As Play Goes Round For Round
As players near the money bubble, action has been changed to round-for-round. The blinds have also increase for level 10, which will be the final level of the night as long as the money is reached. The ante for the new level is $200, with $600-$1,200 antes .

Fri Jul 21 23:27:00 PDT 2006
Hartman Doubles Up
Craig Hartman moves all-in with pocket 5's before the flop. An opponent calls his all-in bet with pocket Kings. Hartman spikes a set on the flop, and doubles through his opponent by cracking his Kings. Hartman now has $16,000.

Fri Jul 21 23:30:00 PDT 2006
Round For Round
With 218 players remaining, they are now playing round for round until they get down to 203 players.

Fri Jul 21 23:40:00 PDT 2006
Jeff Shulman Dodges Kings.... Maybe
Jeff Shulman raises preflop and his opponent re-raises him. Shulman goes all-in and his opponent takes some time out to think. Eventually, the clock is called and his opponent mucks his hand. After mucking his hand, his opponent claims to have folded the K K. After the hand, Shulman is up to $31,000.

Fri Jul 21 23:47:00 PDT 2006
Karlo Lopez Takes One Out
Karlo Lopez ($35,000) calls when his opponent moves all-in for his remaining $10,500. Lopez shows A Kand will need to improve when his opponent shows QQfor the lead. Lopez gets a huge amount of help from the flop when it comes AK5, and the turn and river don't give his opponent any help with they come 9and 2. Lopez eliminates his opponent and now sits with $46,000.

Fri Jul 21 23:53:00 PDT 2006
Jean-Robert Bellande Busts
Jean-Robert Bellande pushes all-in for his remaining $4,400 preflop in late position and another player re-raises. This re-raise isolates Bellande as the other players fold and it is now heads up. Bellande shows 6 4, while his opponent dominates him with 66. The board comes AK2J8, improving neither player and eliminating Bellande.

Sat Jul 22 00:08:00 PDT 2006
Round For Round Play and Increased Blinds
As the money bubble approaches, play has become round-for-round, and the blinds have increased for level 10, to a $200 ante and $600-$1,200 blinds. If players reach the money, level 10 will be the final level of day one.

Sat Jul 22 00:13:00 PDT 2006
Rashid Takes Out Thorson, Needles Bonetti
Sam Rashid has William Thorson covered as Thorson moves all-in preflop for his remaining $10,200. Rashid shows pocket Jacks, while Thorson flips up A-K and will need to improve. The board does not improve either player and Thorson is eliminated. Rashid now sits with $25,000.
After the hand, Rashid looks at John Bonetti, also sitting at his table, and says, "How does such an ornery old man like you have such a beautiful granddaughter?" Bonetti's granddaughter stands along the rail next to the table. Bonetti does not respond to Rashid.

Sat Jul 22 00:26:00 PDT 2006
Karlo Lopez Folds Monster
Two players are all-in preflop, including Debbie Lavigne for $16,200, causing Karlo Lopez to fold. Lavigne shows A Jand will need to improve when her opponent flips up KK. She does just that when the flop comes AJ9. Lopez yells when he sees the flop and goes to his supporters on the rail beside him. The turn and river don't improve Lavigne's opponent when they come 5and 2. Lavigne rakes in the pot to double up to $33,000, leaving her opponent's stack down to $5,000. Lopez tells the table that he had folded pocket 9's, which would have given him a set on the flop and taken out both opponents. Lopez has $46,000 in his stack.

Sat Jul 22 00:30:00 PDT 2006
"Action" Dan Harrington Takes A Break
Dan Harrington doesn't play many tournaments throughout the year. According to Harrington during the round for round play, he considers this his warm-up before the main event. When asked about his chances at the main event, Harrington stated that he is playing the lottery...with just a few more tickets than everyone else.

Sat Jul 22 00:35:00 PDT 2006
Round For Round Play Ends
Round for round play has just ended. The following players will all split 198th-192nd place. They will each receive $1,633.
192 - James Bates
193 - Peter Calvo
194 - Juan Naranjo
195 - Keith Jacobs
196 - Broc Segura
197 - Emmanuelle Failla
198 - Greg Monaldi
199 - Ryan Fronda
200 - Mohammed Shafig
201 - William Thorson
202 - Samuel Silverman
203 - Romain Feriolo

Sat Jul 22 00:50:00 PDT 2006
Mike Caro Eliminated in 173rd Place ($2,798)
Upon discovering that he has been eliminated in 173rd place, Mike Caro responds, "173rd?!? I've never been eliminated in 173rd place before!"

Sat Jul 22 00:56:00 PDT 2006
Craig Hartman Eliminated 165th ($2,798)
Craig Hartman raises to $4,000 preflop and one opponent calls. The flop puts Q-10-4 and both players check. The turn puts a King on the board and Hartman pushes all-in for another $10,000. His opponent calls and shows K-Q for two pair. Hartman shows A-J for the nut straight. The river puts another Queen on the board, filling up Hartman's opponent's boat and eliminating Hartman from the tournament.

Sat Jul 22 01:06:00 PDT 2006
Bonetti Crippled
John Bonetti ($29,000) calls David Cesiano's preflop all-in of $17,700. Cesiano flips up J J, while Bonetti shows AQand will need to improve in this virtual coin-flip situation. The board comes K10735, improving neither player and more than doubling up Cesiano, who now sits with $36,000. Bonetti is crippled with only around $11,000 in chips. Cesiano claims that he has won all eight of his called all-ins this tournament.

Sat Jul 22 01:07:00 PDT 2006
Eliminations 154-191
The following players will each receive $2,798.
154 - John Bonetti
155 - Stephen McLean
156 - Adam Greens
157 - Jason Barnett
158 - Jan Selberg
159 - Peter Longmore
160 - Thomas Macey
161 - Jess Susi
162 - Richard Predham
163 - Jeff Samuelson
164 - Aram Zerounian
165 - Craig Hartman
166 - Kevin O'Sullivan
167 - Jason Ryan
168 - Alexander Lieu
169 - Johan Dunder
170 - Troy Van
171 - Michael Clark
172 - Keith Taylor
173 - Mike Caro
174 - Elijah Harrod
175 - Kevin Paulla
176 - Anahit Galajian
177 - Paul Quate
178 - Gino Crisciome
179 - Che Coye
180 - Brett Marshall
181 - Dan Gato
182 - Saul Prusoff
183 - Alan Fil
184 - Ali Zayen
185 - Farid Vaghefi
186 - Jerome Saunters
187 - Paul Tschernia
188 - Greg Cartin
189 - Keith Block
190 - Michelle Lau
191 - Patrick Heneghan

Sat Jul 22 01:40:00 PDT 2006
Eliminations 145-153
The following players have been eliminated. They will each receive $3,731:
145 - Anthony Consola
146 - John Vincent
147 - Roger Pape
148 - Orlando Moretti
149 - Amir Nurani
150 - Michael Carroll
151 - Alexander Duqunov
152 - Ernesto Espino
153 - Gregory Vamplen

Sat Jul 22 02:00:00 PDT 2006
Play Ends
144 players remain at the end of the night. They will return tomorrow at 2 pm PST to play down to a final table.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Final Day)

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Final Day)

Highlights of the day so far:

Sat Jul 22 13:58:00 PDT 2006
Final Table Seating Assignment
The final table of the $5,000 NLHE Shorthanded Event is set to begin. The seating assignments and chip counts are as follows:
Seat 1 - Tony Woods $354,000
Seat 2 - Jonathan Gaskell $727,000
Seat 3 - Tom Franklin $365,000
Seat 4 - Erick Lindgren $448,000
Seat 5 - Paul Foltyon $438,000
Seat 6 - Jeff Madsen $201,000

There is 10:05 left on the current level.
Sat Jul 22 14:12:00 PDT 2006
Player Introductions
The final six players are currently being introduced and play is set to begin momentarily.

Sat Jul 22 14:15:00 PDT 2006
Blind Level
The blinds are currently $6,000-$12,000 with a $2,000 ante.

Sat Jul 22 14:22:00 PDT 2006
Hands 1-5
1. Tom Franklin raises to $28,000 from the cutoff and Erick Lindgren calls from the button. The flop comes 4 43and both players check. The turn is the Qand Franklin checks. Lindgren bets $23,000 and Franklin raises to $73,000. Lindgren folds and Franklin rakes the pot.

2. Jonathan Gaskell raises to $35,000 preflop from the under the gun and Tom Franklin calls from middle position. The check a flop of K77and the turn is the 9. They check again and the river is the 8. Gaskell bets $50,000 and Franklin calls. Gaskell shows K-J for two pair and Franklin folds.

3. Jeff Madsen raises to $100,000 from the button and receives no callers.

4. Erick Lindgren raises to $30,000 from under the gun and Tony Woods reraises to $90,000 from the button. Everyone folds and Woods wins the pot.

5. Jonathan Gaskell raises to $35,000 from the button and both Tom Franklin and Erick Lindgren call from the blinds. The flop comes J1010and Franklin bets $35,000. Both Lindgren and Gaskell fold.

Sat Jul 22 14:25:00 PDT 2006
Hands 6-8
6. Tony Woods raises to $52,000 from middle position and wins the pot.

7. Tony Woods raises to $52,000 from under the gun and wins the pot.

8. Paul Foltyon raises to $32,000 from the button and gets no callers.

Sat Jul 22 14:27:00 PDT 2006
Blind Increase
The blinds have been increased to $8,000-$16,000 with a $2,000 ante.

Sat Jul 22 14:34:00 PDT 2006
Hands 9-13
9. Tom Franklin raises to $35,000 from under the gun and everyone folds.

10. Erick Lindgren raises to $50,000 from under the gun and Tom Franklin makes the call from the big blind. The flop comes J 106and Franklin checks. Lindgren checks and the turn is the K. Franklin checks and Lindgren bets $55,000. Franklin calls and the river is the A. Franklin checks and Lindgren bets $90,000. Franklin calls and Lindgren turns over AQfor an ace high straight. Franklin mucks and Lindgren rakes the pot.

11. Tom Franklin limps from the small blind and Erick Lindgren checks his big blind. The flop comes 765and Franklin bets $21,000. Lindgren calls and the turn is the 7. They both check and the river is the 4. Franklin checks and Lindgren bets $33,000. Franklin calls and both players flip over J-8 for an eight high straight. They chop the pot.

12. Erick Lindgren limps from the small blind and Paul Foltyon checks. Both players check a flop of J95and the turn is the 2. Lindgren bets $22,000 and Foltyon raises to $57,000. Lindgren makes the call and the river is the Q. Lindgren checks and Foltyon bets $65,000. Lindgren calls and shows 98for a pair of nines. Foltyon shows a deuce and mucks his hand.

13. Jeff Madsen gets a walk on his big blind.

Sat Jul 22 14:41:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Jonathan Gaskell $725,000
Erick Lindgren $590,000
Tony Woods $420,000
Jeff Madsen $370,000
Tom Franklin $220,000
Paul Foltyon $200,000

Sat Jul 22 14:42:00 PDT 2006
Hands 14-18
14. Erick Lindgren raises to $50,000 from the cutoff and Jeff Madsen moves all in from the small blind for $187,000. Lindgren thinks for a few moments before mucking his.

15. Paul Foltyon raises to $45,000 from the cutoff and Jeff Madsen moves all in again from the button. Foltyon shows an ace and mucks his cards.

16. Tony Woods raises to $50,000 from the button and gets no callers.

17. Jeff Madsen raises to $55,000 from the middle position and everyone folds.

18. Jonathan Gaskell raises to $50,000 from the cutoff and everyone folds.

Sat Jul 22 14:53:00 PDT 2006
Hands 19-24
19. Tony Woods raises to $55,000 from under the gun and Jonathan Gaskell reraises to $225,000 from middle position. It is folded back around to Woods, who folds his cards.

20. Jeff Madsen, in the small blind, limps in and Tony Woods checks his big blind. The flop comes A K5and Madsen bets $22,000. Woods makes the call and the turn is the 7. Madsen bets $50,000 and Woods raises to $200,000. Madsen folds and Woods wins the pot.

21. Tony Woods raises to $61,000 from the small blind and wins the pot.

22. Tom Franklin receives a walk on his big blind.

23. Jonathan Gaskell raises to $50,000 from the button and Erick Lindgren calls from the big blind. The flop comes AQ5and both players check. The turn is the 7and Lindgren checks. Gaskell bets $65,000 and Lindgren makes the call. The river is the 6and both players check. Gaskell shows KQand Lindgren mucks.

24. Erick Lindgren limps from the small blind and Paul Foltyon checks. The flop comes AA5and Lindgren bets $16,000. Foltyon folds and Lindgren wins the pot.

Sat Jul 22 15:00:00 PDT 2006
Hands 25-29
25. Tony Woods raises to $50,000 from under the gun and wins the pot.

26. Jeff Madsen limps from the small blind and Tony Woods checks. The flop comes 10 5 4 and Madsen bets $22,000. Woods folds and Madsen wins the pot.

27. Paul Foltyon moves all in from the cutoff and wins the pot.

28. Erick Lindgren raises to $45,000 from under the gun and Tom Franklin calls from the big blind. Both players check a flop of A 6 5 and the turn is the Q . They check again and the river is the 4 . Franklin checks and Lindgren bets $45,000. Franklin calls and Lindgren shows pocket kings. Franklin folds and Lindgren rakes the pot.

29. Tony Woods raises to $55,000 from the cutoff and Erick Lindren reraises to $180,000. Woods folds and Lindgren wins the pot.

Sat Jul 22 15:05:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Jonathan Gaskell $890,000
Erick Lindgren $649,000
Tony Woods $453,000
Jeff Madsen $240,000
Paul Foltyon $180,000
Tom Franklin $104,000


Sat Jul 22 15:11:00 PDT 2006
Tom Franklin Doubles Up
30. Tony Woods raises to $55,000 from middle position and gets no callers.

31. Paul Foltyon raises from the small blind and wins the pot.

32. Tony Woods gets a walk in his big blind.

33. Tony Woods limps from the small blind and Jonathan Gaskell raises to $61,000 from the big blind. Woods makes the call and the flop comes 974. Both players check and the turn is the 10. Woods checks and Gaskell bets $80,000. Woods raises to $200,000 and Gaskell folds his hand.

34. Jonathan Gaskell moves all in from the small blind and Tom Franklin, in the big blind, makes the call for his last $100,000. Gaskell shows J7and Franklin turns over Q9. The board comes Q43710and Tom Franklin has doubled up to over $200,000.

Sat Jul 22 15:20:00 PDT 2006
Hands 35-39
35. Erick Lindgren receives a walk on his big blind.

36. Tom Franklin moves all in from the button and wins the pot.

37. Jeff Madsen receives a walk on his big blind.

38. Jeff Madsen limps from the small blind and Tony Woods checks. The flop comes 7 42and Madsen checks. Woods bets $24,000 and Madsen folds.

39. Erick Lindgren raises to $45,000 from middle position. Jeff Madsen calls from the button and the flop comes A104. Both players check and the turn is the K. Lindgren checks and Madsen bets $50,000. Lindgren calls and the river is the Q. Lindgren checks and Madsen bets $80,000. Lindgren thinks for a few minutes before making the call. Madsen shows Q-J for an ace high straight and Lindgren folds.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Final Day)

[Event 30] $5,000 Short Handed NL Hold'em (Final Day)

Highlights Continued:

Sat Jul 22 15:24:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Tony Woods $615,000
Jonathan Gaskell $610,000
Erick Lindgren $440,000
Jeff Madsen $410,000
Tom Franklin $245,000
Paul Foltyon $150,000

Sat Jul 22 15:28:00 PDT 2006
Hands 40-44
40. Jonathan Gaskell, in the small blind, limps in. Tom Franklin checks and the flop comes J 8 6 . Both players check and the turn is the 5 . They check again and the river is the 10 . They both check once more and Franklin shows A 8 for a pair of eights. Gaskell mucks and Franklin wins the pot.

41. Paul Foltyon moves all in from under the gun for his last $147,000. Everyone folds and Foltyon wins the pot.

42. Jonathan Gaskell, in the cutoff, raises to $50,000 and he gets no callers.

43. Erick Lindgren calls from the button and Jeff Madsen checks in the big blind. The flop comes A 10 8 and Madsen checks. Lindgren bets $30,000 and Madsen calls. The turn is the Q and both players check. The river is the 7 and Madsen checks. Lindgren bets $120,000 and Madsen folds his hand.

44. Erick Lindgren raises to $32,000 from the cutoff and he gets no callers.

Sat Jul 22 15:36:00 PDT 2006
Hands 45-49
45. Tony Woods limps in from the small blind and Jonathan Gaskell checks. The flop comes A 2 2 and Woods bets $20,000. Gaskel folds and Woods wins the pot.

46. Erick Lindgren raises from under the gun to $45,000 and both Jonathan Gaskell and Tom Franklin call from the blinds. The flop comes Q 7 3 and it is checked to Lindgren, who bets $70,000. Both players fold and Lindgren wins the pot.

47. Tom Franklin limps from the small blind and Erick Lindgren checks. They check down a board of A 9 8 6 K and Franklin shows K 10 to wins the pot.

48. Jeff Madsen raises to $55,000 from under the gun and he gets no callers.

49. Jonathan Gaskell raises to $50,000 from middle position and gets no callers.

Sat Jul 22 15:43:00 PDT 2006
Tom Franklin Doubles Up Again
50. Paul Foltyon moves all in from the button and gets no callers.

51. Tony Woods raises to $55,000 from the small blind and wins the pot.

52. Jeff Madsen raises to $55,000 from the cutoff and receives no callers.

53. Tom Franklin limps from the small blind and Erick Lindgren checks. They check a flop of Q 7 4 and the turn is the 10 . Franklin checks and Lindgren bets $21,000. Franklin folds and Lindgren rakes the pot.

54. Erick Lindgren limps in and Paul Foltyon checks. They check down a board of 7 5 4 9 J and Lindgren shows Q-3. Foltyon turns over 10-4 for a pair of fours and wins the pot.

55. Jonathan Gaskell raises to $50,000 from middle position and Tom Franklin moves all in from the cutoff for an additional $119,000. Gaskell makes the call and shows A 10 . Franklin turns over A Q and the board comes K 5 3 K J . Tom Franklin has doubled up.

Sat Jul 22 15:49:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Tony Woods $665,000
Erick Lindgren $575,000
Jonathan Gaskell $390,000
Tom Franklin $375,000
Jeff Madsen $320,000
Paul Foltyon $180,000

Sat Jul 22 15:55:00 PDT 2006
Hands 60-61
60. Jonathan Gaskell raises to $50,000 from the cutoff and gets no callers.

61. Tom Franklin raises to $45,000 from the cutoff and everyone folds their cards.
Sat Jul 22 15:53:00 PDT 2006
Paul Foltyon Eliminated 6th ($83,402)
56. Jeff Madsen, in the small blind, raises to $53,000 and Tony Woods reraises from the big blind. Before he announces the amount of the reraise, Jeff Madsen mucks his hand.

57. Tom Franklin calls from under the gun, Erick Lindgren calls from middle position and Jeff Madsen raises to $100,000 from the button. Everyone folds and Madsen wins the pot.

58. Paul Foltyon raises to $44,000 from middle position and Tony Woods reraises to $164,000 from the button. Foltyon folds and Woods wins the pot.

59. Paul Foltyon moves all in for $111,000 from under the gun and Jonathan Gaskell makes the call from the button. Gaskell turns over A J and Foltyon shows 8 6 . The board comes Q J 3 Q 3 and Paul Foltyon has been eliminated in 6th place.

Sat Jul 22 15:56:00 PDT 2006
Quick Break
The players are currently on a 15-minute break.

Sat Jul 22 16:08:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts with 5 players remaining are:
Tony Woods $731,000
Erick Lindgren $556,000
Jonathan Gaskell $534,000
Tom Franklin $356,000
Jeff Madsen $350,000

Sat Jul 22 16:13:00 PDT 2006
Blind Increase
The blinds have been increased to $10,000-$20,000 with a $3,000 ante.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 31] $2,000 No Limit Hold'em (Day 2)

[Event 31] $2,000 No Limit Hold'em (Day 2)

Highlights of the day so far:

Sat Jul 22 14:08:00 PDT 2006
Second Day Play to Begin
The second day of the $2,000 No Limit Hold 'em event will begin shortly. There are 144 players remaining in the field.

Sat Jul 22 14:11:00 PDT 2006
Play Begins
Play has begun at Level 11. The blinds are $800 and $1,600 with a $200 ante.

Sat Jul 22 14:29:00 PDT 2006
Harrington Eliminates Player
Pre-flop and in middle position, Dan Harrington makes it $4,500 to go. The action folds around to a player in late position who pushes all-in for $5,600 more. The action folds back around to Harrington, who calls. Harrington shows 7 7while his opponent shows A2. The board comes KJ4106and Harrington eliminates his opponent. He now sits with $38,000.

Sat Jul 22 14:35:00 PDT 2006
Syracuse Sends Kitchens Home
"Syracuse" Chris Tsiprailidis pushes all-in and Johnny Kitchens calls. "Syracuse" Chris shows pocket Kings and Kitchens turns over A 9. The board comes KQ765and Kitchens busts out of the tournament. Tsiprailidis gains $16,000 on the hand and now sits at $48,800.

Sat Jul 22 14:44:00 PDT 2006
Action Dan Busts Another
Dan Harrington raises $17,000 from the cutoff putting Hutson Richarde all-in. Richarde calls and shows K Q. Harrington shows two black Kings and the board comes 844A4. Richarde is eliminated and Harrington increases his chip stack to $53,600.

Sat Jul 22 14:44:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $3,731.
144. Brian Malcolm
143. Jeff Lambert
142. Richard Park
141. Tommy Hang
140. Scott Willis
139. Marc Cipriano

Sat Jul 22 14:57:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $3,731.
138. Cong Do
137. James Routos
136. Jeffrey Johnson
135. Javier Sarache
134. Craig Gold
133. Zack Stewart
132. Vegard Nygaard
131. Jose Barbero
130. Greg Hemphill

Sat Jul 22 14:57:00 PDT 2006
Templeton Busts One with Queens
Nathan Templeton raises all-in and a player in seat two calls. Lambert shows A Qand seat two flips over A10. The board comes Q3285giving Templeton $56,000 and sends his opponent to the rail.

Sat Jul 22 15:03:00 PDT 2006
What's a Five with Three Zeros?
Michael Odeh says, "How can you tell if someone is an internet punk or a poker player? Ask them what they would call a five with three zeros after it. If they say 5K they're an internet punk, if they say five dimes they're a poker player." He then turns to the player seated next to him and asks, "What do you call a five with three zeros after it?" The table laughs at the question.

Sat Jul 22 15:08:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $3,731.
129. Jeppe Mikkelsen
128. Johnny Kitchens
127. Jim Kilarjian
126. Jason Fleurant
125. Hutson Richarde

Sat Jul 22 15:27:00 PDT 2006
Witt Doubles Up
Jennifer Tilly raises $4,500 and Greg Glass raises all-in. Randall Witt calls all-in and flips over pocket Aces. Glass shows J 10and the board comes A87Q4and Witt doubles up to $22,600.

Sat Jul 22 15:29:00 PDT 2006
Eliminated
Jeff Shulman has just been eliminated from the tournament in 120th place.

Sat Jul 22 15:31:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $3,731.
124. Kakoun Haim
123. Walter Chambers
122. Harold Cohen
121. Claus Vallo
120. Jeff Shulman
119. Ron McMillan
118. Mark Davis
117. David Cossio
116. Roy Wilder
115. Jeff Bryan
114. Joseph Torres
113. Eric Nelson
112. Andrew Stirling
111. Joseph Luisana
110. Don Sjulstad
109. Joseph Burley

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 31] $2,000 No Limit Hold'em (Day 2)

[Event 31] $2,000 No Limit Hold'em (Day 2)

Highlights Continued:

Sat Jul 22 15:39:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $5,597.
108. Zacheria Butler
107. Jeremy Tuttle
106. Richard Marshall
105. Doris Homonicki
104. David Ross
103. Brett Shaffer

Sat Jul 22 15:41:00 PDT 2006
Level 12 Begins
Level 12 has bagun and the blinds have increased to $1,200-$2,400 with a $300 ante.

Sat Jul 22 15:46:00 PDT 2006
A Battle of Pocket Pairs
Both Marcus Collins and Michael Cribb call the all-in push by Ryan Fair pre-flop. Collins raises all-in himself and Cribb calls, covering both opponents. Collins shows pocket eights, Cribb shows pocket queens and Fair turns over pocket aces. The board comes K 6 2 10 9 . Fair triples up to $98,700 and Cribb takes down the side pot from Collins, who is eliminated on the hand.

Sat Jul 22 15:50:00 PDT 2006
Marshall Eliminates Rashid
Sam Rashid pushes all-in for around $7,000 from under-the-gun and is called by Adam Marshall in the big blind. Marshall flips over A Q and Rashid has Q Q . The flop comes 10 10 4 and Rashid's Queens are still in the lead. The turn comes the A which puts Marshall in the lead with a pair of Aces. The river is the 2 and Rashid is eliminated from the tournament.

Sat Jul 22 15:54:00 PDT 2006
Tables Breaking
A few tables have broken and players are taking their new seats. Play will resume in a few minutes.

Sat Jul 22 15:57:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $5,597.
102. Robert Lundgren
101. Robert Blechman
100. Steve Karp
99. Jennifer Tilly
98. David Stirling
97. Jerrod Ankeman
96. Tony Blieto
95. James Basar

Sat Jul 22 16:04:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $5,597.
94. Randy McKay
93. Charles Balistreri
92. Marcus Collins
91. Mats Iremark
90. John Esposito Jr.
89. Theo Nerantzinis
88. Samad Rashid
87. Brian Fields

Sat Jul 22 16:06:00 PDT 2006
Glass Doesn't Break
Greg Glass pushes all-in pre-flop and Micahel Cribb calls with pocket twos. Glass shows Q 10 and the race begins. The board comes 10 7 5 A J and Glass doubles up to $48,000.

Sat Jul 22 16:10:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $5,597.
86. Ron Stanley
85. David Crouse
84. Les Juliano

Sat Jul 22 16:11:00 PDT 2006
Quick Break
The remaining players have gone on a 15-20 minute break. Play will resume shortly.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 32] $5,000 Pot Limit Hold'em (Day 1)

[Event 32] $5,000 Pot Limit Hold'em (Day 1)

Highlights of the day so far:

Sat Jul 22 12:22:00 PDT 2006
Play Begins
Today's $5,000 Pot Limit Hold-Em event has started. Blinds are $25-$25.

Sat Jul 22 12:25:00 PDT 2006
Money Table
Mel Judah, Ben Roberts, Freddy Deeb, Hoyt Corkins, Joe Awada, and Scott Fischman all are at the same table

Sat Jul 22 12:26:00 PDT 2006
Raymer Starting Early
Seat 7 raises to $75 in middle position, Greg Raymer calls from the small blind. The flop comes A 9 6 both players check. The turn brings the 7 , again both players check. The river is the 4 and Raymer bets $100. Seat 7 folds and Raymer is adding to his stack early on in play.

Sat Jul 22 12:38:00 PDT 2006
Luske Bets Opponent Out of Pot
With about $300 in the pot and a board showing 10 4 2 10 , Marcel Luske's opponent fires out $250. Luske calls. The river comes the K . Luske's opponent fires out $350. Luske then makes a pot size raise. His opponent thinks for a short time and then folds, showing two black deuces for his pocket cards (a full house). Luske shows only a four before mucking his cards. Luske now sits with $7,000.

Sat Jul 22 12:42:00 PDT 2006
Sebok Coolered
Joe Sebok and Seat 8 get all the money in pre-flop (yes, we are playing Pot Limit) and Sebok turns over K K , Seat 8 A A . The board comes A Q 6 7 J giving Seat 8 trip Aces and crippling Sebok down to $325

Sat Jul 22 12:51:00 PDT 2006
Big Name Table
Ross Boatman, Erik Seidel, Barry Greenstein, and Barry Shulman are all at the same table.

Sat Jul 22 12:55:00 PDT 2006
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Layne Flack just lost three $100 Rock, Paper, Scissors matches to Phil Gordon and handed over the $300 owed to Gordon.

Sat Jul 22 12:59:00 PDT 2006
Arieh Out
Josh Arieh on the button calls the big blind along with 4 other players. The flop comes Q 7 2 . Seat 7 leads out with $300, causing all players to fold except for Arieh. The turn brings the 3 and seat 7 pumps $1,000 into the pot. Arieh raises to $2,000, seat 7 re-raises all-in for $3,500 total. Arieh calls and flips over 9 5 for the flush, Seat 7 shows A K . The river is the J , giving seat 7 the Ace high flush and Arieh is eliminated.

Sat Jul 22 13:06:00 PDT 2006
Headphones Please
David "Devil Fish" Ulliott is having friendly banter with Rafi Amit and Vanessa Rousso as he says "Excuse me, let's get the headphones off so we know whats going on." Both players laugh and he turns to Rousso and says "It's ok, you're probably dreaming about me."

Sat Jul 22 13:11:00 PDT 2006
Phan Takes a Pot
Seat 3 raises to $100 from under-the-gun, and is called by Young Phan in middle position and seat 2 in the big blind. The flop comes J 4 4 and it is checked by seat 2 and 3. Phan fires out $250, seat 2 folds and seat 3 calls. The turn is the 5 , both players check. The river is the 7 , Phan bets $400 and seat 3 folds. Phan is at $5,700.

Sat Jul 22 13:14:00 PDT 2006
Level Up
Level 2 has started with blinds at $25-$50.

Sat Jul 22 13:19:00 PDT 2006
Checked Down by "Devil Fish"
Rafi Amit calls from under-the-gun, David "Devil Fish" Ulliott calls in late position and Vanessa Rousso checks in the big blind. The flop comes 10 2 2 , Rousso checks, Amit checks, Ulliott bets $1,000, and Rousso is the only one that calls the bet. The turn is the J , Rousso checks, Ulliott checks. The river is the 3 and again both players check. Ulliott turns over 10 6 and Rousso mucks.

Sat Jul 22 13:23:00 PDT 2006
Five Players to the Flop
Evelyn Ng and four other players go to the flop. The flop comes A J 4 and is checked by everyone except for seat 4 in late postion who bets $100. Ng raises to $325 and all players fold except for seat 4. The turn is the J , seat 4 checks, Ng bets $500, seat 4 re-raises the pot which is at $2,275. Ng Folds and loses $675 from her stack.

Sat Jul 22 13:27:00 PDT 2006
Tomko Doubles Up
Dewey Tomko raises on the button to $150, seat 6 and seat 8 call. The flop comes 10 5 4 . Seat 6 and 8 both check, Tomko bets $400. Seat 6 calls, seat 8 raises to $1,100, and Tomko re-raises to $2,200. Seat 6 folds and seat 8 pushes all-in for his last $2,500 total. Tomko calls and flips over 5 5 . Seat 8 shows A 10 . The turn is the 7 and the river brings the 7 for Tomko's full house. Tomko is at $11,000.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 32] $5,000 Pot Limit Hold'em (Day 1)

[Event 32] $5,000 Pot Limit Hold'em (Day 1)

Highlights Continued:

Sat Jul 22 13:32:00 PDT 2006
Flack & Gordon More Side Bets
Layne Flack has $825 left and Phil Gordon, who is at his table, just bet him that Flack will go broke before he reaches $3,000 in chips. Flack put up $500 to Gordon's $600. Gordon and Flack also bet $100 on an over/under on how long it will be until Flack gets a pink chip ($500).

Sat Jul 22 13:37:00 PDT 2006
Aces Cracked
Seat 3 is all in for his last $300 in chips. Marcel Luske calls. Luske flips over A A. Seat 3 shows 99. The flop comes Q96, giving seat 3 a set. The turn and river do not help Luske and seat 3 hangs in with $600. Luske has $6,975.

Sat Jul 22 13:59:00 PDT 2006
Cloutier Takes One Down
With $325 in the pot and a flop of K 65, T.J. Cloutier and his two opponents all check. The turn brings the 8and one player checks, Cloutier bets $325 and one opponent calls. The river is a 5and both players check. His opponent shows A3and has Ace-high but Cloutier has AJfor a better Ace-high and takes the pot. Cloutier is now at $4,700.

Sat Jul 22 14:21:00 PDT 2006
Break
Players are on a 20-min break and when they return blinds will be $50-$100

Sat Jul 22 14:34:00 PDT 2006
Play Resumes
Players are now on level 3 with blinds of $50-$100.

Sat Jul 22 14:50:00 PDT 2006
Rousso Elminated
After a series of pre-flop raises and re-raises, Vanessa Rousso bets at the flop of 10-4-2. Kevin Ho raises her all-in with pockets Jacks and Rousso calls with A-J. The hand does not improve for Rousso, and Kevin Ho wins the pot and eliminates Rousso.

Sat Jul 22 14:58:00 PDT 2006
Bellande Eliminated
With a pot of $3,400 and a flop of A 65Jean Robert Bellande moves all-in for his last $1,800. His opponent in seat 8 calls and shows AJBellande shows 65for the lead with 2 pair. The turn is an 8and river an 8which gives his opponent a higher 2-pair eliminating Bellande.

Sat Jul 22 15:00:00 PDT 2006
Traniello Doubles Up
After a series of raises, Marco Traniello pushes all-in into Mike Sexton on the button. Sexton calls the $500 raise and shows K K. Traniello shows A4and says "I'm on the draw". The board comes Q101079and Traniello doubles up on the river. He now has $2,900.

Sat Jul 22 15:11:00 PDT 2006
Barny Boatman Wins Pot
With $1,200 in the pot the flop brings A Q10. Boatman fires $700 into the pot and the player in seat 7 calls. The turn is the 4and Boatman pumps out $1,500. After a short deliberation, the player folds, and Boatman takes down the $3,000 pot.

Sat Jul 22 15:27:00 PDT 2006
Hellmuth Gets Bluffed
On the river Hellmuth's opponent bets $1,500 and Hellmuth stands up and shows K-K and folds. The board was A-10-6-Q-2 and his opponent shows 6-8 for the bluff. Everyone enjoys a laugh, including Scotty Nguyen who was watching the hand from the neighboring table. One the very next hand another opponent tries to bluff him again but he is called by Hellmuth with K-J good for second pair and the pot. Hellmuth is now uo to $10,200.

Sat Jul 22 15:32:00 PDT 2006
Level Increase
We have reached Level 4 and blinds are currently $75-$150

Sat Jul 22 15:40:00 PDT 2006
Traniello Eliminated; Strasser Countinues to Roll
After a flop of 8 75Marco Traniello leads out with a bet. Jason Strasser thinks for a moment and re-raises Traniello all-in. Traniello calls with pocket Jacks, but Strasser shows him the bad news with 46for the flopped straight. The board failed to improve, and Traniello is eliminated. Jason Strasser countinues to roll and is now above $20,000.

Sat Jul 22 15:50:00 PDT 2006
Gordon Eliminated In Tough One
With a board showing A-K-6, Phil Gordon gets all-in. Phil shows A-K in the hole and his opponent shows a set of 6's and eliminates Gordon from this event.

Sat Jul 22 15:50:00 PDT 2006
Ram Vaswani Wins With Set Over Set
After a flop of K-10-5 and a series of raises Ram Vaswani in the small blind is all-in against seat 8 in the big blind. Vaswani has pocket 10's and has his opponent with pocket 5's dominated. The board fails to help seat 8 and Ram Vaswani is now at $18,000.

Sat Jul 22 15:54:00 PDT 2006
The Mouth Speaks
After seeing 2-time 2006 WSOP bracelet winner, William Chen, Mike "The Mouth" Matusow says, "Hey Bill! You haven't won a bracelet in a couple of days. I'm starting to get worried!"

Sat Jul 22 16:05:00 PDT 2006
Nath Pizzolatto Tripples Up; Eliminates Ralph Perry
Before the flop the player under the gun raises the minimum, and gets a late position caller. Ralph Perry in the small blind then raises the pot, Nath Pizzolatto re-raises the pot, and the original raiser re-raises the pot. The late position caller folds, Perry thinks for a while and calls after having the clock called on him, and so does Pizzolatto. Perry shows Q Q, Pizzolatto shows AK, and the under the gun player shows AK. At this point a small crowd of players from surrounding tables had gathered around to watch the action. The flop comes 982and Perry remains in the lead. The turn is a 10and then the Acomes on the river to put four hearts on the board and give Pizzolatto the flush. He is so excited after the hand he is visibly shaking. Pizzolatto is now a huge chip leader at $30,200.

Sat Jul 22 16:15:00 PDT 2006
Hellmuth In Lime-Light
The ESPN cameras have arrived and are swarming Phil Hellmuth as he plays. Hellmuth doesn't seem too lively as his head has been resting on the table for the past 45 minutes.

Sat Jul 22 16:27:00 PDT 2006
Bill Chen Eliminated
With J J10on the board, William Chen pushes all-in and is called. Chen shows AQand his opponent shows, 33. The turn and river bring the 7and 6, and William Chen is eliminated from this event.

Sat Jul 22 16:30:00 PDT 2006
Monster Table
Currently one table seats Cyndy Violette, Burt Boutin, David "Devil Fish" Ulliot, Victor Ramdin, Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, and Johnny Chan.

Sat Jul 22 16:32:00 PDT 2006
Short Break
Currently, the players are on a 15-minute break. When the players return they will be at Level 5 with $100-$200 blinds.