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[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Day 1)

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Day 1)

Highlights of the day so far:

Sat Jul 22 13:47:00 PDT 2006
Event Begins in 15 Minutes
The $1,500 Seven Card Razz tournament will begin in 15 minutes.

Sat Jul 22 14:17:00 PDT 2006
Play Begins
Level 1 begins with blinds at $5-10, antes at $5, and stakes at $20.

Sat Jul 22 14:28:00 PDT 2006
Brunson Gets Out of the Way
Seat 1 bets showing the 2 . Doyle Brunson calls with the A. 4th Street: seat 1 A, Brunson Q. Both check. On 5th street, seat 1 bets and Brunson folds after getting another ace. He flips his cards to show 43and says, "I'll get all this out of the way early."

Sat Jul 22 14:59:00 PDT 2006
Clark's Low Misses
Paul "Eskimo" Clark calls a bet from his opponent on 7th street. His opponent shows a low of A 2356. Clark reveals his hole cards, showing a hand of A-2-4-5-7, narrowly missing. Clark is at $1,830.

Sat Jul 22 15:03:00 PDT 2006
Big Table
Ali Eslami, Cliff Josephy, Chad Brown, and Thor Hansen share a table.

Sat Jul 22 15:19:00 PDT 2006
Level Increases
Level 2 begins with blinds of $5-20, antes of $5, and stakes of $40.

Sat Jul 22 15:31:00 PDT 2006
Eslami Down
Ali Eslami, showing 6-Q-2-Q, calls a bet from his opponent who shows J-A-7-3. After getting their seventh cards, Eslami again calls a bet from his opponent. Eslami mucks when his opponent shows a full hand of (8-4-4)A-J-7-3 for a full low of A-3-4-7-8. He is down to $1,245.

Sat Jul 22 15:42:00 PDT 2006
Numbers
Total players: 409
Total prize pool: $558,285
Places paid: 40
40th place: $2,233
1st place: $139,576

Sat Jul 22 16:13:00 PDT 2006
Aces Good
Cliff Josephy bets with A-A showing. His opponent, showing K-J, folds.

Sat Jul 22 16:16:00 PDT 2006
Players on Break
Play will resume in 20 minutes.

Sat Jul 22 16:19:00 PDT 2006
404 Players Remaining
Although the event started with 409 players, 5 of those are "dead stacks" - players registered, but have not arrived yet. Nobody has busted from the tournament so far.

Sat Jul 22 16:38:00 PDT 2006
Play Resumes
Blinds are $10-30 with a $5 ante. Stakes are $60.

Sat Jul 22 16:38:00 PDT 2006
Play Resumes
Blinds are $10-30 with a $5 ante. Stakes are $60.

Sat Jul 22 17:02:00 PDT 2006
Sebok on a Hot Streak
Joe Sebok wins a pot with a 9-low against his opponent and takes a $400 pot. Sebok has doubled his stack in only 3 hours, an especially impressive feat considering the small blinds, antes, and stakes.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

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

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

Recap from overnight:
Sat Jul 22 16:26:00 PDT 2006
Hands 62-67
62. Erick Lindgren raises from the cutoff and Jonathan Gaskell calls from the big blind. The flop comes 9 54, Jonathan Gaskell checks and Erick Lindgren bets $50,000. Gaskell folds and Lindgren wins the pot.

63. Erick Lindgren raises to $50,000 under the gun and Tony Woods calls from the button. The flop comes Q64and Lindgren bets $50,000. Woods makes the call and the turn is the 3. Lindgren bets $90,000 and Woods calls. The river comes the Aand Lindgren bets $120,000. Woods folds and Lindgren wins the pot.

64. Tony Woods raises to $60,000 from the cutoff and gets no callers.

65. Erick Lindgren raises to $50,000 from the small blind and Jeff Madsen reraises to $170,000 from the big blind. Lindgren thinks for several long minutes before mucking his hand. Madsen shows the 2as he rakes the pot.

66. Tom Franklin raises to $60,000 from the cutoff and everyone folds. He shows pocket nines as he rakes the pot.

67. Jeff Madsen raises to $65,000 from the button and everyone folds.

Sat Jul 22 16:33:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Erick Lindgren $775,000
Tony Woods $540,000
Tom Franklin $475,000
Jeff Madsen $430,000
Jonathan Gaskell $290,000

Sat Jul 22 16:36:00 PDT 2006
Hands 68-73
68. Jonathan Gaskell raises to $75,000 from the small blind and Tom Franklin calls from the big blind. They check a board of 10 73and the turn is the 5. They check again and the river is the 6. Gaskell bets $75,000 and Franklin calls. Gaskell mucks his hand immediately and Franklin wins the pot without showing his cards.

69. Tom Franklin limps in and Erick Lindgren checks. They check down a board of Q42K9and Franklin shows jack high. Lindgren mucks and Franklin wins the pot.

70. Tony Woods raises to $70,000 from under the gun and Jeff Madsen calls from the big blind. The flop comes 743and Madsen checks. Woods bets $80,000 and Madsen folds.

71. Tom Franklin raises to $60,000 from the cutoff and receives no callers.

72. Jeff Madsen raises from the button and everyone folds.

73. Erick Lindgren raises to $60,000 from under the gun and gets no callers.

Sat Jul 22 16:43:00 PDT 2006
Hands 74-79
74. Jonathan Gaskell moves all in from the button and gets no callers.
75. Tom Franklin calls from the button and Jeff Madsen checks. The flop comes 9 52and Madsen bets $30,000. Franklin folds and Madsen wins the pot.

76. Jeff Madsen limps from the small blind and Tony Woods checks. The flop comes AK8and Madsen checks. Woods bets $25,000 and Madsen folds.

77. Erick Lindgren raises to $50,000 from the cutoff and everyone mucks their cards.

78. Tom Franklin gets a walk on his big blind.

79. Tom Franklin raises to $55,000 from the small blind and Erick Lindgren calls from the big blind. They check a flop of Q55and the turn is the Q. Franklin bets $60,000 and Lindgren folds.

Sat Jul 22 16:49:00 PDT 2006
Jonathan Gaskell Eliminated 5th ($119,145)
80. Erick Lindgren limps from the small blind and Jeff Madsen checks. The flop comes A K9and Lindgren bets $20,000. Madsen folds and Lindgren wins the pot.

81. Tom Franklin raises to $60,000 from the cutoff and wins the pot.

82. Jonathan Gaskell gets a walk on his big blind.

83. Erick Lindgren raises to $50,000 from the cutoff and Jonathan Gaskell moves all in. Lindgren calls and shows AK. Gaskell shows KKand is in the lead. The board comes J748Aand Lindgren rivers an ace to eliminate Gaskell from the tournament.

Sat Jul 22 16:50:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts with 4 players remaining are:
Erick Lindgren $1,040,000
Tom Franklin $590,000
Tony Woods $535,000
Jeff Madsen $335,000

Sat Jul 22 16:56:00 PDT 2006
Hands 84-89
84. Erick Lindgren receives a walk on his big blind.

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

86. Erick Lindgren raises from the button and Jeff Madsen calls from the button. The flop comes K Q J and Madsen checks. Lindgren bets $40,000 and Madsen calls. The turn is the 6 and both players check. The river is the 9 and Madsen bets $100,000. Lindgren folds and Madsen wins the pot.

87. Jeff Madsen raises to $60,000 from the button and Tom Franklin calls from the big blind. The flop comes K 9 4 and Franklin checks. Madsen bets $60,000 and Franklin folds.

88. Jeff Madsen raises to $60,000 from under the gun and gets no callers.

89. Tony Woods raises to $70,000 from under the gun and everyone folds.
Sat Jul 22 17:02:00 PDT 2006
Hands 90-95
90. Tom Franklin raises to $55,000 from under the gun and everyone folds their hands.

91. Tom Franklin gets a walk on his big blind.

92. Jeff Madsen raises to $60,000 from under the gun and gets no callers.

93. Tom Franklin raises to $60,000 from the button and everyone folds.

94. Erick Lindgren raises to $60,000 from the button and wins the pot.

95. Erick Lindgren raises to $50,000 from under the gun, Jeff Madsen calls from the button and Tom Franklin call from the big blind. The flop comes K 53, Franklin checks, Lindgren bets $75,000 and Madsen folds. Franklin makes the call and the turn is the 7. They both check and the river is the 3. They check again and Lindgren shows 54for two pair, fives and threes. Franklin folds and Lindgren wins the pot.

Sat Jul 22 17:11:00 PDT 2006
Tom Franklin Doubles Up Through Erick Lindgren
96. Tom Franklin raises tp $70,000 from the small blind and Erick Lindgren raises tp $240,000 from the big blind. Franklin folds and Lindgren wins the pot.

97. Erick Lindgren limp from the small blind and Jeff Madsen checks. The flop comes Q 105and Lindgren checks. Madsen bets $25,000 and Lindgren calls. The turn is the Aand both players check. The river is the 2and Lindgren checks. Madsen bets $65,000 and Lindgren calls. Madsen shows J-7 for jack high, but Lindgren turns over 65for a pair of fives and rakes the pot.

98. Erick Lindgren raises to $50,000 from the button and Tony Woods calls from the big blind. They both check down a board of 1064108and Lindgren shows AK. Woods mucks Q-J and Lindgren rakes the pot.

99. Erick Lindgren raises to $60,000 from under the gun and Tom Franklin calls from the big blind. They check a flop of J95and the turn is the 2. Franklin checks and Lindgren bets $55,000. Franklin makes the call and the river is the A. Franklin moves all in for $278,000 and Lindgren makes the call. Lindgren shows JJfor trip jacks but Franklin shows Q3for an ace high flush. Tom Franklin has doubled up.

Sat Jul 22 17:18:00 PDT 2006
Hands 100-104
100. Erick Lindgren gets a walk on his big blind.

101. Tom Franklin calls from the button, Erick Lindgren limps from the small blind and Jeff Madsen checks his option. The flop comes J 74and Lindgren bets $30,000. Both Madsen and Franklin make the call and the turn is the A. Lindgren bets $80,000 and both players call again. The river is the Aand all players check. Both Lindgren and Madsen show J-8 and they chop the pot.

102. Erick Lindgren calls from the button, Jeff Madsen limps from the small blind and Tony Woods checks. The flop comes J73and it is checked to Erick Lindgren, who bets $30,000. Madsen calls and Woods folds. The turn is the 4and both players check. The river is the 4and Madsen bets $100,000. Lindgren folds and Madsen shows 74for a full house.

103. Jeff Madsen raises from the button and gets no callers.

104. Jeff Madsen calls from under the gun and Tony Woods raises to $85,000 from the button. Madsen folds and Woods wins the pot.

Sat Jul 22 17:21:00 PDT 2006
Tony Woods Eliminated 4th ($150,123)
105. Tony Woods raises to $65,000 from under the gun and Erick Lindgren raises to $220,000 from the small blind. Woods moves all in and Lindgren calls, showing J J. Woods shows AKand will need to improve. The board comes 107242and Tony Woods has been eliminated from the tournament.

Sat Jul 22 17:23:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts with 3 players remaining are:
Erick Lindgren $1,350,000
Tom Franklin $640,000
Jeff Madsen $520,000

Sat Jul 22 17:30:00 PDT 2006
Tom Franklin Eliminated 3rd (214,461)
106. Erick Lindgren raises to $60,000 from the button and Tom Franklin makes the call from the big blind. The flop comes A 92and Franklin checks. Lindgren bets $60,000 and Franklin folds.

107. Jeff Madsen raises to $55,000 from the button and wins the pot.

108. Tom Franklin calls from the button, Erick Lindgren limps from the small blind and Jeff Madsen raises to $120,000 from the big blind. Both players folds an Madsen shows JJ.

109. Erick Lindgren raises to $60,000 from the button and Tom Franklin calls from the big blind. The flop comes K95and Franklin checks. Lindgren bets $60,000 and Franklin calls. The turn is the 3and Franklin checks. Lindgren bets $120,000 and Franklin makes the call. The river is the 8and Franklin checks. Lindgren checks and shows QQ. Franklin mucks and Lindgren wins the pot.

110. Jeff Madsen raises to $55,000 from the button and Tom Franklin calls from the small blind. The flop comes 1063and Franklin checks. Madsen bets $75,000 and Franklin moves all in. Madsen calls and shows K10for top pair with a king kicker. Franklin turns over Q10for top pair with a queen kicker. The turn is the Aand the river is the 7. Tom Franklin has been eliminated in 3rd place.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

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

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

Recap Continued:
Sat Jul 22 17:31:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is :
Erick Lindgren $1,600,000
Jeff Madsen $920,000

Sat Jul 22 17:39:00 PDT 2006
Hands 111-116
111. On a flop of J 6 6 , Jeff Madsen bets $20,000 and Lindgren makes the call. The turn is the J and Madsen bets $25,000. Lindgren mucks his hand.

112. Madsen limps from the small blind and Lindgren checks. The flop comes Q 6 3 and Lindgren checks. Madsen bets $20,000 and Lindgren calls. The turn is the K and Lindgren checks. Madsen fires $40,000 and Lindgren calls. The river is the 9 and Lindgren checks again. Madsen bets $75,000 and Lindgren folds.

113. Lindgren raises to $50,000 from the button and Madsen folds.

114. On a flop of 10 6 2 , Lindgren bets $20,000 and Madsen calls. The turn is the 8 and Lindgren checks. Madsen bets $35,000 and Lindgren calls. The river is the 5 and Lindgren checks again. Madsen fires $65,000 and Lindgren makes the call. Madsen turns over Q 8 for a pair of eights. Lindgren mucks and Madsen wins the pot.

115. Lindgren raises to $40,000 from the button and Madsen calls. The flop comes 9 7 6 and Madsen checks. Lindgren bets $40,000 and Madsen calls. The turn is the J and Madsen checks. Lindgren bets $80,000 and Madsen folds.

116. Lindgren gets a walk on his big blind.

Sat Jul 22 17:44:00 PDT 2006
Hands 117-119
117. Erick Lindgren bets $40,000 from the button and Jeff Madsen calls. The flop comes 9 6 3 and Madsen checks. Lindgren bets $45,000 and Madsen calls. The turn is the A , Madsen checks and Lindgren bets $90,000. Madsen calls and the river the 10 . Madsen bets $150,000 and Lindgren folds. Madsen shows the 2 as he rakes the pot.

118. Madsen limps and Lindgren checks. The flop comes Q 8 2 and both players check. The turn is the 4 and Lindgren bets $20,000. Madsen folds and Lindgren wins the pot.

119. Lindgren raises to $40,000 and Madsen calls. The flop comes K J 3 , Madsen bets $35,000 and Lindgren folds.

Sat Jul 22 17:44:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Erick Lindgren $1,350,000
Jeff Madsen $1,150,000

Sat Jul 22 17:45:00 PDT 2006
Quick Break
The players are currently on a 15-minute break.

Sat Jul 22 17:55:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Erick Lindgren $1,314,000
Jeff Madsen $1,219,000

Sat Jul 22 18:00:00 PDT 2006
Blind Increase
The blinds have been increased to $12,000-$24,000 with a $4,000 ante.

Sat Jul 22 18:09:00 PDT 2006
Hands 120-124
120. Jeff Madsen limps in and Erick Lindgren checks. The flop comes A K 2 and Lindgren checks. Madsen bets $25,000 and Lindgren calls. They check down a turn of 9 and the river is the 5 . They check again and Lindgren shows K 8 . Madsen folds his hand.

121. Madsen gets a walk on his big blind.

122. Madsen raises to $60,000 preflop and Lindgren makes the call. The flop comes A J 10 and both players check The turn is the 6 and Lindgren bets $60,000. Madsen makes the call and the river is the 7 . Lindgren bets $130,000 and Madsen calls. Lindgren turns over K Q for the nuts and Madsen mucks the A . Lindgren rakes the pot.

123. Lindgren raises to $50,000 and Madsen makes the call. They check a flop of K 10 5 and the turn is the 2 . Madsen checks and Lindgren bets $45,000. Madsen calls and the river is the Q . Both players check and Lindgren shows 9 9 . Madsen mucks and Lindgren wins the pot.

124. Madsen raises to $77,000 and Lindgren folds.

Sat Jul 22 18:20:00 PDT 2006
Hands 125-130
125. Erick Lindgren raises to $50,000 and Jeff Madsen makes the call. The flop comes J 10 9 and Madsen bets $55,000. Lindgren calls and the turn is the 7 . Madsen checks and Lindgren checks behind him. The river is the A and they both check. Madsen shows J 6 and wins the pot.

126. Lindgren receives a walk on his big blind.

127. Lindgren raises to $50,000 and Madsen calls. The flop comes 6 2 2 and Madsen bets $55,000. Lindgren raises to $110,000 and Madsen folds.

128. Madsen raises and Lindgren mucks his hand.

129. Lindgren raises to $50,000 and Madsen calls. The flop comes J 10 2 and Madsen bets $60,000. Lindgren makes the call and the turn is the 4 . Madsen fires $100,000 and Lindgren calls. The river is the J and Madsen bets $200,000. Lindgren thinks for a long time before folding. Madsen shows 6 5 for six high and rakes the pot.

130. Madsen limps and Lindgren checks. They check a flop of 10 4 3 and the turn is the 10 . They check again and the river is the 5 . Lindgren bets $30,000 and Madsen folds.

Sat Jul 22 18:22:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Erick Lindgren $1,450,000
Jeff Madsen $1,050,000

Sat Jul 22 18:26:00 PDT 2006
Hands 131-137
131. Jeff Madsen gets a walk on his big blind.

132. On a flop of A 9 5 , Erick Lindgren bets $24,000 and Madsen folds.

133. Madsen gets a walk on his big blind.

134. Madsen limps and Lindgren raises to $94,000, Madsen calls. The flop comes J 7 2 and Lindgren bets $80,000. Madsen folds and Lindgren wins the pot.

135. Lindgren raises to $60,000 and Madsen folds.

136. Madsen raises to $60,000 and Lindgren makes the call. The flop comes A 10 3 and both players check. They check the turn of Q . The river is the Q and Lindgren bets $60,000. Madsen calls and Lindgren shows A 9 for two pair. Madsen mucks and Lindgren rakes the pot.

137. Lindgren folds his button and Madsen shows the A A .

 

[DESSERTLADY]

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

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

Recap Continued:

Sat Jul 22 18:31:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Erick Lindgren $1.562,000
Jeff Madsen $938,000

Sat Jul 22 18:33:00 PDT 2006
Hands 138-143
138. Jeff Madsen limps and Erick Lindgren checks. The flop comes A 4 2 and Lindgren checks. Madsen bets $30,000 and Lindgren folds.

139. Madsen gets a walk on his big blind.

140. Madsen limps in and Lindgren checks. The flop comes A Q 8 and Lindgren checks. Madsen bets $40,000 and Lindgren calls. The turn is the 9 and Lindgren checks. Madsen bets $80,000 and Lindgren folds.

141. Lindgren raises to $50,000 and Madsen calls. The flop comes 8 6 6 and Madsen checks. Lindgren bets $60,000 and wins the pot.

142. Madsen raises to $62,000 and Lindgren makes the call. The flop comes K 8 4 and Lindgren checks. Madsen bets $70,000 and Lindgren folds.

143. Lindgren raises to $50,000 and Madsen makes the call. The flop comes 10 4 2 and both players check. The turn is the 3 and they check again. The river is the J and Madsen bets $85,000. Lindgren folds and Madsen wins the pot.

Sat Jul 22 18:40:00 PDT 2006
Hands 144-149
144. Erick Lindgren gets a walk on his big blind.

145. Lindgren raises to $50,000 from the button and Jeff Madsen makes the call. The flop comes Q Q 5 and Madsen checks. Lindgren bets $50,000 and Madsen calls. They check a turn of 3 and the river is the 2 . Madsen bets $70,000 and Lindgren folds.

146. Madsen folds his button and Lindgren gets a walk on his big blind.

147. Madsen gets a walk on his big blind.

148. Lindgren gets a walk on his big blind.

149. Lindgren raises to $50,000 and Madsen calls. The flop comes A 9 2 and both players check. The turn is the 4 and Madsen bets $55,000. Lindgren raises to $170,000 and Madsen folds.

Sat Jul 22 18:50:00 PDT 2006
Hands 150-155
150. Madsen limps and Lindgren checks. The flop comes K Q J and Lindgren checks. Madsen bets $35,000 and Lindgren calls. The turn is the 2 and both players check. The river is the 10 and Lindgren checks. Madsen bets $75,000 and Lindgren makes the call. Madsen turns over 9-5 for a straight to the king. Lindgren folds and Madsen wins the pot.

151. Lindgren raises to $50,000 and Madsen calls. The flop comes 9 9 7 and Madsen checks. Lindgren bets $50,000 and Madsen folds.

152. On a board of 7 6 4 6 3 , Lindgren bets $25,000 and Madsen folds.

153. Madsen gets a walk on his big blind and shows the A

154. Madsen limps and Lindgren raises to $94,000. Madsen calls and they check down a board of Q 8 6 3 J . Madsen shows pocket fours but Lindgren turns over K J to win the pot.

155. Lindgren raises to $50,000 and Madsen calls. The flop comes A 8 4 and Madsen checks. Lindgren bets $40,000 and Madsen calls. The turn is the J and Madsen checks. Lindgren bets $95,000 and Madsen folds.

Sat Jul 22 18:53:00 PDT 2006
Jeff Madsen Doubles Up
156. Jeff Madsen folds his button and Erick Lindgren gets a walk.

157. Lindgren limps and Madsen checks. The flop comes 6 5 3 and Madsen bets $40,000. Lindgren folds and Madsen wins the pot.

158. Lindgren gets a walk on his big blind.

159. Lindgren raises to $50,000 and Madsen reraises to $170,000. Lindgren moves all in immediately and Madsen calls all in for $814,000, showing 8 8 . Lindgren turns over A K . The board comes A 9 8 2 4 and Jeff Madsen has doubled up.

Sat Jul 22 18:56:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Jeff Madsen- $1,700,000
Erick Lingren- $800,000

Sat Jul 22 19:06:00 PDT 2006
Hands 160-167
160. Jeff Madsen limps in and Erick Lindgren checks. The flop comes 5 4 4 and Lindgren checks. Madsen bets $30,000 and Lindgren folds.

161. Madsen gets a walk on his big blind and shows A K .

162. Madsen limps in and Lindgren checks. The flop comes 4 4 2 and Lindgren checks. Madsen bets $40,000 and Lindgren folds.

163. Lindgren raises to $50,000 and Madsen calls. The flop comes J 10 2 and Madsen checks. Lindgren bets $65,000 and Madsen makes the call. The turn is the 4 and both players check. The river is the 2 and they check again. Madsen shows Q 10 for a pair of tens and wins the pot.

164. Lindgren gets a walk on his big blind.

165. On a flop of K 4 3 , Madsen checks and Lindgren bets $30,000. Madsen calls and the turn is the 9 . Both players check and the river is the 10 . Madsen checks and Lindgren bets $30,000. Madsen calls and shows 4 2 for a pair of fours. Lindgren mucks his hand.

166. The player check down a board of Q J 4 10 5 and Lindgren shows 6 4 to win the pot.

167. Lindgren raises to $50,000 and Madsen reraises to $150,000. Lindgren makes the call and the flop comes Q 3 2 . Madsen moves all in immediately and Lindgren folds.

Sat Jul 22 19:10:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Count
The updated chip count is:
Jeff Madsen $2,200,000
Erick Lindgren $300,000

Sat Jul 22 19:16:00 PDT 2006
Jeff Madsen Wins The $5,000 NLHE Shorthanded Event ($643,381)
168. Jeff Madsen limps in and Erick Lindgren checks. The flop comes 7 6 3 and both players check. The turn is the 5 and Lindgren bets $40,000. Madsen calls and the river is the 6 . Lindgren checks and Madsen bets $80,000. Lindgren calls and Madsen shows 8 6 for trip sixes. Lindgren mucks and Madsen rakes the pot.

169. Madsen gets a walk on his big blind.

170. Madsen limps in and Lindgren checks. The flop comes Q 7 6 and both players check. The turn is the 4 and Lindgren bets $40,000. Madsen raises to $110,000 and Lindgren folds.

171. Lindgren raises to $50,000 and Madsen calls. The flop comes K Q 2 and Madsen moves all in. Lindgren makes the call and shows A J . Madsen turns over Q 9 for a pair of queens. The turn is the 5 and the river comes the
3 .

Erick Lindgren has been eliminated from the tournament in 2nd place earning $357,435.

Jeff Madsen wins his second gold bracelet and $643,381.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

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

[Event 31] $2,000 No Limit Hold'em (Day 2)
Recap from overnight:
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.

Sat Jul 22 16:34:00 PDT 2006
Resume Play
Players have come back to the Amazon Room to resume play. Play has slowed since the tournament is now being dealt hand for hand until one more person is eliminated.

Sat Jul 22 16:56:00 PDT 2006
All-In All-In
There has been numerous all-in's while hand for hand is going on, but there still has been no calls or bust outs in the last 10 minutes.

Sat Jul 22 17:02:00 PDT 2006
Ohl Eliminated
Robert Ohl pushes all-in for a little under $22,000 and is called by Debbie LaVigne. Ohl has pocket 7's and LaVigne has pocket Kings. LaVigne spikes a King on the turn and Ohl is drawing dead and is eliminated.

Sat Jul 22 17:08:00 PDT 2006
Hand for Hand is Over
Players have gone back to normal play as all remaining players have bumped up a money spot.

Sat Jul 22 17:11:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $5,597.
83. Robert Ohl
82. Derek Lawless

Sat Jul 22 17:14:00 PDT 2006
Armstrong Holds Strong
Ben Armstrong doubles up on a board of K 95AJwith A6against pocket tens.

Sat Jul 22 17:15:00 PDT 2006
Money Finisher
The following player will receive $7,462.
81. Paul Andzrejewski

Sat Jul 22 17:19:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $7,462.
80. Jeffrey Han
79. Patrick Pezzin
78. Jason Levine
77. Eric Bush

Sat Jul 22 17:32:00 PDT 2006
Mason Eliminated
Greg Glass has just eliminated Blake Mason when he hits his Jack on the river while holding A-J. Glass is at $87,000.

Sat Jul 22 17:35:00 PDT 2006
Mizner Rising
Chad Mizner raises $10,000 and Marbleu Toulouse calls, putting himself all-in. Mizner shows pocket nines against the A 5of Toulouse. The board comes 1092K5and Toulouse exits the tournament as Mizner increases his chip stack to $112,000.

Sat Jul 22 17:42:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $7,462.
76. Gary Benson
75. Chi Nguyen
74. Blake Mason
73. Praz Bansi
72. Marbleu Touloose
71. Chris Reslock
70. Alexander Uskow
69. Michael Cribb

Sat Jul 22 17:45:00 PDT 2006
John Lively Busts
John Lively gets all his money in pre-flop and Kayshan Muthy calls. Muthy has him covered and shows A 6against A8. The board comes AK6410and Lively is eliminated from the tournament.

Sat Jul 22 17:51:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $7,462.
68. John Lively
67. Karlo Lopez
66. Mickey Mills

Sat Jul 22 17:59:00 PDT 2006
Unbreakable Glass
Greg Glass raises to $12,000 and Randy Witt re-raises all-in. Glass calls and flips over A J, Witt shows pockets tens and the board comes J632Q. Witt is eliminated on the hand. Glass continues to stock up on chips and now sits at $140,000.

Sat Jul 22 18:04:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $7,462.
65. Randall Witt
64. Chris Convery

Sat Jul 22 18:06:00 PDT 2006
Hasan Habib Busts
Hasan Habib calls an all-in raise from his opponent, who has him covered. The board shows Q J27Qand Habib flips over K8. Unfortunately for Habib his opponent turns over A7, and Habib is eliminated.

Sat Jul 22 18:12:00 PDT 2006
Flush Good for Some Bad for Others
Jose Severino pushes all-in on a board of 8 737for $21,500. Michael Odeh calls and turns over 82. The river comes 2and Severino doubles up with the queen high flush. Odeh is crippled after the hand to less than $2,000 and he was eliminated shortly following this action.

Sat Jul 22 18:18:00 PDT 2006
Break Time
The players are on a short break 20 minute break.

Sat Jul 22 18:19:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $7,462.
61. Ken Koski
60. Michael Odeh
59. Ryan Moore

Sat Jul 22 18:23:00 PDT 2006
Break
The 58 remaining players are on break for 15 minutes.


Sat Jul 22 18:42:00 PDT 2006
Back from Break
The players are back from break and play has begun in Level 14.


Sat Jul 22 18:44:00 PDT 2006
Harrington Eliminates Tsiprailidis
With about $30,000 already in the pot, Chris Tsiprailidis pushes all-in for an additional $35,000. The action folds around to Dan Harringon, who calls. Harrington shows J-J while Tsiprailidis shows A-Q offsuit. The board comes 7-8-9-3-K and Harrington's jacks hold up, eliminating Tsiprailidis. Harrington now sits with $120,000.


Sat Jul 22 18:52:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $7,462.
58. Chris Tsiprailidis
57. Joe Meyers
56. Mark Hope
55. J.P. Vaughan
The following player will receive $9,328.
54. Tony Nasr

Sat Jul 22 18:57:00 PDT 2006
Money Finishers
The following players will receive $9,328.
53. Ryan Armstrong
52. Randy Holland

 

[DESSERTLADY]

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

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

Recap Continued:

Sat Jul 22 19:26:00 PDT 2006
Eliminations 45-51
Thes players were eliminated in places 46 through 51, and will receive $9,328:
45. Marc Karam
46 Joseph Nolan
47. Ben Armstrong
48. George Long
49. Mike Katz
50. Tony Pivur
51. Bobby Poe

Sat Jul 22 19:52:00 PDT 2006
Players On Dinner Break
Players are on dinner break for an hour and a half.

Sat Jul 22 20:57:00 PDT 2006
Players Return From Dinner Break to Increased Blinds
Players have returned from dinner break to increased blinds for level 15. There will now be an ante of $500 and blinds of $2,500-$5,000.


Sat Jul 22 21:06:00 PDT 2006
Santi Doubles up First Hand Back
Ferit Gabriellson raises to $15,000 from the small blind. Eduardo Santi comes over the top for $30,000 more. Action is back on Gabriellson, who moves all-in for $69,000. Santi makes the call for his last $30,000 and shows K-K. Gabriellson turns over Q-Q and the board comes 10-7-4-5-3. Santi doubles up to $120,000 and is left with $9,500 in chips.

Sat Jul 22 21:18:00 PDT 2006
Ferit Gabriellson Eliminated 41st ($9,328)
Brandon Adams calls the big blind from under the gun. Ferit Gabriellson goes all in for his last $8,500. Joseph Cordi calls and Adams then attempts to reraise all in, but is not allowed to because Gabriellson's raise wasn't large enough to allow a rearaise. Cordi checks in the dark and the flop comes 7 74. Adams goes to bet and Cordi folds. Adams turns over AQ. Gabriellson is ahead with 88. The turn is the Jand now two of Adams outs are voided. But he hits the other black queen (Q) to eliminate Gabriellson. Adams has $135,000.

Sat Jul 22 21:33:00 PDT 2006
Eliminations 37-44
These players were eliminated in 37th through 44th place, receiving $9,328:
37. Nathan Smith
38. Kevin Noel
39. Ylon Schwartz
40. Jeff Tahler
41. Ferit Gabriellson
42. John Spadavechia
43. Alex Brenes
44. Mike McIntire
All remaining players are gaurenteed at least $11,193 in prize money.

Sat Jul 22 21:51:00 PDT 2006
Lopez All-in, Splits Pot When Opponent Hits Set?
Efrain Lopez is all-in with A Qagainst Adam Marshall's 88. After the turn, the board is QJ3Agiving Lopez two-pair. The river gives Marshall his set of 8's, however, it's the 8putting a flush on the board and they split the pot.

Sat Jul 22 21:58:00 PDT 2006
Players On Break
Players are on break for fifteen minutes as their pink $500 chips are colored up, and being replaced with $5,000 chips. They will return to increased blinds of $3,000-$6,000 with an ante of $1,000 dollars for round 16.

Sat Jul 22 22:36:00 PDT 2006
Scott Builds Stack
Chad Mizner raises to $15,000 in early position. Justin Scott reraises to $55,000 from the small blind and Mizner makes the call. The flop comes Q J6and Scott checks. Mizner bets $40,000 and Scott reraises enough to put Mizner all-in. Mizner folds and is at $90,000 while Scott has built his stack up to $501,000.

Sat Jul 22 22:46:00 PDT 2006
Eliminations 28-36 ($11,193)
These players were eliminated in places 28 through 36, and will receive $11,193:
28. Jamys Williams
29. Jose Severino
30. Brandon Adams
31. Eric Cloutier
32. Kevin Peterson
33. David Cai
34. Mike Hofeld
35. Ian Frazer
36. Logan Trinidad
The remaining players are gaurenteed at least $14,924 in prize money.

Sat Jul 22 22:53:00 PDT 2006
Eliminations 25-27 ($14,924)
These players were eliminated in places 25-27:
25. Adam Marshall
26. Eduardo Santi
27. David Cesiano
The remaining players are gaurenteed $18,655 in prize money.

Sat Jul 22 23:06:00 PDT 2006
Graham Smith Eliminated 24th ($18,655)
Chad Mizner limps from early position and Graham Smith also limps from the button. Josh Wakeman calls from the small blind and the flop comes 10-5-2. Mizner bets $15,000 and Smith moves all-in for $117,000. Wakeman moves all-in himself for about $150,000. Mizner folds and Wakeman shows 10-5 while Smith has K-10. The turn and river come 9-7 and Smith is eliminated in 24th. Wakeman is now at $300,000.

Sat Jul 22 23:14:00 PDT 2006
Dan Harrington Eliminated 23rd ($18,655)
Dan Harrington has been eliminated in 23rd place.

Sat Jul 22 23:17:00 PDT 2006
Eliminations 22-24 ($18,655)
These players were eliminated from 22nd to 24th, receiving $18,655:
22. Efrain Lopez
23. Dan Harrington
24. Graham Smith
The remaining players are gaurenteed $22,386 in prize money.

Sat Jul 22 23:19:00 PDT 2006
Efrain Lopez Eliminated 22nd ($18,655)
Chad Mizner raises to $15,000 from late position and Efrain Lopez moves all-in for $22,000 more from the big blind. Mizner makes the call and shows Q J. Lopez has A9. The board comes 109856and Mizner wins with a straight. Lopez is eliminated in 22nd. Mizner now has $194,000 in chips.

Sat Jul 22 23:22:00 PDT 2006
Spano Finds Aces At Right Time
Paul Spano ($80,000) raises $25,000. Angel Garcia Jr. ($85,000) reraises all in. Spano calls and turns over A A. Garcia Jr. has AQ. The board comes J3285and Spano doubles up to $170,000. Garcia Jr. has just $5,000.

Sat Jul 22 23:27:00 PDT 2006
Blinds Increase
Blinds have been raised for level 17 to $4,000-$8,000 with a $1,000 ante.

Sat Jul 22 23:35:00 PDT 2006
Eliminations 19-21 ($22,386)
These players were eliminated in places 19-21, receiving $22,386:
19. Parimal Parmar
20. Kayshan Muthy
21. Angel Garcia
The remaining players are gaurenteed at least $26,117 in prize money.

Sat Jul 22 23:38:00 PDT 2006
Parimal Parmar Eliminated 19th ($22,386)
Parimal Parmar ($60,000) and Nathan Templeton ($420,000) are all in preflop. Parmar has A 5and Templeton has 66. The flop is golden for Templeton as it comes J65. The Kon the turn and Kon the river eliminate Parmar. Templeton has $490,000.

Sat Jul 22 23:44:00 PDT 2006
Ryan Fair Eliminated 18th ($26,117)
Ryan Fair moves all in from the big blind, facing a raise from Carl Olson fromunder the gun. Olson calls with pocket sevens, and is ahead of Fair's pocket sixes. The flop brings Q-Q-4-9-10, no help for Fair, who is eliminated in 18th place, receiving $26,117. Carl Olson now has approximately $240,000.

Sun Jul 23 00:00:00 PDT 2006
Wakeman Takes Pot Off Lavigne
Josh Wakeman raises to $27,000 under-the-gun and Debbie Lavigne reraises $60,000 more from the big blind. Wakeman makes the call and the flop comes Q 98. Lavigne checks and Wakeman immediately moves all-in. Lavigne thinks for awhile and eventually folds. Wakeman is at $275,000 and Lavigne has $180,000.

Sun Jul 23 00:06:00 PDT 2006
Cordi Almost Doubles Up Without Seeing A Flop
On consecutive hands Tony Bloom raised $23,000 and Justin Scott raised $30,000. Both times Joseph Cordi reraised all in. Bloom and Scott both folded. Cordi raised his stack from $110,000 to $205,000. Cordi said he just looked at his first card both times and it was an ace. He said he didn't need to look at his second.

Sun Jul 23 00:17:00 PDT 2006
Templeton Wins Big One Off Glass
Greg Glass ($325,000) raises $33,000 before the flop. Nathan Templeton ($435,000) calls from the button. The flop comes K 93. Glass fires out $45,000. Templeton raises $55,000. Glass thinks for awhile before mucking. Templeton is at $515,000. Glass has $245,000.

Sun Jul 23 00:23:00 PDT 2006
Tight Play
Play has tightened considerably after the players converged on the final two tables. With greater leaps in payouts between each place, and the added pressure of an ESPN camera crew, there has been decidely less action.

Sun Jul 23 00:26:00 PDT 2006
Spano Cripples Jones
Paul Spano raises to $30,000 from the button and Stephen Jones moves all-in for $161,000 more. After much thought, Spano makes the call and shows A J. Jones shows AQ. The board comes J5510Jand Jones is down to his last chip. Spano is now at $400,000.

Sun Jul 23 00:28:00 PDT 2006
Scott Beats Cordi In Pot
Justin Scott raises $25,000 before the flop. Joseph Cordi calls. The flop comes 10 42. Scott bets $50,000 and Cordi folds.

Sun Jul 23 00:31:00 PDT 2006
Stephen Jones Eliminated in 17th ($29,848)
All in with big slick, severely short-stacked Stephen Jones is called by the K 4of Josh Wakeman. The flop brings both a four and a club draw for Wakeman. Jones does not improve on the turn or river, and is eliminated in 17th place. He will receive $29,848 for his efforts.

Sun Jul 23 00:33:00 PDT 2006
Rouhani Triples up Before Break
Justin Scott raises to $30,000 from late position and Joseph Cordi moves all-in behind him for $110,000 total. Farzad Rouhani calls from the big blind for his last $25,000 and Scott folds. Cordi shows 10 10and Rouhani shows AQ. The board comes QJ4A8and Rouhani triples up and is now at $87,000. Cordi is now at $135,000.

Sun Jul 23 00:35:00 PDT 2006
Players On Break
Players are on a short break.

Sun Jul 23 00:45:00 PDT 2006
Players Return to Increased Blinds
Players have returned from break to increased blinds, $6,000-$12,000 with a $2,000 ante, for level 18.

Sun Jul 23 00:58:00 PDT 2006
Glass Takes One Down
Nathan Templeton raises to $40,000 from the button, and is called by Jake Stearley from the small blind and Greg Glass, who limped from middle position. The flop brings the Q 107, to which all players check. After the 9rolls off on the turn, Glass quickly announces a bet of $100,000. Both Templeton and Stearley fold, and Glass rakes the pot. Glass now has approximately $355,000.

Sun Jul 23 01:02:00 PDT 2006
Tony Bloom Eliminated 16th ($33,579)
Nathan Templeton ($550,000) raises $40,000 preflop from early position. Tony Bloom ($180,000) reraises all in from middle position. It gets folded around to Templeton who calls and flips over A A . Bloom is in trouble and shows 8 8 . The flop comes J 8 3 . Templeton says, "Ooooh!" in dismay. The turn is the 4 and Bloom is one card away from doubling up. But the A hits on the river and Bloom is eliminated. Templeton now has $770,000.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

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

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

Recap Continued:

Sun Jul 23 01:07:00 PDT 2006
Bryan Micon Doubles Up
Bryan Micon moves all in preflop from the button and is called by Carl Olson, who shows the K Q. Micon reveals the AK, and goes to the flop in the lead. The flop comes down 722, no help to Olson. The turn brings the J, leaving Olson needing to catch a Q to eliminate Micon. Micon dodges that Q, however, and with the Aon the river, doubles through Olson, ending with approximately $200,000.

Sun Jul 23 01:11:00 PDT 2006
Scott Wins Small One From Chip Leader
Justin Scott ($592,000) raises $33,000 from mid position. Nathan Templeton ($780,000) calls. Scott laughs as the chip leader calls him and says, "This could get interesting." The flop comes A Q2. Templeton checks and before Scott could put in his $50,000 bet Templeton folds. A player says, "That wasn't that interesting." Scott builds his stack to $640,000 while Templeton falls to $740,000.

Sun Jul 23 01:12:00 PDT 2006
Spano Wins Pot Off Olson
Paul Spano limps from under-the-gun and Kendall Fukumoto calls from the small blind. Carl Olson checks and the flop comes Q 65and Spano bets $30,000. Fukumoto folds and Olson calls. The turn is the Jand both players check. The river is the Kand they both check again. Spano shows AK, Olson mucks, and Spano wins the pot. Spano is at $390,000 and Olson has dropped to $170,000.

Sun Jul 23 01:19:00 PDT 2006
Templeton Stays Aggressive
Nathan Templeton ($740,000) once again opens the pot for a $40,000 raise. Greg Glass ($262,000) calls from the button. The flop comes A Q9. Both players check. The 2falls on the turn and Templeton bets $60,000. Glass folds and falls to $210,000 while Templeton has $792,000.

Sun Jul 23 01:27:00 PDT 2006
Rouhani Doubles Up
Farzad Rouhani ($65,0000) limps into the big blind. Nathan Templeton ($792,000) from the big blind checks. The flop comes K 93. Rouhani goes all in for his last $49,000. Templeton thinks for awhile and calls. Rouhani has 109and Templeton has 73. The turn is the 10, and now Rouhani only has to fear a three. But the Afalls on the river and Rouhani doubles up to $142,000. Templeton takes a mini blow and is at $725,000.

Sun Jul 23 01:34:00 PDT 2006
"No Limping."
Farzah Rouhani ($136,000) limps in from middle position. Jake Stearley ($220,000) limps in from the small blind. Greg Glass ($210,000) says he wants to put Rouhani all in. Rouhani has $120,000 left after calling the big blind. Both Rouhani and Stearley folds. Glass says, "No limping."

Sun Jul 23 01:37:00 PDT 2006
Johnson Doubles Up
Jason Johnson is all in for $68,000 total, and is called by Justin Scott, who shows the A 7. Johnson shows his pocket jacks, and is looking to avoid an ace or diamonds on the flop. He has little to worry about after a flop of JJ8. Scott is now drawing dead, and the running fives make no difference. Johnson doubles to approximately $140,000, leaving Scott with approximately $580,000.

Sun Jul 23 01:43:00 PDT 2006
Micon is Saved by the River
Chad Mizner limps and Bryan Micon goes all-in for $101,000 total. Mizner makes the call and shows 5 5while Micon has A10. The board comes 76534and Micon is saved by the river as it puts a straight on the board.

Sun Jul 23 01:49:00 PDT 2006
Wakeman Wins Two Uncontested
Josh Wakeman steals the blinds two hands in a row.

Sun Jul 23 01:52:00 PDT 2006
"Mind if I join?"
Nathan Templeton ($725,000) raises $35,000 before the flop. Justin Scott ($640,000) asks Templeton, "Mind if I join?" Templeton nods his head in approval. The flop comes A 93. Templeton bets $50,000 and Scott folds.

Sun Jul 23 01:53:00 PDT 2006
Blinds Increase
Blinds have increased for level 19. There will now be blinds of $8,000-$16,000 with an ante of $2,000.

Sun Jul 23 01:56:00 PDT 2006
Lavigne Caught Stealing
Debbie Lavigne moves all-in from early position for $180,000. Bryan Micon goes all-in for $120,000 and has A A. Lavigne shows A6. The board comes 1010393and Micon doubles to $240,000 while Lavigne drops to $60,000.

Sun Jul 23 01:59:00 PDT 2006
Rouhani Doubles Up
Joseph Cordi ($149,000) raises $50,000 from middle position. Farzad Rouhani ($69,000) calls leaving him just $3,000. Cordi tells Rouhani he knows he's behind but bets the $3,000 before the flop. The flop comes K 62. Rouhani calls and has AQ. Cordi is right, he's way behind as he flips over A4. The 2on the turn and Qon the river double up Rouhani. Cordi has $50,000. Rouhani is up to $210,000.

Sun Jul 23 02:04:00 PDT 2006
Debbie Lavigne Eliminated 15th ($37,310)
Carl Olson moves all-in from late position for $122,000. Debbie Lavigne calls the all-in for the rest of her $40,000 in the small blind. She shows A 2and Olson has 99. The board comes J7392and Lavigne is eliminated in 15th.

Sun Jul 23 02:10:00 PDT 2006
Joseph Cordi Eliminated 14th ($41,041)
Justin Scott (800,000) raises $50,000 preflop. Joseph Cordi ($140,000) reraises all in. Scott calls immediately. Scott shows K K. Cordi turns over QQand asks, "What am I supposed to do?" The board of 652JJprovides no help for Cordi and he is eliminated. Scott wins the $340,000 pot and has $964,000.

Sun Jul 23 02:18:00 PDT 2006
Jake Stearley Eliminated 13th ($44,772)
Jake Stearley ($71,000) raises all in from middle position. Chip leader Justin Scott ($940,000) calls. Scott is ahead with A 8to Stearley's J10. The flop is friendly for Stearley as he hits top two-pair (J103). But the turn is a scare card (9) as it gives Scott and open ended straight draw. He hits his straight on the river as the Qfalls. Stearley is eliminated while Scott has gone over the million chip mark with $1,040,000.

Sun Jul 23 02:20:00 PDT 2006
Bright Takes Down a Solid Pot
Chad Mizner raises to $40,000 from the button and Bob Bright makes the call from the big blind. The flop comes A AQ. Bright checks and Mizner bets $50,000. Bright thinks for awhile and then moves all-in. Mizner immediately folds. Bright is now at $315,000 while Mizner now has $150,000 in chips.

Sun Jul 23 02:25:00 PDT 2006
Chad Mizner Eliminated in 12th ($48,503)
Chad Mizner moves all-in from the cutoff for $122,000. Action is on Carl Olson, who thinks for a few minutes before he announces a call, revealing his A 9. Mizner shows his 44, and is looking to dodge an ace or a nine on the flop. Olson catches, however, as the flop brings the AQ2. Mizner now needs one of the two remaining fours, or running straight cards. The Jon the turn leaves him looking for two outs. The Kdoes not help Mizner , and he is eliminated in 12th place. Olson ends the hand with approximately $360,000.

Sun Jul 23 02:27:00 PDT 2006
Johnson Catches Miracle Flop
Jason Johnson ($88,000) goes all in preflop. Kendall Fukumoto ($246,000) thinks for awhile before calling. It's a race as Johnson has A Kand Fukumoto has 77. Johnson flops Broadway as the QJ10come out. Johnson shouts, "Yes!! Yes!!!" Fukumoto asks for running sevens. He misses his call by one as the turn and river come 88. Johnson doubles up to $195,000 while Fukumoto now has $158,000.

Sun Jul 23 02:43:00 PDT 2006
Kendall Fukumoto Eliminated 11th ($52,234)
Nathan Templeton ($620,000) raises $45,000 before the flop. Kendall Fukumoto ($160,000) reraises all in. Templeton calls and shows K 10. It's a race as Fukumoto has 99. Fukumoto who just lost a race is hoping for a better flop than the last time, when his opponent hit Broadway. The flop is painful for Fukumoto again as it comes 655giving Templeton a flush draw. The turn is the 8and Fukumoto has to avoid a King, ten or club. He doesn't as the 7hits. Fukumoto is eliminated while Templeton climbs to $820,000.

Sun Jul 23 02:44:00 PDT 2006
Final 10
The remaining ten players have converged on one table. Once one more player is eliminated, play will end for the day.

Sun Jul 23 02:50:00 PDT 2006
Bright Takes Pot Off Templeton Preflop
Nathan Templeton raises to $50,000 in late position. Bob Bright comes over the top for $80,000 more from the button. Action gets back to Templeton who folds, giving Bright the pot. Bright is now at $380,000 and Templeton has $730,000.

Sun Jul 23 02:55:00 PDT 2006
Play Tightens
In fear of busting out on the final table bubble, players have tightened up considerably.

Sun Jul 23 03:02:00 PDT 2006
Big Stacks Collilde
Nathan Templeton ($835,000) raises $65,000 before the flop. Justin Scott ($1,000,000) calls from the big blind. The flop comes 8 32. Scott checks and Templeton bets $75,000. Scott takes a large stack of $5,000 chips and puts them into the middle ($200,000). Templeton asks how much, then calls. The turn is the Jand Scott goes all in. Templeton thinks for a long time before folding. Scott shows him the 88. Templeton says he made a tough laydown, saying he folded pocket Aces with the A. Templeton has $470,000 and Scott has a commanding $1,400,000.

Sun Jul 23 03:02:00 PDT 2006
Players On Break
Players are on a quick break.

Sun Jul 23 03:15:00 PDT 2006
Players Return, Blinds Increase
Play has resumed, with increased stakes for level 20. Blinds are now $10,000-$20,00, with a $3,000 ante.

Sun Jul 23 03:30:00 PDT 2006
Paul Spano Eliminated 10th ($55,965)
Paul Spano ($360,000) raises $40,000 in early position. Nathan Templeton ($440,000) reraises all in. Spano thinks long and hard and finally says, "OK," and pushes his chips in. Spano is in trouble as he has A Kand Templeton has KK. The flop though is golden for Spano as it comes AJ9. The turn is the 10giving a split pot opportunity for Templeton. Templeton needs either the case King to win the pot or a Queen (not of diamonds) to split the pot. The river...KING! the Khits and the table explodes in cheers because they have made the final table. Spano stands in stunned disbelief, before shaking Templeton's hand.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

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

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

Recap Continued:

Sun Jul 23 03:40:00 PDT 2006
Final Table Set
1. Carl Olson $301,000
2. Nathan Templeton $832,000
3. Robert Bright $324,000
4. Jason Johnson $174,000
5. Farzad Rouhani $133,000
6. Gregory Glass $267,000
7. Josh Wakeman $319,000
8. Justin Scott $1,500,000
9. Bryan Micon $224,000

Play has ended for the 2nd day of the $2,000 NLHE event. The final table will begin at 2:30 PT tomorrow.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

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

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

Recap from overnight:
Sat Jul 22 16:59:00 PDT 2006
Chip Jett Eliminated
Seat 8 raises to $700 from the cut-off and Jett raises all-in for $50 more. He tells his opponent "It's only $50 more but you can still fold." His opponent makes the call and shows 10 10and Jett shows KQ. The board comes down A73A6and Jett has been eliminated.

Sat Jul 22 17:18:00 PDT 2006
River Hurting Phan
The river has not been nice to Young Phan, of late. After flopping top-two, with a flush draw, the river helps an opponent hit an inside straight. Then, Phan's 6-6 can not hold up against an opponents 4-4 when a third 4 hits on the river. Phan is currently down to $4,000.

Sat Jul 22 17:20:00 PDT 2006
Harman's Stack Crippled
From the button, Jennifer Harman raises the pot, which is $1,600 and is called by one player. The flop comes A 42, her opponent checks, and Jennifer pushes all-in. The player calls and shows 44, which dominates Harman's AK. The turn and river bring no help and Jennifer's stack is down to $1,000.

Sat Jul 22 17:38:00 PDT 2006
Pizzolatto Out
Despite building a large stack earlier, Nath Pizzolatto has been eliminated

Sat Jul 22 17:43:00 PDT 2006
The Devil Fish Doubles Up With 6-6-6
After a flop of Q J6David "Devil Fish" Ulliot bets the pot, which had been raised pre-flop. His opponent on the button has the clock called on him as he contemplates his decision. He then moves all in and has Devil Fish covered by $800. Devil Fish turns over pocket 6's for the set, while his opponent shows A-Q for top pair. The turn is a 5and the river is a 10, doubling The Devil Fish to $20,000.

Sat Jul 22 17:41:00 PDT 2006
Rockets For Tomko
A player raises to $5,000 from late position, Dewey Tomko re-raises all-in for $6,800 more, and the original raiser calls. Tomko shows AAand his opponent shows AK. The board comes 652104improving neither player, and Tomko's Aces double him up to about $28,600.

Sat Jul 22 17:56:00 PDT 2006
Blinds Increase
The blinds have increased to $150 and $300. Players will go on dinner break after this level.

Sat Jul 22 18:02:00 PDT 2006
Judah Doubles
Mel Judah just doubled his stack to $9,000 when his pocket Tens held up against his opponents pocket Eights.

Sat Jul 22 18:28:00 PDT 2006
Matusow Rakes Huge Pot; Burt Boutin Eliminated
Three players are all-in preflop. Burt Boutin has K K, Mike Matusow has QQ, and the player in seat 2 has JJ. The flop is Q102, giving Matusow a set. The turn is the 5, leaving seat 2 drawing dead and Boutin drawing to a two-outer. The river bricks out with a 8, and Matusow triples up to $20,500, eliminating Boutin and leaving seat 2 with about $600 in chips.

Sat Jul 22 18:53:00 PDT 2006
Dinner Break
The players are now on dinner break for an hour and a half.

Sat Jul 22 20:30:00 PDT 2006
Players Back From Break
The blinds are now $200 and $400. There are 127 players remaining

Sat Jul 22 20:38:00 PDT 2006
Playing Through Ten Levels
The players will play 10 levels tonight. The top 36 players will make the money, and if there are more than 36 players still in play at the end of the 10th level, then play will continue until the bubble bursts.

Sat Jul 22 20:42:00 PDT 2006
Heimowitz Knocks Out Judah
The player in the 8 seat raises $1,300 before the flop. He is called by Lonnie Heimowitz in late position, Mel Judah from the button, and both of the blinds. Five handed, the flop comes 9 73, and it is checked to Judah, who moves all-in for his last $5,700. It is then folded around to Heimowitz, who makes a quick call. Judah shows 1010, and Heimowitz, who has Judah covered, flips over AKfor the rock nuts. The turn and river bring the Jand the A, no threat to Heimowitz, and no help to Judah. Heimowitz rakes a good pot and brings his chip count to $21,000. Mel Judah is eliminated.

Sat Jul 22 20:51:00 PDT 2006
Abdallah Doubles Up
On a board of A 4389, George Abdallah pushes all-in for his remaining $10,300. Before the push, the pot was already at a healthy $18,900. His sole opponent thinks for more than five minutes, finally having the clock called on him. Sortly after having the floor starts the clock, Abdallah's opponent calls. Abdallah shows 108and his opponent mucks. Abdallah doubles up in the pot and now sits with $39,500, while his opponent is crippled and down to $3,000.
Abdallah's opponent is eliminated the very next hand.

Sat Jul 22 21:07:00 PDT 2006
Chan Moves His Opponent Off A Hand
Johnny Chan ($16,000) raises pre-flop under the gun to$1,400 and the player in seat 8 calls from the button. The flop is Q 62, Chan checks, seat 8 bets $2,500, and Chan calls. The turn is the 5, Chan checks again, seat 8 bets $4,500, and again Chan calls. The river is the 5, Chan bets $8,000, and seat 8 mucks. Chan is now up to $26,300

Sat Jul 22 21:12:00 PDT 2006
Sarah Bilney Busts Annie Duke
After an early position raise and middle position call, Annie Duke reraises to $4,000, Sarah Bilney reraises to $11,000, the two other players fold, and Duke calls all-in for less. Bilney shows A-A and Duke has 10-10. An Ace on the turn shuts the door on Duke and she is eliminated. Bilney now has $24,000.

Sat Jul 22 21:19:00 PDT 2006
Chan Crippled By Nguyen's Aces
After a flop of J 93, Johnny Chan bets $3,000, Scotty Nguyen raises $9,000 more, Chan moves all-in, and Nguyen calls for less with his last $13,000. Chan shows AJand Nguyen shows AA. The turn and river come 4and 6. Chan is left with only $1,300 and Nguyen is our new chip leader with $50,000.

Sat Jul 22 21:19:00 PDT 2006
Seif Doubles Through Luske
Mark Seif is all-in before the flop with A K. Marcel Luske, who has Seif covered, calls his all-in with JJ. The board comes K65103, giving Seif a pair of Kings on the flop to crack Luske's Jacks. Seif rakes a healthy pot and brings his chip count to $21,400 after this hand.

Sat Jul 22 21:31:00 PDT 2006
Chan Eliminated Set Over Set
Johnny Chan, Erik Cajelais, and theplayer in seat 2 see an unraised flop of 10 85. The player in seat 2 checks from the small blind, Chan checks from the big blind, Cajelais bets $5,500, seat 2 re-raises to $8,600 to but Cajelais all-in, and Chan calls all-in for his last $900. Seat 2 shows KK, Cajelais shows 88, and Chan has 55. The turn and river are the 4and the J, and Cajelais now has $19,300, seat 2 is down to $4,900 and Chan is eliminated.

Sat Jul 22 21:37:00 PDT 2006
Blind Increase
The players have just entered Round 8 where the blinds have increased to $300-$600.

Sat Jul 22 21:40:00 PDT 2006
Mimi Tran Doubles Up
On a flop of Q 1010, Mimi Tran pushes all-in for her remaining $5,000 and is called by her opponent. Tran's opponent shows QJ, while Tran flips up KQfor the lead. The turn is not good news for Tran when it comes 4, giving her opponent a flush draw. However, Tran takes down the pot when the river is a blank, the 2, and she doubles up to $11,000

Sat Jul 22 21:51:00 PDT 2006
"What Do I Care About $4,200?"
On a flop of A 73, it is checked to Scotty Nguyen who asks, "How much is in the pot? $4,200? All right, baby, I bet that. $4,200...I have $80,000, what do I care about $4,200?" Action folds to a short-stacked player, Chris O'Rourke, who re-raises all-in for $6,600 total. Nguyen immediately calls and shows KJand O'Rourke is relieved as he shows A4for top pair. Nguyen will need a heart or running cards to beat O'Rourke. The turn puts the Aon the board, furthering O'Rourke's lead and the river is a blank with the 8, doubling up O'Rourke. O'Rourke now sits with $14,000, while Nguyen's stack is down to a still respectable $62,200 (Meaning he had closer to $70,000 when he made the $4,200 bet, rather than $80,000. But hey, what does Scotty care about $10,000?)

Sat Jul 22 22:00:00 PDT 2006
Flop Keeps Things Interesting
Marcel Luske raises to $1,500 preflop from the cutoff. The player in the small blind re-raises all-in for his last $100, and Luske makes the call. The small blind shows J 8and Luske has 96. The flop hits both hands hard as it comes J87, giving the small blind two pair, but giving Luske an open-ended straight flush draw. The turn is the 9giving Luske two more outs. The river is the 3, and the player in the small blind survives

Sat Jul 22 22:11:00 PDT 2006
Matusow Quadruples Up
Mike Matusow is all-in from the small blind ($200). He goes to the flop four-handed, which comes 10 73. An opponent from early position bets at the side pot and the remaining two players fold. Matusow shows 108, for top pair, and his opponent flips over A9. The turn and river bring the 7and the 2, and Matusow's 10's hold up. Matusow quadruples his all-in small blind of $200 to $800.

Sat Jul 22 22:19:00 PDT 2006
Matusow Eliminated
Mike Matusow was eliminated when his J Jwas outrun by his opponent's K9with a board of K10844.

Sat Jul 22 22:29:00 PDT 2006
Seidel Eliminates Opponent
An opponent from the small blind raises the pot all-in for $3,700 before the flop. Erik Seidel makes the call from the button, and the flop comes Q 75. Seidel shows Q8, for top pair, and his opponent flips over A9. The turn and river bring the 7and the J, no help to the small blind. After this hand, Seidel eliminates his opponent and brings his chip count to roughly $24,000.

Sat Jul 22 22:33:00 PDT 2006
Players On Break
The players are now on a 15-minute break.

Sat Jul 22 22:49:00 PDT 2006
Play Resumes
The players have returned from their break, the blinds are now $400 and $800.

Sat Jul 22 23:09:00 PDT 2006
Chau Giang Bullying Table
Chau Giang has been pushing around his table in the last two hands by making pot-sized bets on the flop to drive out any players who had stuck around preflop. He's been doing this despite having an only slightly above-average stack at $30,000 (average is around $24,000, while the chip leader, Tommy Smith, is currently sitting with $65,000).

Sat Jul 22 23:28:00 PDT 2006
Vaswani and O'Donnell Take Chunk Out of Antonius
Through a series of raises and re-raises, both Ram Vaswani and Kevin O'Donnell are all in preflop with Patrik Antonius also in the hand having them both covered. O'Donnell, with the fewest chips at $12,000, flips up A Jand is in big trouble when Antonius shows A-K and Vaswani ($22,600) turns over QQ. The flop comes JJ4, a miracle for O'Donnell, giving him the lead over both players. The turn and river are meaningless when they bring the 2and the 9to triple up O'Donnell to $36,000 with trip Jacks. Vaswani takes $10,600 from Antonius in the side-pot with his Queens and now sits with $21,200. Antonius' stack is down to a still respectable $33,400 after the hand, but a huge chunk was taken from him by both Vaswani and O'Donnell.

Sat Jul 22 23:44:00 PDT 2006
"The Energizer" Roots Against Himself
Mark "The Energizer" Teltscher was all-in preflop just before the last break with 6's versus his opponent's A-K. Counter-intuitively, Teltscher was yelling for an Ace or King as the flop, turn and river were dealt. He had no success, however, as his 6's held up and he raked in the pot to double up to around $20,000. Another player at the table said that he was rooting against himself because he had a side-bet with Juha Helppi regarding players busting before the break and would stand to make more money by losing his race in that hand.
Teltscher apparently has a lot of trouble going bust, as he now sits with $50,500, putting him among the chip leaders.

Sat Jul 22 23:49:00 PDT 2006
Blinds Increase
Level 10 has now begun. The blinds are now $600 and $1,200.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

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

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

Recap Continued:

Sat Jul 22 23:58:00 PDT 2006
Vaswani Can't Crack Aces
Ram Vasani was eliminated when he found himself all-in with pocket Sixes up against Kevin O'Donnell's pocket Aces. The board helps neither player and Vaswani is busted. O'Donnell now has about $53,000 in chips.

Sun Jul 23 00:00:00 PDT 2006
Tommy Smith Dominating Field
Tommy Smith calls his opponent's all-in raise on a board showing J 9 2 and Smith shows pocket Queens. His opponent has K 10 for a flush draw and a gut-shot straight draw with the remaining Queen. The turn and river are no help, however, when they come A and 6 and Smith takes out his opponent. With the bust, Smith's stack is now at $107,000, to put him almost double the next highest chip stack, Chau Giang ($64,000).

Sun Jul 23 00:17:00 PDT 2006
Antonius Makes a Good Call, Adds to Stack
On a board showing Q 6 3 J 7 , with around $22,000 in the pot, Kevin O'Donnell shoots out with an $11,200 bet and Patrik Antonius laboriously calls. O'Donnell shows A K , for Ace-high, while Antonius flips up Q 10 and is relieved after thinking he was beat. Antonius rakes in the pot and now sits with $85,000, while O'Donnell is down to $28,000.

Sun Jul 23 00:48:00 PDT 2006
Players On Break
Players have just gone on a 15 minute break.

Sun Jul 23 01:05:00 PDT 2006
Players Back From Break
Players are back from break and playing at blinds of $600-$1,200.

Sun Jul 23 01:14:00 PDT 2006
Gregg Merkow Crippled, Then Doubles
Gregg Merkow is all-in preflop against Ben Arnold, having Arnold covered. Merkow shows A K while Arnold flips up 9 9 for the lead. It's a virtual coin-flip before the flop. The flop comes 9 8 4 , leaving Merkow drawing dead. An extra 9 comes on the turn, giving Arnold quads for an overkill. Arnold rakes in the pot, putting his stack up to $29,000 and leaving Merkow crippled with only $11,100 remaining in his stack.
Around 10 minutes later, Merkow is again all-in preflop for his remaining $8,500 and shows A K versus his opponent's A Q . He's in the lead as the flop comes K 7 6 , giving his opponent a flush draw. The turn and river are good news for Merkow as they come 7 and 8 and Merkow doubles up to $17,000.

Sun Jul 23 01:20:00 PDT 2006
Ayaz Mahmood Doubles With Aces
Ayaz Mahmood moves all-in for $25,700 on a flop of 10 4 2 . An opponent from the 9 seat makes the call with Q 7 . Mahmood flips over A A , and the turn and river bring the 5 and the K . Mahmood rakes the pot and brings his chip count to $67,400.

Sun Jul 23 01:39:00 PDT 2006
Nam Le Doubles Alaei, Then Busts Corkins
Through a series of raises and re-raises, Daniel Alaei is all in for $24,000 against Nam Le, who has him covered. Alaei turns over J 10 and Le shows A J for a dominating hand. The flops comes Q Q 7 and is no help to either player. The turn brings the 8 , giving Alaei a gut-shot straight draw. The river spikes the 9 for Alaei and he doubles up through Le to $48,000. Le's stack is now down to $66,000.
A few hands later, another opponent is all in against Nam Le. This time, Hoyt Corkins puts his remaining $36,000 in preflop againt Le. and Le turns over 10 10 . Corkins flips up A K and will need to improve. The board comes Q 5 2 3 8 and Le eliminates Corkins from the tournament. Le now sits with $102,000.

Sun Jul 23 02:04:00 PDT 2006
Devilfish Eliminated
On a flop of J 4 2 , with $14,000 already in the pot, David "Devilfish" Ulliott pushes all-in for his remaining $13,800. His opponent, Jamie Pickering, calls and shows Q J for top pair with a flush draw. Ulliott is hesitant to turn over his hand, but finally shows 6 6 and will need one of the remaining 6's or running, non-spade cards for a straight to stay alive. The turn is the K and the river is the 7 and Ulliott is eliminated from the tournament. Pickering now sits with $55,000.

Sun Jul 23 02:06:00 PDT 2006
Racing Off $100 Chips
The tournament staff is now busy racing off all of the $100 chips. There is no break at this time, and play will remain as normal.

Sun Jul 23 02:19:00 PDT 2006
Level Increases
Players are now playing in level 11 of the tournament with blinds at $1,000-$2,000.

Sun Jul 23 02:31:00 PDT 2006
Thaler Takes Pot From Le Preflop
Through a series of raises and re-raises between Nam Le and Gabriel Thaler, $12,000 is put in the pot, allowing Thaler to re-raise again to $12,000, leaving him just $2,500 in his stack. Le thinks for a minute before finally folding to Thaler's re-raise, and he shows A 7 as he mucks. Thaler shows that he had the same hand with A 7 , only a very slight favorite because of its suitedness. Thaler now sits with $26,500.

Sun Jul 23 02:40:00 PDT 2006
Round For Round
There are now 37 players remaining, and only 36 of them will make the money. Round for round play is now in effect.

Sun Jul 23 02:57:00 PDT 2006
Mark Gregorich Eliminated On Bubble
Mark Gregorich is all-in preflop and is called by Rami Boukai, who has him covered. Gregorich flips up K K and Boukai shows 8 8 . The flop is a miracle for Boukai as it comes Q 8 4 , giving him a set. The turn and river don't improve Gregorich when they come 4 and 7 and Gregorich is eliminated from the tournament on the bubble in 37th. Gregorich can still make money if another player is eliminated in this round of play. Any other players eliminated during the round share a place in the money and split the prize.
Boukai now sits with $68,000 in his stack.

Sun Jul 23 03:04:00 PDT 2006
Patrik Antonius to Share 36th with Gregorich
Patrik Antonius was eliminated in 36th place during round-for-round play and will share the 36th place prize with Mark Gregorich, who was also eliminated during the round.

Sun Jul 23 03:18:00 PDT 2006
Players Done for the Night
Play is done for the night with 35 players left, all in the money. Players are now bagging their chips and official chip counts will be available shortly.

Sun Jul 23 03:34:00 PDT 2006
Day 1 Comes to a Close
Day 1 of the $5,000 Pot-Limit Hold'em tournament (WSOP Event #32) has come to a close with 35 players remaining. All players left are guaranteed at least $7,106 for their efforts. Offical chip counts are posted on the "Chip Counts" link at the left. Players will return tomorrow at 3 pm PDT for their second day and will play down to nine players for the final table on Monday.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Day 1)

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Day 1)
Recap from overnight:
Sat Jul 22 17:12:00 PDT 2006
Kings Full?
Antanas "Tony" Guoga raises blind on third street with a 2 showing. David Singer calls with an ace.
Fourth Street: Tony 2-K, Singer A-3.
Tony checks, Singer bets, and Tony calls.
Fifth Street: Tony 2-K-K, Singer A-3-8.
One person at the table asks Tony if he's got Kings Full. He folds after Singer bets. Singer is at $1,800 and Tony is at $730.

Sat Jul 22 17:22:00 PDT 2006
Maybe Just a Little Worse
Third Street: Robert Williamson III 8, opponent Q.
Williamson bets and his opponent calls.
Fourth Street: Williamson 8-6, opponent Q-7.
Williamson bets and his opponent calls.
Fifth Street: Williamson 8-6-A, opponent Q-7-K.
After Williamson bets, his opponent asks the dealer, "Could you make it any worse?" before mucking his cards. Williamson pushes his cards in and says, "I was thinking the same thing - could you make it any worse?" Williamson is now at $1,925.

Sat Jul 22 17:36:00 PDT 2006
Darden's 9-High Holds
Paul Darden, showing Q-7-7-6, checks on 7th street. His opponent, showing K-8-8-4, checks behind. Darden shows a low of 9-7-6-3-A and his opponent mucks. Darden is up to $1,360.

Sat Jul 22 17:38:00 PDT 2006
Level Increases
Level 4 begins with blinds at $15-50, a $10 ante, a $15 high card, and $100 stakes.

Sat Jul 22 17:45:00 PDT 2006
Poker Players Always Tell the Truth
6th Street: Chris Grigorian 5-2-K-3, opponent 9-6-4-6.
As 6th street is dealt, Grigorian says, "Be careful! Oh, that's a good card. Oh my God, baby. Oh my God, baby." Grigorian bets and his opponent calls.
After the seventh card is dealt, Grigorian says, "I fire. Only way I can win this hand is if I fire. I check, I lose." He bets and his opponent calls. Grigorian shows 7-5-4 for a 7-low and his opponent mucks. Grigorian is now at $2,410.

Sat Jul 22 18:25:00 PDT 2006
Johnson Busts
Linda Johnson, the first lady of poker, is eliminated from the tournament.

Sat Jul 22 18:37:00 PDT 2006
Players On Break
Play will resume in 15 minutes.

Sat Jul 22 18:54:00 PDT 2006
Play Resumes
Level 5 begins with stakes of $75-$150, antes of $15, and a bring-in of $25.

Sat Jul 22 19:38:00 PDT 2006
David Chiu Eliminated
David Chiu has been eliminated from the tournament.

Sat Jul 22 19:40:00 PDT 2006
Steve Diano Leading the Pack
Steve Diano currently has $6,500 in chips.

Sat Jul 22 19:44:00 PDT 2006
Forty Tables Left
320 players remain in the hunt for the Razz bracelet.

Sat Jul 22 19:53:00 PDT 2006
Brandon Adams Takes One Down
With Brandon Adams betting on every street, his board is 5 A86by 6th street, while his opponent's board is 4QA9. His opponent folds to Adams' bet on 6th street and Adams takes down the pot. He currently has $1,500 in chips.

Sat Jul 22 19:59:00 PDT 2006
Joe Sebok Eliminated
Joe Sebok has been eliminated from today's event.

Sat Jul 22 20:02:00 PDT 2006
Stakes Increase
The stakes have increased to $100-$200 with a $30 bring-in and a $20 ante.

Sat Jul 22 20:06:00 PDT 2006
The Bear Follows the Cub
Barry Greenstein is autographing a copy of his book, "Ace On the River," which means he has been eliminated from today's event.

Sat Jul 22 20:34:00 PDT 2006
Defending Champion Eliminated
Last year's bracelet winner in this event, O'Neil Longson, has been eliminated.

Sat Jul 22 20:52:00 PDT 2006
Down to $30...
A few minutes ago Jim Markley was down to his last $30. He won the $20 in antes, and $30 from the bring-in on that hand. He now has over $1,000 in chips.

Sat Jul 22 21:00:00 PDT 2006
Andy Bloch Triples Up
Andy Bloch is all-in against his opponent who is also all-in. Bloch leads one opponent but trails another (A-2-6-3) after the first four cards, but triples up with A-2-7-4-4-5-J after his opponent bricks out. Bloch now has $1,500 going into the dinner break.

Sat Jul 22 21:03:00 PDT 2006
Dinner Break
The players are on a dinner break until 10:30 pm PST. 184 players remain.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Day 1)

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Day 1)

Recap Continued:

Sat Jul 22 22:29:00 PDT 2006
Players Return From Break
The players have returned from the dinner break. The $5 chips have been raced off and the stakes are now $150-$300 with a $25 ante and a $50 bring-in.

Sat Jul 22 22:43:00 PDT 2006
Scott Fischman Moving Up
With a 5 showing against his opponent's 3, Scott Fischman completes to $150 and his opponent calls. Fischman catches a 5 on 4th street, while his opponent catches a King. Both players check. Fischman catches a Jack on 6th street, while his opponent catches a Queen. Fischman bets ($300) and his opponent folds. Fischman comments on his "smooth Jack [low] draw."
Fischman: (X X) 5 5 J
opponent: (X X) 3 K Q
Two hands later, Fischman calls the bring-in ($50) with a 5 showing against the bring-in's Queen and another players' 8. On 4th street, Fischman catches an 8, the bring-in catches a 5, and the other player catches a 3. The 8-3 bets ($150), Fischman calls, and the Q-5 folds. 5th street gives Fischman a 6 and his opponent a 6. Fischman bets and his opponent calls. 6th street gives Fischman a 2 and his opponent a Queen. Fischman bets and his opponent calls. Both players check 7th street. Fischman's opponent shows K-7-3 for a K-8-7-6-3 low while Fischman shows A-A-10 for an 8-6-5-2-A low.
Fischman: (A A 10) 5 8 6 2
opponent: (K 7 3) 8 3 6 Q
Fischman currently has $4,000 in chips.

Sat Jul 22 22:43:00 PDT 2006
Robert Williamson Eliminated
Robert Williamson III has been eliminated from today's tournament.

Sat Jul 22 22:46:00 PDT 2006
Bill Baxter Eliminated
Bill Baxter (A ) and Larry Elliot (4) get three bets in on the door card. Elliot bets his 7and Baxter calls with the 10. Baxter cannot continue after a 4falls on fifth street as he shows a three and a four as his whole cards.
Already shortstacked, he is eliminated on the next hand when his (5-3) 7-A bricks out (10-K-J) versus his opponent's (A-2) 8-6-Q-Q-7.

Sat Jul 22 23:02:00 PDT 2006
Linh Phan Hits Case Six
According to Richard Brodie, Linh Phan, who is in seat 7 at Brodie's table, just caught the case 6 on 7th street to beat two opponents in a large pot. Phan has $7,500 in chips after the hand.

Sat Jul 22 23:04:00 PDT 2006
"Miami" John Edges Out Opponent
With Q-9-3-8 showing, "Miami" John Cernuto and his opponent check 7th street. Cernuto shows 7-6-3 for a 9-8-7-6-3 low, while his opponent, whose board reads J-3-7-2, shows a 2 caught on 7th street and mucks.

Sat Jul 22 23:20:00 PDT 2006
Jen Creason Wins Another
A King brings in at Jen Creason's table, even though the player has yet to return from the dinner break. Creason completes ($150), and two players call behind her, with a 4 and a 3 showing, respectively. On 4th street, Creason catches a 9, while her opponents catch a 4 and a 10, respectively. Creason bets ($150) and both players call. On 5th street, Creason catches a 4, while her opponents catch a 9 and a 7, respectively. Again, Creason bets ($300). The player with 4-4-9 folds, while the player with 3-10-7 calls. On 6th street, Creason catches a 7 and her opponent catches a King. Creason bets and her opponent folds. Creason shows 5-2 in the hole for a made 7-5-4-3-2 low.
Creason: (5 2) 3 9 4 7
opponent 1: (X X) 4 4 9
opponent 2: (X X) 3 10 7 K
After the hand, Creason is up to $4,700.

Sat Jul 22 23:33:00 PDT 2006
Stakes Increase
The stakes have increased to $200-$400 with a $50 bring-in and a $50 ante.

Sat Jul 22 23:39:00 PDT 2006
The "Armenian Express" De-Railed
Chris Grigorian has been eliminated.

Sat Jul 22 23:59:00 PDT 2006
Eighteen Tables Left
18 tables (144 players) remain in the tournament.

Sun Jul 23 00:04:00 PDT 2006
Dr. Max Stern Eliminates Another One
Max Stern continues to rise up the leaderboard. On fifth street, he reraises his opponent for his last $675. This squeezes out Siu Wong who was last to act.
Opponent: (8 4) 63J7Q
Stern: (24) 6QA710
Wong: (X-X) 7J9

Sun Jul 23 00:14:00 PDT 2006
Per Hildebrand Rakes a Monster Pot
Per Hildebrand just eliminated an opponent while simultaneously crippling Jen Creason. Creason is down to $1,125 while Hildebrand is up to $11,000.

Sun Jul 23 00:29:00 PDT 2006
Jen Creason Eliminated
Jen Creason has been eliminated when her 9-5-4-2-A is beaten by her opponent's 8-7-6-2-A.

Sun Jul 23 00:29:00 PDT 2006
Scott Fischman Eliminated
Scott Fischman has been eliminated from the tournament.

Sun Jul 23 00:30:00 PDT 2006
Fifteen Minute Break
The players are on a break for 15 minutes.

Sun Jul 23 00:45:00 PDT 2006
Stakes Increase
The stakes have increased to $300-$600 with a $100 bring-in and $50 antes.

Sun Jul 23 01:02:00 PDT 2006
Power Poker Singer Style
With the 10 as his door card, David Singer calls the $300 completion of Eskimo Clark holding A. A third opponent in seat 6, showing the Aalso calls.
Eskimo: AQ
Singer: 104
Seat 6: A5
Seat 6 bets $300, Clark calls, and Singer raises to $600. Seat 6 thinks for a moment before making it three bets at $900. Clark folds and Singer calls. On fifth street, Singer is dealt the 6and seat 6 checks his 9. Singer bets $600 and his opponent goes into the tank for a moment, counts his chips, then says, "You got me," before mucking his hand.
Singer: 1046
Seat 6: A59


Sun Jul 23 01:14:00 PDT 2006
104 Players Remain
The field has narrowed to 104 players. Play will end tonight when 40 players remain, or when the end of level 11 is reached, which means that play will continue for at least two more hours.


Sun Jul 23 01:30:00 PDT 2006
Tanya Peck in the Hunt
Tanya "MissT74" Peck has $3,600 in chips. She is one of 96 remaining players vying for the bracelet.

Sun Jul 23 01:53:00 PDT 2006
Stakes Increase
The stakes have increased to $400-$800 with a $150 bring-in and $75 antes.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Day 1)

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Day 1)

Recap Continued:

Sun Jul 23 01:57:00 PDT 2006
Josh Schlein Eliminated
Josh Schlein is all-in with (A-10-8) Q-8-J-9 against seat 1's (A-5-2) 8-7-K-7 and seat 2's (X X X) 2-10-K-9. Seat 1 rakes the pot, and Schlein is eliminated.


Sun Jul 23 02:04:00 PDT 2006
Chip and a Chair for Tanya Peck
Tonya Peck was down to less than $1,000 but is now up to $11,000 in chips.

Sun Jul 23 02:18:00 PDT 2006
"Efro" Chopping Away
On 5th street, Eric Froehlich bets ($800) with A-4-3 showing. His opponent, with 9-10-5, folds, and "Efro" takes the pot. Froehlich is at $5,600 now.

Sun Jul 23 02:20:00 PDT 2006
A Repeat Performance for Cliff Josephy?
Cliff Josephy, or "JohnnyBax" online, is playing in his first-ever razz tournament. Last year, Josephy famously won the seven-card stud bracelet in his first-ever stud tournament. Josephy is currently among the chip leaders with $17,300 in chips.

Sun Jul 23 02:28:00 PDT 2006
The "King of Stealers" Can Win a Showdown Too
Eskimo Clark accuses Richie Sklar of being "The King of Stealers" as he has won a number of uncontested pots by opening with a raise on several hands in this level. On the very next hand, Max Stern calls the $150 bring-in with the 4 , Sklar raises with the 7, Clark calls with the 6, and Stern also calls the $350 raise. Clark is priced out by Stern's bet and Sklar's raise on fourth street:
Clark: 66
Stern: 48K4
Sklar: 7J57
Sklar's $400 bets are called on fifth and sixth street, but neither player likes the river card enough to bet. Sklar shows A6Kwhich is good for the win (J-7-6-5-A). Sklar now has $26,300.

Sun Jul 23 02:32:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
Chip counts are up-to-date. 64 players remain.

Sun Jul 23 02:42:00 PDT 2006
Racing Off the Green Chips
Tournament officials have asked that one player at each table buy all of the green ($25) chips at the table, in order to make coloring up at the end of this level faster.

Sun Jul 23 02:50:00 PDT 2006
Twenty Minute Break
The players are on a 20 minute break.

Sun Jul 23 02:59:00 PDT 2006
Mike Patrick Among the Final 60
Mike Patrick, long-time ESPN Sunday night football announcer, is among the final 60 players remaining today. He has $3,000 in chips.

Sun Jul 23 03:10:00 PDT 2006
Players Return
The players have returned, and the stakes have increased to $600-$1,200 with a $200 bring-in and $100 antes.

Sun Jul 23 03:24:00 PDT 2006
Another Table Broken
Another table has broken, which means that the field is down to 56 players.

Sun Jul 23 03:30:00 PDT 2006
Brunson Gets Bricked
Todd Brunson, on the shortstack, complets the bet showing the A door card and receives one caller showing the 2. Both players hit a brick on fourth street; Brunson gets the Qand his opponent gets the J. Unforunately Brunson has to fold when his board pairs with the Qand his opponent gets another low card with the 3. Brunson is left with $1,800.

Sun Jul 23 03:51:00 PDT 2006
Lisandro Doubles up Niergarth
Nick Niergarth gets his remaining chips in the middle even though his A-K-7 board trails Lisandro's A-3-4 as he believes Lisandro paired up. His read is correct as Lisandro shows his 7-4 and Niergarth turns over 8-3. Lisandro gets bricked out with a seven and Niergarth's river ace is inconsequential. He now has just over $8,000.

Sun Jul 23 03:57:00 PDT 2006
Brunson Eliminated
Todd Brunson's 8-7-6-4-2 can't top his opponent's 8-7-3-2-A and he is eliminated only a few players from the money.

Sun Jul 23 03:59:00 PDT 2006
Six Tables Remain
We are only seven players from the money. Forty-seven players remain.

Sun Jul 23 04:06:00 PDT 2006
Diano Makes the Call
Steven Diano calls on sixth street even though Tanya Peck shows A-3-2-Q and his board read 9-8-3-5. She bets again on the river and Diano calls again. Peck shows a jack-low and Diano's eight-low wins the pot.

Sun Jul 23 04:09:00 PDT 2006
Forty-Five Players Remain
After five elminations we will reach the money. The stakes have gone up as we reach level 12. Antes are $200 with a $600 bring-in and limits of $800-$1,600.

Sun Jul 23 04:20:00 PDT 2006
Mortenson Wins A Big One
Carlos Mortenson ($18,000) faces a tough decision on the following board:
Mortenson: 7 94K
Opponent: 27510
His opponent has led the betting the entire way, and on the KMortenson decides his hand is good and makes the call. He immediately calls the river bet and his nine-low defeats the ten-low of his opponent. He now has $26,000.


Sun Jul 23 04:26:00 PDT 2006
Forty-One Remain
Tanya "Miss T" Peck was recently eliminated as well as a few others. We have one more eliminations until play ends for the day (actually, it's fairly early in the morning).

Sun Jul 23 04:34:00 PDT 2006
Play Ends for the Night
Play has ended for the night. Play will resume this afternoon at 4:00 PDT. Robert Turner ($46,800) and Cliff Josephy ($45,500) are our chips leaders as play ends this morning with Miami John Cernuto ($33,000) right behind.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

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

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

Recap from overnight:

Sun Jul 23 14:38:00 PDT 2006
Final Table Seating Assignment
The final table of the $2,000 NLHE Event is about to begin. The seating assignment and chip counts are as follows:
1. Carl Olson $301,000
2. Nathan Templeton $832,000
3. Robert Bright $324,000
4. Jason Johnson $174,000
5. Farzad Rouhani $133,000
6. Gregory Glass $267,000
7. Josh Wakeman $319,000
8. Justin Scott $1,500,000
9. Bryan Micon $224,000

Sun Jul 23 14:56:00 PDT 2006
Player Introductions
The players are currently being introduced and play will begin momentarily.

Sun Jul 23 14:59:00 PDT 2006
Blind Level
The blinds are currently $10,000-$20,000 with a $3,000 ante.
There are 48 minutes and 39 seconds left in the current level.

Sun Jul 23 15:19:00 PDT 2006
Farzad Rouhani Triples Up With Quads
1. Carl Olson raises to $60,000 from late position and Farzad Rouhani calls from the big blind. The flop comes A 106and Rouhani checks. Olson moves all in and Rouhani folds pocket eights face up. Olson rakes the first pot.

2. Farzad Rouhani limps from the small blind and Greg Glass checks from the big blind. The flop comes K32and both players check. The turn is the Kand they check again. The river is the 9and Rouhani checks. Glass bets $20,000 and Rouhani folds.

3. Greg Glass, in the small blind, raises to $70,000 and Josh Wakeman, in the big blind, folds. Glass wins the pot.

4. Nathan Templeton raises to $65,000 from middle position and Jason Johnson reraises all in for $152,000 from late position. Farzad Rouhani calls all in for his last $41,000 and Templeton makes the calls. Templeton shows Q10, Johnson turns over KKand Rouhani flips over 99. The board comes 86699and Rouhani wins the main pot with quad nines. Johnson wins the side pot with two pair, kind and nines.

Sun Jul 23 15:30:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Justin Scott $1,455,000
Nathan Templeton $620,000
Carl Olson $350,000
Josh Wakeman $330,000
Bob Bright $306,000
Greg Glass $290,000
Jason Johnson $216,000
Farzad Rouhani $170,000
Bryan Micon $165,000

Sun Jul 23 15:43:00 PDT 2006
Bryan Micon Eliminated 9th ($74,620)
5. Josh Wakeman raises to $72,000 from the button and wins the pot.

6. Greg Glass raises to $55,000 from late position and Justin Scott reraises to $170,000 from the button. Glass folds and Scott wins the pot.

7. Carl Olson, in the small blind, raises to $75,000 and gets no callers.

8. Justin Scott raises to $75,000 from late position and everyone folds.

9. Josh Wakeman raises to $65,000 from middle position and Nathan Templeton moves all in from the button. Wakeman folds and Templeton wins the pot.

10. Justin Scott raises to $75,000 from middle position and Bryan Micon moves all in for $89,000 more from middle position. Jason Johnson moves all in for $109,000 additional from the small blind and Scott folds. Micon shows K Kand Johnson turns over AK. The board comes A435Aand Bryan Micon has been eliminated in 9th place.

Sun Jul 23 15:50:00 PDT 2006
Hand 11
11. Jason Johnson raises to $54,000 from the button and Greg Glass reraises to $120,000 from the big blind. Johnson folds his hand and Glass wins the pot.

Sun Jul 23 15:51:00 PDT 2006
Quick Break
The players are currently on a 15-minute break.

Sun Jul 23 15:57:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts with 8 player remaining are:
Justin Scott $1,500,000
Nathan Templeton $739,000
Jason Johnson $413,000
Carl Olson $392,000
Greg Glass $360,000
Bob Bright $261,000
Josh Wakeman $250,000
Farzad Rouhani $129,000

Sun Jul 23 16:08:00 PDT 2006
Blind Increase
The blinds have been increased to $12,000-$24,000 with a $4,000 ante.

Sun Jul 23 16:20:00 PDT 2006
Hands 12-16
12. Greg Glass, in the small blind, limps in and Josh Wakeman checks from the big blind. The flop come Q 95and Glass bets $45,000. Wakeman folds and Glass wins the pot.

13. Nathan Templeton raises to $80,000 from early position and gets no callers.

14. Bob Bright raises to $72,000 from early position and Justin Scott makes the call from the small blind. The flop comes QJ9and Scott bets $800,000. Yes, $800,000 was the bet. Bright folds and Scott wins the pot.

15. Justin Scott, on the button, raises to $84,000 and everyone folds.

16. Greg Glass raises to $75,000 from middle position and he gets no callers.

Sun Jul 23 16:26:00 PDT 2006
Bob Bright Doubles Up
17. Carl Olson moves all in for around $250,000 from the cutoff and Bob Bright calls all in for $117,000 from the small blind. Olson shows 6 6and Bright turns over JJ. The board comes K879Aand Bob Bright has doubled up.

Sun Jul 23 16:42:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Justin Scott $1,800,000
Nathan Templeton $720,000
Greg Glass $450,000
Carl Olson $350,000
Jason Johnson $330,000
Bob Bright $310,000
Josh Wakeman $130,000
Farzad Rouhani $50,000

Sun Jul 23 16:43:00 PDT 2006
Hands 18-23
18. Greg Glass raises to $50,000 from under the gun and everyone folds.

19. Carl Olson moves all in from middle position for $183,000 and Greg Glass shows pocket sevens in the big blind as he mucks. Olson winst the pot.

20. Carl Olson moves all in again from early position and everyone folds.

21. Justin Scott gets a walk on his big blind.

22. Justin Scott raises to $72,000 from the small blind and Carl Olson moves all in from the big blind. Scott folds and Olson wins the pot.

23. Justin Scott raises to $72,000 from the button and he gets no callers.

Sun Jul 23 16:51:00 PDT 2006
Farzad Rouhani Triples Up Again
24. Nathan Templeton moves all in from the small blind and everyone folds.

25. Farzad Rouhani moves all in for his last $37,000 from under the gun, Justin Scott calls from late position and Nathan Templeton reraises to $150,000 from the button. Scott folds and Rouhani shows A 2 . Templeton turns over K Q and will need to improve. The board comes J 9 5 J 4 and Rouhani has tripled up.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

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

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

Recap Continued:

Sun Jul 23 17:03:00 PDT 2006
Hands 26-30
26. Justin Scott raises to $80,000 from middle position and he gets no callers.

27. Jason Johnson raises to $90,000 from the button and everyone folds.

28. Greg Glass, in the small blind, folds and Josh Wakeman gets a walk on his big blind.

29. It is folded around to Josh Wakeman in the small blind, who moves all in. Justin Scott folds his big blind and Wakeman wins the pot.

30. Farzad Rouhani raises to $73,000 from late position and everyone folds.
Sun Jul 23 17:10:00 PDT 2006
Farzad Rouhani Doubles Up With Aces
31. Farzad Rouhani raises to $67,000 from middle position and Justin Scott raises to $180,000 from the button. Rouhani moves all in for his last $120,000 and Scott calls the additional $7,000. Rouhani shows A Aand Scott turns over A9. The board comes QQ3107and Farzad Rouhani doubles up.

Sun Jul 23 17:13:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Justin Scott $1,500,000
Nathan Templeton $640,000
Greg Glass $400,000
Farzad Rouhani $400,000
Jason Johnson $325,000
Carl Olson $320,000
Bob Bright $250,000
Justin Wakeman $195,000

Sun Jul 23 17:16:00 PDT 2006
Jason Johnson Eliminated 8th ($93,275)
32. Jason Johnson raises to $82,000 from under the gun and Justin Scott reraises to $1,000,000 from the cutoff. Johnson calls all in and shows A Q. Scott turns over AKand is in the lead. The board J9248and Jason Johnson has been eliminated from the tournament in 8th place.

Sun Jul 23 17:17:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts with 7 players remaining are:
Justin Scott $1,900,000
Nathan Templeton $610,000
Farzad Rouhani $450,000
Greg Glass $400,000
Carl Olson $280,000
Bob Bright $210,000
Josh Wakeman $195,000

Sun Jul 23 17:34:00 PDT 2006
Hands 33-38
33. Justin Scott raises to $84,000 from middle position and everyone folds.

34. Carl Olson raises to $70,000 from middle position and Nathan Templeton moves all in from the cutoff. Olson folds and Templeton wins the pot.

35. Nathan Templeton raises to $70,000 from middle position and he gets no callers.

36. Josh Wakeman moves all in from the small blind and wins the pot.

37. Josh Wakeman moves all in from the button and wins the pot.

38. Farzad Rouhani raises to $75,000 from middle position and Justin Scott calls from the button. Nathan Templeton calls from the big blind and the flop comes Q 43. It is checked to Justin, who bets $250,000. Templeton and Rouhani both fold and Scott wins the pot.

Sun Jul 23 17:39:00 PDT 2006
Bob Bright Doubles Up
39. Justin Scott raises to $84,000 from the cutoff and Bob Bright reraises all in for $158,000. Scott makes the call and shows Q J. Bright turns over A10and is in the lead. The board comes A83A4and Bob Bright has doubled up.

Sun Jul 23 17:40:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Justin Scott $1,484,000
Nathan Templeton $730,000
Bob Bright $405,000
Greg Glass $330,000
Farzad Rouhani $300,000
Josh Wakeman $260,000
Carl Olson $185,000

Sun Jul 23 17:41:00 PDT 2006
Quick Break
The players are now on a 15-minute break.

Sun Jul 23 17:59:00 PDT 2006
Blind Increase
The blinds have been increased to $15,000-$30,000 with a $5,000 ante.

Sun Jul 23 18:08:00 PDT 2006
Josh Wakeman Eliminated 7th ($111,930)
40. Justin Scott raises to $160,000 from middle position and wins the pot.

41. Carl Olson moves all in from middle position and everyone folds.

42. Greg Glass moves all in from the small blind and Josh Wakeman calls from the big blind. Glass shows Q 7and Wakeman turns over AJ. However, the board comes QQ832and Josh Wakeman has been eliminated in 7th place.

Sun Jul 23 18:13:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts with 6 players remaining are:
Justin Scott $2,000,000
Nathan Templeton $715,000
Greg Glass $580,000
Bob Bright $380,000
Carl Olson $250,000
Farzad Rouhani $240,000

Sun Jul 23 18:20:00 PDT 2006
Hands 43-47
43. There is a dead small blind. Carl Olson moves all in from under the gun for $250,000 and everyone folds.

44. Carl Olson gets a walk on his big blind.

45. Greg Glass raises to $75,000 from the cutoff and Justin Scott reraises from the button to $275,000. Glass folds and Scott wins the pot.

46. Carl Olson moves all in from the button and wins the pot.

47. Justin Scott raises to $120,000 from middle position and everyone folds.
Sun Jul 23 18:32:00 PDT 2006
Farzad Rouhani Doubles Up
48. Justin Scott raises to $120,000 from under the gun and Nathan Templeton moves all in from the cutoff for $640,000. Scott thinks for a few minutes before showing the A as he folds. Templeton rakes the pot.

49. Nathan Templeton raises to $150,000 from middle position and everyone folds.

50. Greg Glass raises to $120,000 from the button and wins the pot.

51. Farzad Rouhani moves all in for $150,000 from middle position and Nathan Templeton makes the call from the big blind. Rouhani shows AQand Templeton turns over QJ. The board comes AA892and Rouhani has doubled up to over $300,000

Sun Jul 23 18:35:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Justin Scott $1,900,000
Nathan Templeton $725,000
Greg Glass $500,000
Farzad Rouhani $345,000
Carl Olson $320,000
Bob Bright $285,000

Sun Jul 23 18:45:00 PDT 2006
Greg Glass Doubles Up
52. Carl Olson moves all in from the button and wins the pot.

53. Nathan Templeton moves all in from the button and everyone folds.

54. Farzad Rouhani raises to $105,000 from the small blind and Greg Glass, in the big blind, folds. Rouhani wins the pot.

55. Greg Glass limps in from the small blind and Justin Scott raises to $1,200,000. Glass calls all in for $395,000 and shows J J. Scott turns over 77and will need to improve. The board comes Q8829and Greg Glass has doubled up.

Sun Jul 23 18:55:00 PDT 2006
Bob Bright Doubles Up Through Carl Olson
56. Nathan Templeton raises to $90,000 from under the gun and everyone folds.

57. Justin Scott raises to $120,000 from the button and wins the pot.

58. Carl Olson moves all in from the button and Bob Bright calls all in from the big blind for $205,000. Bright turns over 9 9and Olson shows K8. The board comes A6359and Bob Bright has doubled up through Carl Olson.

Sun Jul 23 19:04:00 PDT 2006
Carl "colson10" Olson Cracks Aces
59. Justin Scott raises to $150,000 from middle position and everyone folds. Scott shows pocket sixes as he rakes the pot.

60. Carl Olson moves all in for his last $105,000 from middle position and Farzad Rouhani calls from the small blind. Olson shows J 8but Rouhani flips over AA. However, the board comes QJ10Q9and Olson makes a queen high straight to double up.

Sun Jul 23 19:05:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Justin Scott $1,400,000
Greg Glass $825,000
Nathan Templeton $790,000
Bob Bright $425,000
Carl Olson $270,000
Farzad Rouhani $190,000

Sun Jul 23 19:16:00 PDT 2006
Farzad Rouhani Doubles Up
61. Justin Scott gets a walk in his big blind.

62. Farzad Rouhani raises to $120,000 from the cutoff and he gets no callers.

63. Carl Olson moves all in for $225,000 from the small blind and wins the pot, showing the A .

64. Farzad Rouhani raises to $125,000 from under the gun and gets no callers.

65. Nathan Templeton raises to $90,000 from the button and Farzad Rouhani calls from the big blind. The flop comes J62and Rouhani checks. Templeton moves all in and Rouhani calls all in for $230,000. Templeton shows 109but Rouhani turns over 66for a set. The turn is the Aand the river is the 2. Rouhani doubles up.

Sun Jul 23 19:24:00 PDT 2006
Bob Bright Doubles Up
66. Bob Bright raises to $100,000 from the button and Farzad Rouhani reraises to $300,000 from the small blind. Bright reraises all in for $55,000 more. Rouhani calls and shows A K. Bright shows KJand needs to improve. The board comes J76104and Bob Bright has doubled up.

Sun Jul 23 19:31:00 PDT 2006
Hands 67-68
67. Carl Olson raises from under the gun and everyone folds.

68. Farzad Rouhani calls from the cutoff, Justin Scott raises from the small blind to $150,000 and Rouhani folds

Sun Jul 23 19:33:00 PDT 2006
Dinner Break
The players are currently on dinner break until 8:50 pm PST.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

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

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

Recap Continued:
Sun Jul 23 19:38:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts are:
Justin Scott $1,615,000
Bob Bright $750,000
Greg Glass $725,000
Nathan Templeton $385,000
Carl Olson $305,000
Farzad Rouhani $285,000

Sun Jul 23 20:56:00 PDT 2006
Blind Increase
The blinds have been increased to $20,000-$40,000 with a $5,000 ante.

Sun Jul 23 21:08:00 PDT 2006
Farzad Rouhani Doubles Up
70. There is a dead button. Nathan Templeton moves all in from the small blind and wins the pot.

71. Farzad Rouhani receives a walk on his big blind.

72. Nathan Templeton moves all in from cutoff and Farzad Rouhani calls all in from the small blind. Rouhani turns over K K and Templeton turns over 10 9 . The board comes A 10 3 3 4 and Farzard Rouhani has doubled up to $685,000.
Sun Jul 23 20:59:00 PDT 2006
Carl "colson10" Olson Eliminated 6th ($130,585)
69. Justin Scott raises to $140,000 from the button and Carl Olson calls from the small blind. The flop comes A 8 3 and Olson moves all in and Scott makes the call. Olson shows 6 6 but Scott turns over A 7 . The turn is 3 and the river 4 . Carl Olson is eliminated from the tournament in 6th place.


Sun Jul 23 21:11:00 PDT 2006
Nathan Templeton Triples Up
73. Nathan Templeton moves all in for his last $75,000 from under the gun and Greg Glass makes the call from the small blind. Justin Scott call from the big blind and they check down a board of K 7 3 9 5. Templeton turns over K 2 for a pair of kings and wins the pot to triple up.

Sun Jul 23 21:22:00 PDT 2006
Hands 74-80
74. Nathan Templeton moves all in from the small blind and wins the pot.

75. Bob Bright gets a walk on his big blind.

76. Justin Scott raises to $140,000 from the cutoff and Farzad Rouhani makes the call from the big blind. The flop comes 9 5 4 and Rouhani bets $220,000. Scott shows A-K and mucks his hand.

77. Justin Scott raises to $150,000 from under the gun and wins the pot.

78. Nathan Templeton moves all in from under the gun and everyone fold.

79. Greg Glass raises to $120,000 from the button and wins the pot.

80. Farzad Rouhani raises to $150,000 from under the gun and gets no callers.

Sun Jul 23 21:33:00 PDT 2006
Nathan Templeton Eliminated 5th ($149,240)
81. Greg Glass raises to $120,000 from under the gun and everyone folds.

82. Justin Scott raises to $160,000 from under the gun and he wins the pot.

83. Nathan Templeton moves all in from under the gun for $270,000 and Justin Scott makes the call from the big blind. Scott shows 2 2 and Templeton flips over Q 10 . The board comes K 7 7 J 6 and Nathan Templeton has been eliminated in 5th place.

Sun Jul 23 21:34:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts with 4 players remaining are:
Justin Scott $2,200,000
Farzad Rouhani $775,000
Greg Glass $525,000
Bob Bright $520,000

Sun Jul 23 21:45:00 PDT 2006
Hands 84-88
84. Greg Glass raises to $120,000 from the button and gets no callers.

85. Greg Glass raises to $120,000 from the cutoff and Justin Scott raises to $400,000 from the button. Glass folds and Scott shows 9 9 as he rakes the pot.

86. Farzad Rouhani limps in from the small blind and Greg Glass, in the big blind, raises to $140,000. Rouhani folds and Glass wins the pot.

87. Greg Glass raises to $180,000 from the small blind and wins the pot.

88. Greg Glass, on the button, raises to $140,000 and everyone folds their cards.

Sun Jul 23 21:58:00 PDT 2006
Greg Glass Eliminated 4th ($186,550)
89. Bob Bright limps in from the small blind and Farzad Rouhani, in the big blind, checks his option. The flop comes 5 4 3 and Bright checks. Rouhani bets $100,000 and Bright folds. Rouhani wins the pot.

90. Justin Scott raises to $160,000 from under the gun and wins the pot.

91. Greg Glass limps from the small blind and Justin Scott raises to $250,000 from the big blind. Glass moves all in and is immediately called by Scott. Glass shows K 10 and Scott turns over A K . The board comes K J 6 6 2 and Greg Glass has been eliminated in 4th place.

Sun Jul 23 22:00:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts
The updated chip counts with 3 players remaining are:
Justin Scott $2,900,000
Farzad Rouhani $740,000
Bob Bright $410,000

Sun Jul 23 22:16:00 PDT 2006
Hands 92-97
92. Bob Bright gets a walk on his big blind.

93. Justin Scott raises to $160,000 from the button and Bob Bright moves all in from the small blind for $445,000 total. Scott mucks his hand and Bright wins the pot.

94. Farzad Rouhani limps from the small blind and Justin Scott checks his big blind. The flop comes A 8 5 and Rouhani checks. Scott bets $50,000 and Rouhani raises to $150,000. Scott pushes all in and Rouhani mucks his hand.

95. Farzad Rouhani calls from the button and Justin Scott raises to $420,000 from the small blind. Rouhani folds and Scott wins the pot.

96. Bob Bright raises to $140,000 from the small blind and Farzad Rouhani moves all in from the big blind for $305,000 more. Bright folds and Rouhani wins the pot.

97. Farzad Rouhani limps from the small blind and Justin Scott raises $100,000 more. Rouhani folds and Scott wins the pot.

Sun Jul 23 22:24:00 PDT 2006
Hands 98-102
98. Justin Scott limps in and Bob Bright checks. The flop comes A Q 9 and Scott bets $80,000. Bright folds and Scott wins the pot.

99. Farzad Rouhani gets a walk on his big blind.

100. Farzad Rouhani limps from the small blind and Justin Scott checks his big blind. They check a flop and turn of 6 5 5 2 . The river is the 8 and Rouhani checks. Scott bets $40,000 and Rouhani makes the call. Scott shows Q 2 for two pair, fives and deuces. However, Rouhani shows J 8 for two pair, eights and deuces.

101. Justin Scott limps in from the small blind and Bob Bright checks. The flop comes 10 5 2 and Scott checks. Bright bets $120,000 and Scott raises to $1,000,000. Bright goes into the tank for several minutes before mucking his hand.

102. Bob Bright moves all in from the small blind and Farzad Rouhani mucks 9-2 face-up from the big blind.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

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

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

Recap Continued:
Sun Jul 23 22:34:00 PDT 2006
Bob Bright Eliminated 3rd ($261,170)
103. Justin Scott receives a walk on his big blind.

104. Bob Bright gets a walk on his big blind.

105. Justin Scott raises to $200,000 from the button and Bob Bright moves all in from the small blind for $280,000 total. Farzad Rouhani calls from the big blind and Scott calls. The check down a board of J 9598. Bright shows A-6, Rouhani turns over A-Q but Scott shows 33for two pair.

Justin Scott wins the pot, Farzad Rouhani is left shortstacked and Bob Bright has been eliminated from the tournament in 3rd place.

Sun Jul 23 22:36:00 PDT 2006
Quick Break
The players are currently on a 15-minute break.

Sun Jul 23 22:50:00 PDT 2006
Heads-Up Play Begins
Heads-up play between Justin Scott and Farzad Rouhani is set to begin.

Sun Jul 23 22:51:00 PDT 2006
Blind Increase
The blinds have been increased to $25,000-$50,000 with a $5,000 ante.

Sun Jul 23 22:57:00 PDT 2006
Hands 107-111
107. Justin Scott gets a walk on his big blind.

108. Scott mucks 3-2 and Farzad Rouhani receives a walk on his big blind.

109. Scott gets a walk on his big blind and shows A J .

110. Scott mucks 5-3 and Rouhani receives a walk on his big blind.

111. Scott gets another walk on his big blind and turns over A-J once again.

Sun Jul 23 23:07:00 PDT 2006
Farzad Rouhani Doubles Up
112. Justin Scott raises to $2,000,000 from the button and Farzad Rouhani folds.

113. Rouhani mucks 7 2 and Scott gets a walk on his big blind.

114. Scott raises to $1,000,000 from the button and Rouhani folds. Scott shows the A as he rakes the pot.

115. Rouhani folds on his button and Scott wins the pot.

116. Scott bets enough to put Rouhani all in and Rouhani makes the call. Rouhani shows A J and Scott turns over J 9 . The board comes Q 6 2 10 9 and Farzad has doubled up.

Sun Jul 23 23:14:00 PDT 2006
Hands 117-121
117. Farzad Rouhani moves all in from the button and Justin Scott folds.

118. Scott bets $3,500,000 from the button and Rouhani mucks his hand. Scott shows the A and rakes the pot.

119. Scott gets a walk on his big blind and shows the K .

120. Scott raises to $2,000,000 from the button and Rouhani folds his hand.

121. Rouhani folds his button and Scott shows A 8 as he rakes the pot.

Sun Jul 23 23:18:00 PDT 2006
Justin Scott Wins the $2,000 NLHE Event ($842,262)
122. Justin Scott moves all in from the button and Farzad Rouhani turns over 3-2 and mucks his hand.

123. Rouhani is calls all in and cannot cover the big blind. Rouhani turns over 8 8 and Scott shows Q 6 . However, the board comes A Q 6 4 3 and Scott wins the pot with two pair, queens and sixes.

Farzad Rouhani finishes the tournament in second place and earns $429,065.

Justin Scott wins the gold bracelet and $842,262.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 32] $5,000 Pot Limit Hold'em (Day 2)

[Event 32] $5,000 Pot Limit Hold'em (Day 2)

Recap from overnight:

Sun Jul 23 15:01:00 PDT 2006
Day 2 About to Start
The players are taking the chips out of their bags. Play will begin shortly.

Sun Jul 23 15:17:00 PDT 2006
George Abdallah Eliminated 35th ($7,106)
On a flop of K J10, George Abdallah bets $15,000, and Ben Arnold makes the call. The turn brings the 8, and Abdallah pushes all-in for his last $2,500. Arnold makes the call, and the river brings the 10. Abdallah shows AJ, but Arnold flips over KJfor top two pair and the win. Arnold eliminates Abdallah in 35th place and brings his chip count to $107,000.


Sun Jul 23 15:23:00 PDT 2006
Kevin O'Donnell Bets Mark Teltscher Out
On a flop of Q 106, Nick Guagenti bets $3,000. Mark Teltscher raises the pot to $15,000 total. Kevin O'Donnell then re-raises $42,000 more, and both players fold. O'Donnell adds roughly $20,000 to his stack while Teltscher is down to $22,000.

Sun Jul 23 15:25:00 PDT 2006
Erik Seidel Eliminated 34th ($7,106)
Joe Beevers raises $5,000 before the flop, and Erik Seidel moves over the top, all-in for another $12,000. Beevers calls and flips over K K, while Seidel shows QQ. The board comes K9649, where Beevers flops a set of Kings, eliminating Erik Seidel in 34th place. Beevers currently has $55,000 after this hand.

Sun Jul 23 15:28:00 PDT 2006
Laura Fink Adds to Her Stack
Laura Fink shows K 10on a board of J62K10, and her opponent mucks. She is up to $44,000.

Sun Jul 23 15:29:00 PDT 2006
Blinds Increase
The blinds have increased to $1,500-$3,000.

Sun Jul 23 15:34:00 PDT 2006
Ayaz Mahmood Doubles Through Ben Arnold
Ben Arnold puts Ayaz Mahmood all-in for $18,500 total pre-flop (after an initial raise from Mahmood). Mahmood makes the call and flips up A K. Diamonds are no good for Arnold, who has QJ. The board comesKJ8KJ. Both players make full houses, but Mahmood's boat is better, and he doubles up to $44,500. Arnold is left with $85,000.

Sun Jul 23 15:37:00 PDT 2006
Mark Teltscher Eliminated 33rd ($7,106)
Cyndy Violette raises $10,500 before the flop, and Mark Teltscher moves over the top and all-in for another $10,500. Violette calls and flips over J J. Teltscher shows KQ, and the board comes 87266, no help to either player, and Violette's Jacks hold up. Violette eliminates Teltscher in 33rd place and brings her chip count to $59,000.

Sun Jul 23 15:48:00 PDT 2006
Jamie Pickering Eliminated in 32nd Place ($7,106)
Emad Tahtouh raises to $9,000 from under the gun. Jamie Pickering re-raises all-in for $25,000 total from the small blind. Ayaz Mahmood then re-raises all-in over the top for $44,500 from the big blind. Tahtouh thinks for awhile and folds. Pickering shows A Qwhile Mahmood shows QQ. The board comes 4443K, and Pickering is eliminated in 32nd place. Mahmood now has $78,500.

Sun Jul 23 15:51:00 PDT 2006
Lonnie Heimowitz Eliminated 31st ($7,106)
Lonnie Heimowitz has been eliminated in 31st place. He will receive $7,106.

Sun Jul 23 15:53:00 PDT 2006
Scali Doubles Through and Cripples Beevers
On a flop of K J5, Joe Beevers checks-raises all-in against Tonio Scali. Scali calls and Beevers flips over 98. Scali shows A5, and the turn and river bring the Qand the 3, no help to either player. Scali rakes a monster pot with Ace high and cripples Beevers' stack down to $11,000. Scali now has around $115,000.

Sun Jul 23 15:56:00 PDT 2006
Constantine Moustakis Eliminated 30th ($7,106)
Constantine Moustakis has just been eliminated in 30th place. He will receive $7,106.

Sun Jul 23 15:58:00 PDT 2006
Jim Rumptz Eliminated in 29th Place ($7,106)
Jim Rumptz raises to $10,500 pre-flop, and Cindy Violette re-raises him all-in for a few thousand more. Rumptz makes the call and flips over K 8. He is trailing Violette's JJ. The board comes J10782, and Violette eliminates Rumptz in 29th place. Violette is up to $65,000 in chips.

Sun Jul 23 16:02:00 PDT 2006
Daniel Alaei Eliminated 28th ($7,106)
Daniel Alaei has just been eliminated in 28th place, and will receive $7,106. We are now down to three tables, and the remaining players are re-drawing for new seats. We have also reached a pay jump, and the remaining 27 players are guaranteed at least $10,660.

Sun Jul 23 16:13:00 PDT 2006
Joe Beevers Eliminated 27th ($10,660)
Joe Beevers has just been eliminated in 27th place. He will receive $10,660.

Sun Jul 23 16:16:00 PDT 2006
Nick Guagenti Takes a Bad Beat...Badly
Nick Guagenti raises pre-flop and Michael Tedesco re-raises almost all-in. As Todesco is raising, Guagenti says, "You want to gamble buddy?" Guagenti proceeds to push Tedesco all-in and shows A A, dominating Tedesco's A10. The board comes Q32KJ, however, and Tedesco makes a broadway straight to double through Guagenti. Tedesco is at $67,000 in chips while Guagenti is down to his last $5,000. Guagenti stands up in disgust and walks around for a hand or two before returning to the table.

Sun Jul 23 16:22:00 PDT 2006
Nick Guagenti Eliminated 26th ($10,660)
Nick Guagenti raises all-in for $5,000 before the flop. Laura Fink makes a quick call with K K, and Guagenti shows AJ. The board comes 973610, no help to either player. Guagenti is eliminated by the hand of Laura Fink who now has $46,000.

Sun Jul 23 16:29:00 PDT 2006
Tony Hartmann Moving Up
On a flop of 9 83, and with $22,000 in the pot, Tony Hartmann moves all-in for $30,500. Tommy Smith re-raises behind him and shows KKafter Tonio Scali folds. Hartmann shows T9. The turn (4) is a safe one for Smith. The river is the 9however. Hartmann makes two pair to double up to $83,000.
A few hands later, Tonio Scali bets $10,000 into Hartmann on a flop of A87. Hartmann comes back over the top for $25,000 more and Scali folds. Hartmann has roughly $105,000 in chips.

Sun Jul 23 16:34:00 PDT 2006
Gareth Derbyshire Eliminated in 25th Place ($10,660)
Gareth Derbyshire raises to $7,500 pre-flop and Stuart Fox calls. The flop comes 5 55. Derbyshire moves all-in and Fox calls. Derbyshire shows 88while Fox shows KK. The turn (K) is overkill, leaving Derbyshire drawing dead. The meaningless river card is the 4and Derbyshire is eliminated in 25th place. Fox is up to $121,000 in chips.

Sun Jul 23 16:35:00 PDT 2006
Twenty Minute Break
The players will be on a break for the next 20 minutes.

Sun Jul 23 17:00:00 PDT 2006
Play Resumes
Play resumes with blinds of $2,000-$4,000.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 32] $5,000 Pot Limit Hold'em (Day 2)

[Event 32] $5,000 Pot Limit Hold'em (Day 2)

Recap Continued:

Sun Jul 23 17:02:00 PDT 2006
Turk Doubles Up With Quads
On the turn, the board is J 858, and Gregg Turk checks to Cyndy Violette. She puts him all-in, and he quickly calls and flips over 88, for quad eights. Turk doubles through Violette this hand and brings his chip count to $75,000.

Sun Jul 23 17:11:00 PDT 2006
Emad Tahtouh Doubles Through Rami Boukai
Rami Boukai raises to $10,000 from mid-position. Emad Tahtouh re-raises all-in for $2,500 total from the big blind. Boukai makes the call and flips up A 5. Tahtouh flips up QQ. The flop comes 762. Boukai will need to catch a heart, an Ace, or a running straight to eliminated Tahtouh. The turn and the river bring the 6and the J, and Tahtouh doubles up to $52,000.

Sun Jul 23 17:15:00 PDT 2006
Ayaz Mahmood Eliminated 24th ($10,660)
Ayaz Mahmood raises $11,000 before the flop. Kirill Gerasimov re-raises to $22,000, and Mahmood re-raises all-in for his last $5,000. Gerasimov quickly calls and flips over J J. Mahmood shows AA, and the board comes QJ862. Gerasimov spikes a Jack on the flop giving him a set, and all of Mahmood's chips. Gerasimov eliminates Mahmood in 24th place and brings his current chip count to roughly $80,000.

Sun Jul 23 17:15:00 PDT 2006
Re-Draw
Currently they are re-drawing for the final three tables as Graham Duke is eliminated in 25th place.

Sun Jul 23 17:16:00 PDT 2006
Recent Eliminations
The following players are eliminated and are taking home $2,791:
31- Siu Wong
30- Danny Walker
29- Rod Pardey Sr.
28- Richie Wong
27- Hassan Kamoei
26- Tommy Reynoso
25- Graham Duke

Sun Jul 23 17:22:00 PDT 2006
Jeff Buffenbarger Eliminated 23rd ($10,660)
Jeff Buffenbarger has just been eliminated in 23rd place. He will receive $10,660.

Sun Jul 23 17:26:00 PDT 2006
Greg Mascio Eliminated in 22nd Place ($10,660)
Greg Mascio calls a raise of $18,000 from Kirill Gerasimov before the flop. The flop comes K 98, and Mascio pushes all-in. Gerasimov makes a tough call with 1010, and Mascio shows 87. The turn and the river are the Qand the 9, and Mascio is eliminated. Gerasimov is up to $175,000 in chips.

Sun Jul 23 17:30:00 PDT 2006
Jon Knauf Eliminated 21st ($10,660)
Jon Knauf moves all-in for $10,500 before the flop. Nick Schulman re-raises to $30,000, but the rest of the table folds, so Nick essentially calls Knauf's bet. Knauf shows K Q, while Schulman flips over QQ. The board comes 107210Q, hitting the case Queen on the river to give Schulman the full house. Knauf is eliminated in 21st place, and Schulman adds another $16,500 to his stack, giving him a total of $60,000.

Sun Jul 23 17:38:00 PDT 2006
Alexander Kravchenko Eliminated in 20th Place ($10,660)
Alexander Kravchenko is eliminated when his A-K runs into Jason Lester's J 10on a board of KJ3J10(Kravchenko was all-in on the flop). Lester is up to $145,000.

Sun Jul 23 17:45:00 PDT 2006
Nick Schulman Eliminated in 19th Place ($10,660)
Nick Schulman raises to $30,000 against Tommy Smith pre-flop. Smith deliberates and eventually puts Schulman all-in for another $18,500. Schulman calls and flips up 7 7. Smith shows A9. The board comes AK5A3, and Schulman is eliminated. Meanwhile, Smith is up to $238,500.

Sun Jul 23 17:48:00 PDT 2006
Final Two Tables
The remaining 18 players are redrawing seats for the final two tables.
Table 115:
1 - Gregg Turk
2 - Laura Fink
3 - Tonio Scali
4 - Stuart Fox
5 - Tony Hartmann
6 - John Shipley
7 - Kevin O'Donnell
8 - Nam Le
9 - Jason Lester
Table 118:
1 - Emad Tamtouh
2 - Michael Tedesco
3 - Rami Boukai
4 - Tommy Smith
5 - Chau Giang
6 - Cyndy Violette
7 - Ben Arnold
8 - Kirill Gerasimov
9 - Alan Sass
Play will continue until 9 players remain.

Sun Jul 23 18:06:00 PDT 2006
Blind Increase
Players have just entered Round 14 where the blinds have increased to $3,000-$6,000.

Sun Jul 23 18:14:00 PDT 2006
Rami Boukai Eliminated 18th ($14,213)
Rami Boukai has just been eliminated by Emad Tamtouh when Boukai's A 4did not improve against Tamtouh's AJon a K8698board. Boukai was eliminated in 18th place and will receive $14,213.

Sun Jul 23 18:35:00 PDT 2006
Kevin O'Donnell Eliminated in 17th Place ($14,213)
On a flop of A 94, Kevin O'Donnell bets $11,500 from the button. Nam Le re-raises $16,000 more from the small blind. O'Donnell moves all-in over the top for $34,000 more, and Nam Le calls. O'Donnell says, "You've got me. Jack high." His J10is actually ahead of Le's 75at the moment, although Le is a statistical favorite. The turn is the 9and the river is the J. O'Donnell hits a pair but Le makes his flush to eliminate O'Donnell. Nam Le now has $200,000 in chips.

Sun Jul 23 18:42:00 PDT 2006
Cyndy Violette Eliminated 16th ($14,213)
Cyndy Violette moves all-in pre-flop with 8 8. Michael Tedesco calls behind her with KK, and the board comes 10325A, no help to Cyndy. Tedesco eliminates Violette in 16th place and brings his chip count to $125,000.

Sun Jul 23 19:04:00 PDT 2006
Dinner Break
The remaining 14 players are on dinner break. Play will resume at 8:30pm.
The pink ($500) chips are being colored up and the average stack is $135,000.


Sun Jul 23 20:31:00 PDT 2006
Play Resumes
Players are taking thier seats back from break and cards are in the air. The blinds are at $4,000-$8,000.

Sun Jul 23 20:35:00 PDT 2006
Fink All-In
On the first hand back after dinner break, Laura Fink raises to $16,000 from the small blind and is called by Stuart Fox who is in the big blind. The flop comes A 107, Fink pushes all-in for $30,000 and Fox folds.

Sun Jul 23 20:37:00 PDT 2006
Tamtouh Loses One
Action folds to Emad Tamtouh in the small blind who raises to $20,000 and is called by Michael Tedesco in the big blind. The flop comes 10 103and Tamtouh bets $30,000 and Tedesco raises $50,000 more. Tamtouh folds and is left with $86,000, Tedesco is sitting with $190,000.

Sun Jul 23 20:44:00 PDT 2006
Shipley Eliminated
Stuart Fox raises on the button to $16,000, John Shipley calls in the big blind. The flop comes Q 76and Shipley pushes all-in for his last $38,000. Fox thinks for a few minutes before calling. Fox turns over A10, Shipley 108. The turn and river bring blanks and Fox wins with Ace high eliminating Shipley in 14th taking home $17,766.

Sun Jul 23 20:56:00 PDT 2006
Conservative Play
Play has tightened up as the final two tables play down to the final nine. Pre-flop raises have taken down the last 8 pots.

Sun Jul 23 21:04:00 PDT 2006
Battle Of the Blinds
Nam Le cals from the small blind, Jason Lester checks from the big blind. The flop comes 3 3 2 and both players check. The turn is the K , Le checks, Lester bets $12,000. Le shows A 10 and folds. Lester shakes his head and laughs while stacking his chips.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 32] $5,000 Pot Limit Hold'em (Day 2)

[Event 32] $5,000 Pot Limit Hold'em (Day 2)

Recap Continued:

Sun Jul 23 21:06:00 PDT 2006
Sass Doubles Through Arnold
Alan Sass raises to $24,000 from under-the-gun and Ben Arnold calls from the small blind. The flop comes 8 6 3 . After 5 minutes Arnold puts Sass all-in for his last $46,000 and Sass calls instantly showing A A . Arnold shows K J . The turn brings a 9 and river a 7 . Sass has doubled up to $130,000 and Arnold is down to $70,000.

Sun Jul 23 21:08:00 PDT 2006
Sass Has a Rail
Alan Sass has just doubled up, and one of his fans on the rail screams out "SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIP IIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!!!" Time will only tell if Sass can keep his momentum going towards the final table of the Pot Limit Event.

Sun Jul 23 21:14:00 PDT 2006
Turk Adding To Stack
Stuart Fox raises to $21,000 from under-the-gun and is called by Laura Fink and Gregg Turk, both whom are in the blinds. The flop comes down Q 3 2 , Turk pushes all-in for $60,000 and both players fold. Turk now is at $100,000.

Sun Jul 23 21:14:00 PDT 2006
Alan Gets Sassy
Chau Giang raises to $24,000 from mid-position and is re-raises by Alan Sass $60,000 more. Giang folds and Sass collects the pot boosting him to $140,000. Giang is down to $60,000.

Sun Jul 23 21:19:00 PDT 2006
Eliminations 13 &12
Laura Fox and Chau Giang have both been eliminated from the tournament on the same hand at different tables. Fox goes out 13th, while Giang busts at 12th.

Sun Jul 23 21:20:00 PDT 2006
Arnold Doubles Through Smith
Ben Arnold is all-in for his last $30,000 and is called by Tommy Smith in the big blind. Smith shows Q 10 and Arnold shows K 3 . The board comes J 7 7 8 5 and Arnold has doubled up to $65,000.

Sun Jul 23 21:26:00 PDT 2006
Ben Arnold Eliminated
Emad Tomtouh raises to $25,000 from early position and Michael Tedesco calls from the cut off. Ben Arnold re-raises all-in $51,000 more. Tamtouh folds and Tedesco calls and shows A Q . Arnold shows K Q . The flop comes Q 7 5 and Tedesco has a demanding lead. The turn is a 10 and the river is a 3 and Arnold is eliminated in 11th place ($21,319).

Sun Jul 23 21:27:00 PDT 2006
Call Me
Stuart Fox raises to $16,000 in the small blind and is called by Tony Hartmann in the big blind. The flop comes A 9 3 , Fox checks, Hartmann bets $22,000 and Fox Folds. Hartmann hits the table and shows K 2 , and asks Fox why he didn't call.

Sun Jul 23 21:39:00 PDT 2006
Nam Le Eliminated
Michael Tedesco raises to $24,000 from early position and Nam Le re-raises to $80,000 total. Alan Sass goes all-in from the big blind for $160,000 more. Tedesco folds and Le thinks for several minutes before calling. Le shows Q Q and Sass turns over K K . Sass's rail erupts with cheers and his fans scream "Ship it!" several times. THe flop comes down 8 5 3 and Sass is still in the lead. The turn is a 9 and Le is down to 1 of 2 Queens left in the deck. The river brings the J and Sass's fans scream "Ship it!!!" several more times. Le is elimianted in 10th place ($21,319) ending play for the night. Players will return tomorrow at 2pm for the final table.

Sun Jul 23 21:48:00 PDT 2006
Final Table
The final table is set tomorrow with chip counts and seat numbers below:
Seat 1-Michael Tedesco- $278,000
Seat 2-Jason Lester- $222,000
Seat 3-Tony Hartmann- $163,000
Seat 4-(On button now)- Stuart Fox- $214,000
Seat 5- Alan Sass- $431,000
Seat 6- Emad Tahtough- $97,000
Seat 7- Kirill Gerasimov- $124,000
Seat 8- Gregg Turk $122,000
Seat 9- Tommy Smith- $238,000

The final table will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow along with Day 2 of the $1,000+ $1,000 Rebuy NL Hold-Em event, Day 1 of the $1,000 Seven Card Stud High-Low 8/OB, and Day 1 of the $1,500 Limit Hold-Em Shootout. Stay with Cardplayer for all your live updates and chip counts.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Final Day)

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Final Day)

Recap from overnight:

Sun Jul 23 16:38:00 PDT 2006
Friedman Wins $38,300 Pot
Perry Friedman gets all of his chips into a pot with four-way action, including two players who are all-in. This has been the biggest pot of the razz tournament so far. The board:
Friedman: (A-4) 2-Q-6-J (5)
Mallor: (x-x) 2-9-7-J-x
Mortenson: (A-5) 7-9-Q-3 (9)
Bjorin: (8-6) A-8-3-4 (4)
Chris Bjorin and Ross Mallor are eliminated on the hand when Friedman catches the five on the river. Mortenson was in the lead with a 9-7-5-3-A low, but Friedman's 6-5-4-2-A wins the $38,300 pot.

Sun Jul 23 16:48:00 PDT 2006
Recent Eliminations
The following players are eliminated and taking home $2,233:
36- B.Vohli
35- Maurice Schwartz
Due to a three-way split between two pay-levels, the following players each are taking home $2,419:
34- Paul "Eskimo" Clark
33- Chris Bjorin
32- Ross Mallor

Sun Jul 23 16:51:00 PDT 2006
Level Increase
Level 13 begins with a $300 ante with $500 posts and $1,500-$3,000 limits.

Sun Jul 23 17:54:00 PDT 2006
Mortenson Defends Bring-In
Carlos Mortenson brings it in for $500 on the 9 and Jeffrey Lisandro raises to $1,500 with the 5 . Mortenson wastes no time in calling and catches the A on fourth street while Lisandro gets the 4 . Both players check fifth when they are bricked with face cards (Mortenson J , Lisandro Q ), but Mortenson's 7 on sixth ships him the pot when his bet forces out Lisandro with the K . Mortenson wins the pot worth $7,800.

Sun Jul 23 18:06:00 PDT 2006
Sklar Eliminates Lewkowicz
With 7-6-4-3-A, Richard Sklar eliminated Stan Lewkowicz and his 7-6-5-2-A. Lewkowicz finishes in 20th place.

Sun Jul 23 18:13:00 PDT 2006
Recent Eliminations
The following players are eliminated and taking home $4,466:
24- Drew Bentley
23- Peter Costa
22- John Streem
21- Frank Henderson
20- Stanley Lewkowicz

Sun Jul 23 18:15:00 PDT 2006
Level Increase
Currently we are beginning Level 14 with a $400 ante with $600 posts and $2,000-$4,000 limits.

Sun Jul 23 18:26:00 PDT 2006
Mortenson Doubles Through Diano
Steve Diano raises showing the 4 and Mortenson re-raises with the 4 . Diano calls and the board comes down:
Mortenson: 4 K 5 6
Diano: 4 8 5 9
Diano bets fourth street and Mortenson calls. Both players check fifth street, and Mortenson bets sixth after Diano's check. Mortenson bets his last $1,400 in the dark on the river and Diano calls. Mortenson shows A-7 in the hole good for 7-6-5-4-A and a double-up to $30,000.

Sun Jul 23 18:39:00 PDT 2006
Miami John Wins a Huge Pot
Miami John Cernuto has taken our chip lead when his 10-8 low with an 8-draw ended up beating Fargis' wheel draw and Salzer's 7-draw. The pot had over $60,000 in it, and Cernuto now has $93,000.

Sun Jul 23 18:42:00 PDT 2006
Two Tables Remaining
We are down to 16 players at two tables. Recent eliminations ($4,466):
17 - Russ Salzer
18 - Chris Parsons
19 - Jeffrey Lisandro

Sun Jul 23 19:01:00 PDT 2006
Richburg Takes a Big Pot
3rd Street: Robert Turner 3, James Richburg 4
Turner bets, Richburg raises, and Turner calls.
4th Street: Turner 3-8, Richburg 4-9
Turner checks, Richburg bets, and Turner calls.
5th Street: Turner 3-8-3, Richburg 4-9-2
Richburg bets and Turner calls.
6th Street: Turner 3-8-3-K, Richburg 4-9-2-J
Richburg bets and Turner calls. After getting their seventh cards, Richburg bets and Turner, looking slightly disgusted by his hand now, mucks. Turner is down to $14,000 and Richburg, after winning the nearly $25,000 pot, is up to $83,000.

Sun Jul 23 19:09:00 PDT 2006
Sklar Puts the Odds on Mortensen
Richard Sklar is asking for 5.5-1 odds that Juan Carlos Mortensen will win the tournament.

Sun Jul 23 19:18:00 PDT 2006
Friedman eliminated
Perry Friedman is eliminated by Richard Sklar after Sklar's 6-high holds up. Friedman raised all-in on 6th street.

Sun Jul 23 19:24:00 PDT 2006
Mortensen Continues to Roll
3rd Street: Juan Carlos Mortensen 7, Randy Haddox 8
Haddox calls the bring-in, Mortensen bets, and Haddox calls.
4th Street: Mortensen 7-6, Haddox 8-5
Mortensen bets and Haddox calls.
5th Street: Mortensen 7-6-2, Haddox 8-5-J
Mortensen bets and Haddox folds. Mortensen is past the $100,000 mark.

Sun Jul 23 19:27:00 PDT 2006
Turner Doubles
Robert Turner doubles up to about $30,000.

Sun Jul 23 19:32:00 PDT 2006
Bring-In Danger
Shortstacked Randy Haddox has had to pay the bring-in for the high card six times in a row.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Final Day)

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Final Day)

Recap Continued:

Sun Jul 23 19:33:00 PDT 2006
Level 15 Begins
Antes are $500, stakes are $5,000, and blinds are $1,000-2,500.

Sun Jul 23 19:37:00 PDT 2006
Haddox Eliminated
Randy Haddox re-raises Christopher Fargis all-in for his last $4,000 and Fargis calls. Fargis is dealt A-2-5-7-8 and Haddox gets A-5-6-7-9. Fargis's 8-low takes the pot and Haddox is out in 13th place.

Sun Jul 23 19:39:00 PDT 2006
Golf or Poker? Why Not Both?
Richard Sklar is playing a $50,000 game of golf tomorrow. He and Mike Sexton will take on Greg Mascio (who was just eliminated from the Pot-Limit Hold'em event) and Jeff Friedman.

Sun Jul 23 19:44:00 PDT 2006
Josephy Down
Juan Carlos Mortensen bets for the third time on 5th street with 3-2-6. He says, "I bet I still I have the best hand." Cliff Josephy, looking anguished, folds his 7-K-Q after a minute.

Sun Jul 23 19:47:00 PDT 2006
Turner Eliminated
Robert Turner is eliminated from the tournament. He receives $7,258.

Sun Jul 23 20:02:00 PDT 2006
Sklar Takes a Pot Off Fargis
Richard Sklar takes a large pot off Christopher Fargis and moves up to $53,000. Fargis is down to $23,500.

Sun Jul 23 20:08:00 PDT 2006
Froehlich Doubles Off Richburg
Eric Froehlich bets on 3rd street and James Richburg raises. Froehlich calls. On 4th street, Froehlich pairs exposed 2 and Richburg pairs his exposed 3, eliciting a laugh from Steve Diano. Froehlich bets, Richburg raises, and Froehlich raises all-in. Froelich's complete hand comes 2-2-3-4-6-7-K for a seven-low. Richburg's hand comes 3-3-5-8-J-Q-K for a queen-low. Froehlich is at $20,000 and Richburg is at $115,000.

Sun Jul 23 20:22:00 PDT 2006
Fargis Eliminated by Mortensen
Juan Carlos Mortensen eliminated Christopher Fargis after calling Fargis' all-in raise on 4th street. Mortensen's complete hand came 10-8-7-5-. Fargis couldn't beat the 10-low and is eliminated in 11th place, taking home $7,258.

Sun Jul 23 20:30:00 PDT 2006
Froehlich Eliminated
Eric Froehlic is eliminated from the tournament. After going all-in for his last $500 by paying the ante, he is also dealt the high card. Because he cannot pay the high-card bring-in, the floor is called. Jamie Brooks contests the decision that he has to pay the bring-in because he has the next highest card. More tournament directors come over and they rule that Brooks must pay the forced bring-in bet.
While the decision is being made, Richard Sklar, at the other table, asks the tournament director to stop the clock so that his table doesn't play more hands than the other players. The tournament director refuses. Sklar then returns to his table, but refuses to pay his ante, holding his table up.
After Brooks pays the bring-in, Steve Diano bets and John Cernuto calls. Cernuto folds after another bet on 5th street. Diano's 8-low beats Froehlich's 10-low and he is out of the tournament. Diano is at $50,000. There are nine players remaining.

Sun Jul 23 20:36:00 PDT 2006
Carpenter Eliminated as Break Announced
Chad Carpenter is eliminated from the tournament as the buzzer rings, signifying the dinner break. He exits in 9th place. Play will resume in one hour with eight players remaining at one table.

Sun Jul 23 21:58:00 PDT 2006
Final Table Play Resumes
Level 16 begins with a bring-in of $1,000, completion of $3,000, a $500 ante, and stakes of $6,000. The ante was changed after the structure was posted.

Sun Jul 23 22:06:00 PDT 2006
Mortensen Takes a Hit
Ron Ritchie, holding 8-9-5-J, bets on 7th street. Juan Carlos Mortensen raises with 4-10-6-Q. Ritchie calls and shows 8-7-5-4-2 for an 8-low. Mortensen mucks and Ritchie wins the nearly $60,000 pot. Mortensen is now at $100,000 and Ritchie is at $110,000.

Sun Jul 23 22:09:00 PDT 2006
Brooks Eliminated
Jamie Brooks is eliminated from the tournament after re-re-raising James Richburg all-in. Brooks' initial starting hand was A-2-4. Richburg's was 2-4-5. Richburg's hand completed as 2-4-4-5-5-8-Q. Unfortunately for Brooks, his hand completed as A-2-2-4-4-10-K - any card but the King would have given him the better hand. Brook is up to $235,000.

Sun Jul 23 22:21:00 PDT 2006
Cernuto Eliminated
"Miami" John Cernuto is eliminated by Steven Diano. Cernuto raised all-in showing a 3; Diano called with a 2. Cernuto's complete board came 3-7-8-9-J-Q-Q. Diano's board came A-2-6-7-8-10-K, giving him a 8-low. Cernuto takes home $13,957. Diano has $77,000 in chips.

Sun Jul 23 22:31:00 PDT 2006
Josephy Nearly Doubles
Cliff Josephy nearly doubles off James Richburg when he shows down a wheel into a monster pot, beating Richburg's 6-4 low. Josephy is at $90,000 and Richburg is at $250,000.

Sun Jul 23 22:43:00 PDT 2006
Mortensen Bets It, Already
Cliff Josephy raises showing A, Juan Carlos Mortensen calls showing 10, and Steven Diano calls showing K.
4th Street: Josephy A-J, Mortensen 10-7
Mortensen bets and Josephy calls.
5th Street: Josephy A-J-4, Mortensen 10-7-5
Mortensen bets and Josephy calls, asking, "Who's the favorite?"
6th Street: Josephy A-J-4-A, Mortensen 10-7-5-2
Josephy slams his palm on the table and says, "Just bet it, bet it already" to Mortensen, who obliges. Josephy mucks. He's now at $105,000 while Mortensen is at $100,000.

Sun Jul 23 22:57:00 PDT 2006
Don't Get Mad, Get Even
3rd Street: Cliff Josephy 4, Juan Carlos Mortensen 8
Josephy bets and Mortensen calls.
4th Street: Josephy 4-2, Mortensen 8-A
Josephy bets and Mortensen calls.
5th: Josephy 4-2-5, Mortensen 8-A-4.
Josephy bets and Mortensen folds after thinking for a minute. He asks what Josephy had, but Josephy mucks his cards as he takes the pot. "If you see that hand you'll get mad at me for bluffing you out," he says to Mortensen about his wheel draw. Mortensen has $102,000 and Josephy has $132,000.

Sun Jul 23 23:05:00 PDT 2006
One Hand Per Person?
3rd Street: Cliff Josephy A, James Richburg A
Josephy bets and Richburg calls.
4th: Josephy A-K, Richburg A-K
Richburg check, Josephy bets and Richburg calls.
5th: Josephy A-K-5, Richburg A-K-K
Josephy bets and Richburg folds. Richburg is at $235,000 and Josephy is at $110,000.

Sun Jul 23 23:08:00 PDT 2006
Sklar Down to $1,500
Richard Sklar is down to $1,500 after losing a 3-way pot between himself, Juan Carlos Mortensen, and Cliff Josephy. Josephy wins the hand with a 7-low and takes the pot.

Sun Jul 23 23:09:00 PDT 2006
Sklar Eliminated
Richard Sklar is eliminated by Juan Carlos Mortensen, beaten by Mortensen's jack-low after he only hit a queen-low. Sklar receives $25,123 for his 6th place finish.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Final Day)

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Final Day)

Recap Continued:
Sun Jul 23 23:13:00 PDT 2006
Josephy Takes a Large Pot
Cliff Josephy calls an in-the-dark bet from Ron Ritchie on 7th street and shows a 7-4 low. Ritchie shows his 7-5. Josephy takes the $45,000 pot and goes up to $170,000. Ritchie is at $60,000.

Sun Jul 23 23:24:00 PDT 2006
Ritchie Moves Up
3rd Street: Juan Carlos Mortensen 7, Ron Ritchie 6, James Richburg 3
Mortensen bets, Richburg calls, and Ritchie calls.
4th Street: Mortensen 7-Q, Ritchie 6-2, Richburg 3-9
Ritchie bets, Mortensen folds, and Richburg calls.
5th Street: Ritchie 6-2-8, Richburg 3-9-5
Ritchie bets and Richburg calls.
6th Street: Ritchie 6-2-8-3, Richburg 3-9-5-8
Ritchie bets and Richburg calls.
On 7th street, Ritchie again bets and Richburg hesitates before calling. Ritchie shows 6-4-3 for a 8-6-4-3-2 low. Richburg studies his hand for a long time before mucking. Ritchie is up to $90,000 and Richburg is down to $200,000, but still the chipleader in this tournament.

Sun Jul 23 23:29:00 PDT 2006
Players on Break
Play will resume in 15 minutes.

Sun Jul 23 23:43:00 PDT 2006
Final Table Move
The final table of the razz tournament is moving to the ESPN feature table area. Play will resume in a little while, after the area is ready.

Sun Jul 23 23:49:00 PDT 2006
Updated Chip Counts & Seating
Seat 1 - James Richburg - $179,000
Seat 2 - Steven Diano - $59,000
Seat 3 - Ron Ritchie - $83,000
Seat 4 - Cliff Josephy - $209,000
Seat 5 - Juan Carlos Mortensen - $98,000

Mon Jul 24 00:09:00 PDT 2006
Level 17 Resumes
Play resumes with a $1,000 ante, a $1,500 high card bring-in, a $4,000 completion, and $4,800-8,000 betting limits.

Mon Jul 24 00:13:00 PDT 2006
Diano Double Pairs
3rd Street: Steven Diano 5, James Richburg 9
Diano bets and Richburg, who was the bring-in, calls.
4th: Diano 5-Q, Richburg 9-J
Richburg checks, Diano bets, and Richburg calls.
5th: Diano 5-Q-Q, Richburg 9-J-2
Richburg leads out and Diano folds, showing his hole cards (5-6). Richburg is up to $195,000 and Diano is at $50,000.

Mon Jul 24 00:25:00 PDT 2006
Ritchie's Raises
Steve Diano bets showing a 2. Ron Ritchie calls with a 4 and Cliff Josephy calls with a 6.
4th Street: Diano 2-Q, Ritchie 4-5, Josephy 6-Q
Ritchie pumps his fist a bit as he sees the queens come down and bets out. Josephy folds and Diano calls.
5th: Diano 2-Q-J, Ritchie 4-5-4
Diano checks, Ritchie bets, and Diano calls.
6: Diano 2-Q-J-3, Ritchie 4-5-4-A
Diano checks, Ritchie bets, and Diano thinks for a while before throwing away his hand. Ritchie wins the $48,000 pot and goes up to $90,000. Diano is at $53,000 and Josephy is at $200,000.

Mon Jul 24 00:35:00 PDT 2006
Diano Working His Way Up
5th Street: Steve Diano 8-5-3, Cliff Josephy 4-3-A
Josephy bets and Diano calls.
6th Street: Diano 8-5-3-6, Josephy 4-3-A-Q
Both players check.
On 7th street, both players check again. Diano shows a 2 for an 8-6 low. Josephy mucks. Diano is at $75,000 and Josephy is at $175,000.

Mon Jul 24 00:48:00 PDT 2006
They Should Have Called
"Did I look like I had the A-2-3? You guys should have called me." - Steve Diano, after the other players fold to his $4,000 completion bet.

Mon Jul 24 01:01:00 PDT 2006
Two Pair Good
3rd Street: Cliff Josephy 6, Steven Diano J
Josephy bets and Diano calls.
4th Street: Josephy 6-5, Diano J-4
Josephy bets and Diano calls.
5th Street: Josephy 6-5-7, Diano J-4-A
Josephy bets and Diano turns up an ace from the hole before mucking. Josephy smiles and shows his hole cards - he won the pot with two pair, 7's and 5's. Josephy is at $172,000 and Diano is at $85,000.

Mon Jul 24 01:09:00 PDT 2006
Mortensen Wins a Big Pot
3rd Street: Cliff Josephy 3, Juan Carlos Mortensen 8
Josephy completes, Mortensen raises, and Josephy re-raises. Mortensen calls.
4th Street: Josephy 3-4, Mortensen 8-5
Josephy bets and Mortensen calls.
5th Street: Josephy 3-4-9, Mortensen 8-5-A
Mortensen bets and Josephy calls.
6th Street: Josephy 3-4-9-7, Mortensen 8-5-A-K
"Hi there!" Josephy says to Mortensen's king. He bets and Mortensen calls.
On seventh street, Josephy bets in the dark and Mortensen calls. He shows an 8-low, beating Josephy's 9-low. Mortensen is now at $102,000 and Josephy is now at $158,500.

Mon Jul 24 01:12:00 PDT 2006
Overheard
"I just put my bring-in in and thought that was like folding." - Steven Diano on the high-card bring-in.

Mon Jul 24 01:27:00 PDT 2006
Josephy's New Game
Cliff Josephy, whose inception to Seven Card Stud last year resulted in a bracelet, says, "See, this is where playing this game before would have benefited me."

Mon Jul 24 01:40:00 PDT 2006
Level 18 Begins
Level 18 has just begun. The ante has been raised to $1,500 with a $2,000 bring-in and stakes of $5,000/$10,000. There are still currently 5 players remaining.

Mon Jul 24 01:44:00 PDT 2006
Mortensen Takes Down Pot
With 7-3-3 on the board, Mortensen takes down the $35,000 pot, when Cliff Josephy (4-6-6) folds to Mortensen's $10,000 bet.

Mon Jul 24 01:51:00 PDT 2006
Coach Fischman
Scott Fischman is watching and, in between hands, appears to be occassionally coaching Cliff Josephy who is a rookie to Seven Card Razz.

Mon Jul 24 01:55:00 PDT 2006
Razzle Dazzle Carlos
Carlos Mortensen is betting very aggressive, taking advantage of the very passive nature of Razz, and has been scooping pots. Carlos has even been exposing pairs in the hole. Currently, Carlos is over $200,000 in chips.

Mon Jul 24 02:00:00 PDT 2006
Ron Ritchie Finishes 5th
Ron Ritchie (A-A-7-7-8-10) after going all-in on 4th street, makes two-pair and cannot hold up against Carlos Mortensen's A-2-3-8-10-Q. Ritchie finishes in 5th place and is taking home $30,706.

Mon Jul 24 02:14:00 PDT 2006
Josephy Finishes 4th
Cliff Josephy (2-2-5-6-9-9-J), after going all-in after 4th street, is eliminated when he makes two-pair against Richburg's (A-3-4-7-8-Q-Q) pair of Queens. Josephy finishes in 4th place, and is taking home $39,080.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Final Day)

[Event 33] $1,500 Seven Card Razz (Final Day)

Recap Continued:

Mon Jul 24 02:24:00 PDT 2006
Mortensen Chipping Away At Diano
Carlos Mortensen with 3-4, takes down the $35,000 pot from Diano who has 2-2 up. Diano is now down to $61,000.

Mon Jul 24 02:30:00 PDT 2006
Diano Finishes 3rd
James Richburg, the hand immediately following his decimation of Diano's stack, finishes off Steve Diano. Steve Diano is eliminated in 3rd place and is taking home $61,411.

Mon Jul 24 02:39:00 PDT 2006
Action Carlos
After a series of raises and re-raises following 3rd street, Carlos Mortensen takes down the first pot of heads-up. He shows A-3-5-6-7-J-Q for the victory and the $70,000 pot. Currently Carlos has more than $370,000.

Mon Jul 24 02:52:00 PDT 2006
Richburg Doubles Up
After countless raises and re-raises, James Richburg goes all-in with A-2-5 and Carlos Mortensen calls with A-2-3. Carlos pairs with 7's and Richburg hits the wheel. Richburg doubles up to $353,500.

Mon Jul 24 03:14:00 PDT 2006
Short Break
When the players return from their 15-minute break, Level 19 begins. Level 19 brings $2,000 antes with a $2,000 bring-in and $6,000-$12,000 limits.

Mon Jul 24 03:33:00 PDT 2006
Richburg Wins Big Pot
With $100,000 in the pot, and 3-9-10-10 on the board James Richburg takes down the pot. Carlos had 2-7-Q-K up and folded following 4th street. Currently, Carlos is right around $150,000 and Richburg is right around $460,000.

Mon Jul 24 03:57:00 PDT 2006
Grinding
Carlos Mortensen is grinding it out on his short stack. Antes, and bets are going back and forth in this heads-up marathon. Currently Carlos has around $60,000.

Mon Jul 24 04:13:00 PDT 2006
The Marathon Continues
As we enter hour 2 of heads-up "action," James Richburg has stopped stacking chips, and opted to merely leave them in a messy pile next to his pre-formed stacks.

Mon Jul 24 04:19:00 PDT 2006
Mortensen Wins Big Pot
Carlos Mortensen's J-8 holds up against Richburg's hand and he takes down a pot over $100,000. He know sits on $130,000.

Mon Jul 24 04:44:00 PDT 2006
James Richburg Wins Seven Card Razz ($139,576)
After being crippled on the previous hand, Carlos Mortensen pushes his remaining chips into the middle. James Richburg showed 3-4-6-8-9-3-6 for the winning hand and Carlos Mortensen is eliminated in second place, earning $94,908. James Richburg wins first place, taking home $139,576 and a 2006 World Series of Poker bracelet.

 

[DESSERTLADY]

[Event 34] $1,000 No Limit Hold'em (Day 1)

[Event 34] $1,000 No Limit Hold'em (Day 1)

Recap from overnight:

Sun Jul 23 12:02:00 PDT 2006
Delayed Start
Play for today's No Limit Hold'em Rebuy event has been delayed. The tournament will start shortly.

Sun Jul 23 12:10:00 PDT 2006
Play Begins
Play begins at today's rebuy tournament. Within minutes, Mike Matusow has already had to rebuy. Also, Daniel Negreanu has roughly $25,000 in rebuy chips in front of him... just in case.

Sun Jul 23 12:15:00 PDT 2006
Matusow Playing In The Dark
Mike Matusow raises to $100 under the gun before the cards are dealt. The player on the button raises to $300 and Matusow calls in the dark. Before the flop Matusow checks in the dark as well. The flop comes A J 5 and his opponent bets $300 and Matusow finally looks at his cards, and promptly folds.


Sun Jul 23 12:23:00 PDT 2006
Stacked Table
Table 153 is a tough draw for any amateur today. Those currently seated include Amnon Filipi, Thomas Keller, Mike Caro and Phil Laak.


Sun Jul 23 12:26:00 PDT 2006
Does Daniel Negreanu Like to Gamble?
With a raise and two callers in front of him, Daniel Negreanu makes it $1,000 to go. One player folds but the other two push all-in. Negreanu calls the extra $500 or so (all-in) and flips over A 7 . Upon seeing his opponents' hole cards (5 5 and Q 8 ), Negreanu prematurely says, "You've got nothing, you've got nothing...I finally win one!" The board comes K 7 2 Q J , however, and Negreanu wins the side pot of $1,050.


Sun Jul 23 12:38:00 PDT 2006
Another Stacked Table
Table 22:
Seat 4 - Men "the Master" Nguyen
Seat 5 - Robert Mizrachi
Seat 7 - Andy Bloch
Seat 8 - Noah Boeken
Seat 9 - Chris "the Armenian Express" Grigorian


Sun Jul 23 12:41:00 PDT 2006
Keller's Kings Hold Up
Thomas Keller Moves all-in preflop and is called by an opponent, who shows the A 10 . Keller reveals his K K . His opponent picks up the nut flush draw on the flop, with the 9 7 5 , leaving Keller needing to dodge a few bullets to take this hand down. The 10 on the turn also pairs the opponents 10, giving him even more outs for the win. The river brings the 9 , however, and Keller's cowboys leave his opponent reaching into his pocket for rebuy chips.


Sun Jul 23 12:45:00 PDT 2006
Sebok Loses Kicker Battle
Joe Sebok ($3,400) throws in $800 chips from early position. J W Young reraises $300 more. Sebok calls. Sebok has A Q but Young has A K . The board comes J 8 5 8 9 and Young wins with Ace, King high. Young has $2,100 while Sebok has $2,300.


Sun Jul 23 12:46:00 PDT 2006
The Count is at 13
Daniel Negreanu has rebought 13 times in 45 minutes of play. After being asked how many times he has rebought, Negreanu jokingly asks a Card Player reporter, "Hey, by the way, do you have any money???"


Sun Jul 23 12:50:00 PDT 2006
Erick Lindgren Ready to Reload
Erick Lindgren has more than $100,000 in real-money chips, in preparation to rebuy if needed.


Sun Jul 23 12:51:00 PDT 2006
Erick Lindgren Doubles Up
With A-K against A-Q, Erick Lindgren pushes all-in before the flop. An Ace flops, but the King kicker is good enough to rake the pot, and Lindgren doubles through his opponent to $4,800.


Sun Jul 23 12:52:00 PDT 2006
Negreanu Asking For Money...And Cards
Before the hand is dealt Daniel Negreanu is asking anyone who passes if they have money. Once the cards are about to be dealt Negreanu raises $200 from under the gun. Three people call. The flop comes Q 6 5 and Negreanu says if it gets checked to him he's gonna bet. The blinds check and Negreanu goes all in for $825. Stephen Goldfield calls from late position. Goldfield has A J . Negreanu is psyched because he has two live ones (9 3 ). The turn is the 7 and now Kid Poker has a straight draw. But the river is a blank (6 ) and Negreanu is once again asking if anyone has money, while Goldfield has $4,000. When a player from another table offers Negreanu money he tells him it's OK. He has money.


Sun Jul 23 12:58:00 PDT 2006
$500 Bounty on Matusow's Head
Erick Lindgren has just offered a $500 bounty on Mike Matusow's head. Anyone at Matusow's table that busts him in this event is now free to find Erick Lindgren to collect their bounty. The first bounty was just collected when Matusow's opponent told Lindgren, and Erick just threw a $500 chip over his head to the first guy who busted Matusow.


Sun Jul 23 12:59:00 PDT 2006
Stacked Table
There aren't too many amatures at table 146. Clonie Gowen, Jennifer Tilly, Bill Gazes, Kevin Ho, and Tom McCormick are all battling it out.


Sun Jul 23 13:03:00 PDT 2006
Diverse Table
Table 33:
Seat 7 - Humberto Brenes representing Costa Rica
Seat 8 - Max Pescatori representing Italy
Seat 9 - Tony G representing Australia


Sun Jul 23 13:05:00 PDT 2006
Goldfield Beats Negreanu...Again
With $500 in the pot Daniel Negreanu goes all-in preflop blind. When the dealer goes to put his chips in the middle Negreanu tells the dealer to wait. "He may not call," says Negreanu. The flop comes Q Q 7 and Negreanu says, "He's calling." Stephen Goldfield who earlier beat Negreanu when Kid Poker pushed without looking makes the call. Negreanu looks at his cards and shows the 5 3 . Goldfield once again doesn't have a pair with the A J . The turn is the Q and the 8 falls on the river. Goldfield has $5,300. Negreanu puts in two $1,000 chips and rebuys...again.


Sun Jul 23 13:05:00 PDT 2006
Matusow Loses With Trip Aces
Mike Matusow calls a short-stacked opponents all in on a board of A 9 6 . Matusow announces that he has an ace, which his opponent responds to by revealing his A Q . Matusow shows the A 7 , and needs to pair his seven or hit running straight cards to win the pot. The turn brings the J . Matusow is now down to needing a 7, and though the A brings him trips, he still doubles up his opponent. "At least I'm running good," says Matusow, "I'm losing with straights and trips."


Sun Jul 23 13:06:00 PDT 2006
Big Slick Works For Jennicide
With $300 in the pot, the flop comes K J 5 . Jennifer Leigh checks and her opponent bets $50 and says, "Lets see who has a King." It gets folded around to Leigh and she raises to $300. Her opponent immediately goes all in and Jennicide beats him into the pot. She also beats him with her kicker as he has K 6 but she's holding A K . The 7 on the turn and 10 on the river provide no help to either player and Leigh wins the pot. She now has $3,500. Her opponent did not rebuy.


Sun Jul 23 13:07:00 PDT 2006
Blinds Increase
The blinds have increased to $25-$50. This will be the last level in which players are allowed to rebuy.


Sun Jul 23 13:13:00 PDT 2006
Bounty Rescinded
Mike Matusow just walked up to Erick Lindgren and explained that as a result of the bounty offered on his head, Matusow has already lost five coin flips, has lost with a set twice, and once with the nut straight. Lindgren has decided to rescind the bounty, the next guy to bust Matusow will be the last one to receive $500. On a side note, Mike Matusow and Gavin Smith have a $5,000 bet to see which one of them will last longer in this event.