The Amazon Room had a different feel than usual at the start of Day 7 of the 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event. Unlike past years, the final 27 was devoid of a well-known high-stakes superstar that would capture the lure of the casual poker fan. No Phil Ivey. No Michael Mizrachi. No Ben Lamb.
Still, there was one key storyline grabbing the attention of the poker world. Elisabeth Hille and Gaëlle Baumann were still alive, and each were looking to become the first woman to reach the Main Event final table since 1995. Barbara Enright was the last to do it, taking fifth place that year for...
