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Thu May 01 2008 13:46 PST | Posted by cboncek
Hinkle considers the call with Bonomo all inTwo Wheels Keep Hinkle Rolling
From the cutoff, Ben Fineman made it 42,000 to go before the flop. Blair Hinkle called from the small blind before Justin Bonomo shoved all-in for 260,000 more. Fineman stepped out of the way, and after a tank session, Hinkle's call had him tabling
v. Bonomo's 
. The 
flop brought a flush draw for Hinkle. The 
that fell on the turn was a good card for Bonomo, though it gave Hinkle additional outs for a split pot. The last card off the deck was the 
, which made Bonomo cringe as he pulled back his chips and was forced to split the pot with Blair. -
Thu May 01 2008 13:38 PSTRound: 16 Blinds: 8000/16000 Ante: 2000
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Thu May 01 2008 13:38 PST | Posted by gsqwared
'Moto' All In Early
Motoyuki 'Moto' Mabuchi wasted no time at all putting his chips in action, as he moved all in from the button on just the second hand of play. Doug Lee, who had entered the pot from the cuttoff, tanked a bit before offering Mabuchi the following ultimatum: "If you want me to call, say 'Yes,' and I'll call. If you want me to fold, say 'No,' and I'll fold."
Mabuchi sat still in his seat, not giving any additional information away to Lee. After a minute or so passed, Lee suddenly began to slide a small stack of chips toward the middle, but ultimately just used them to fold his hand. -
Thu May 01 2008 13:25 PST | Posted by gsqwared
Shuffle Up and Deal!
Play is officially underway here at the 2008 Caesars Palace WSOP Circuit Championship Event! The button will start in seat nine with Doug Lee and play will resume with 10 minutes left on the clock in level 15.
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Thu May 01 2008 13:24 PSTRound: 15 Blinds: 6000/12000 Ante: 2000
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Thu May 01 2008 13:13 PST | Posted by cboncek
Introductions
Tournament emcee Jody Reynolds has just introduced our nine finalists to a full house of spectators, signaling that play will start momentarily.
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Thu May 01 2008 13:00 PST | Posted by cboncek
Mic Check, One-Two, One-Two
Players have filed in and are shaking hands and chatting with friends and family as they are getting equipped with microphones by the sound crew. The chip bags are open and the towers are being constructed. Play will be underway shortly.
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Thu May 01 2008 11:40 PST | Posted by cboncek
Player Bios: Doug Lee (Seat 9)
Canadian real estate investor Doug Lee is the only player at today's final table to win a WSOP Circuit Championship ring. His 1st place finish in 2005 at the Rio Hotel and Casino here in Las Vegas grossed Lee $695,790 along with his championship ring. Doug prides himself on staying physically fit by participating in a melody of different racquet sports and being a world traveler.
Starting chips: 324,000 -
Thu May 01 2008 11:40 PST | Posted by gsqwared
Allen CunninghamPlayer Bios: Allen Cunningham (Seat 8)
Team FullTilt Pro Allen Cunningham is easily the most decorated tournament pro at today's final table. At 31, he's already amassed career tournament earnings of almost $10 million dollars. Cunningham made the final table of the 2006 WSOP Main Event and has won a bracelet in each of the last three World Series. His proudest accomplishment (according to his website): Allen's peers recently voted him the 'Best All-Around Player' under 35.'
Starting chips: 296,000 -
Thu May 01 2008 11:40 PST | Posted by cboncek
Player Bios: Justin Bonomo (Seat 7)
Known as "ZeeJustin" online, poker pro Justin Bonomo has been making final tables with increasing regularity. Not only has the 22-year-old pro from Los Angeles had success in past World Series of Poker events, he has also made final tables on both the World and European Poker Tours as well. Interestingly enough, his biggest cash to date came here at Caesars Palace when he earned $163,693 for a fifth-place finish in the 2007 Caesars Palace Classic.
Starting chips: 272,000
Started 29th Apr, 2008
