$6300 APPT Sydney Main Event Day 1b | 2007 PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) - Sydney

12-13-2007 12:04 UTC+10

Sam Khouiss Eliminated

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On a flop of {Q-Clubs}

against two opponents Sam Khouiss pushes his few remaining chips into the middle hoping to take down the pot. Unfortunately for him both players call, and then check it down with the {A-Clubs}

on the turn and {5-Spades}

on the river. Francisicus Dekkers flips pocket nines and Khouiss slams his {J-Diamonds}

into the muck in disgust as he heads to the rail.

Tags: Sam Khouiss

12-13-2007 11:56 UTC+10

Play Resumes

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The players have returned from break and the cards are in the air.

Level: 3

Blinds: 100/200

Ante: 25

12-13-2007 11:44 UTC+10

10-Minute Break

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The tournament clock has been paused while the players go on their first 10-minute break of the day.

12-13-2007 11:39 UTC+10

Sam Khouiss Rivered Again

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Sam Khouiss has just been crippled in a huge pot with Francisicus Dekkers. With action on all streets with the board reading {3-Hearts}

, Dekkers pushed all of his chips into the middle and Khouiss made the call. Dekkers flipped {5-Spades}

for the rivered straight and Khouiss slams his cards into the muck with the cry "You're kidding me! Rivered again!"

Tags: Francisicus Dekkers Sam Khouiss

12-13-2007 11:33 UTC+10

Slow Goings in the Early Levels

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The first two levels of today's flight have been rather slow, as the players seem to be getting their feet wet. There are a large number of online qualifiers in the field today - many of which are playing in their first major live event - a fact which may contribute to the slow pace of play.

12-13-2007 11:33 UTC+10

Kenny Ng Chip Leader

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In a battle of the blinds, Kenny Ng raised from the BB to 1,000 and the small blind called to see a flop of {A-Diamonds}

.

The small blind checked, Ng fired out 1,200 and the small blind made the call.

The turn was the {4-Spades}

and Ng fired another 5,000 into the pot. Once again his opponent made the call.

The river delivered the {10-Spades}

and this time the small blind pushed all in for 10,000 in chips. Ng made a crying call and his opponent flipped {K-Diamonds}

. Ng lets out a joyous cry as he flipped over {4-Diamonds}

for a set and raked in a huge pot!

Tags: Kenny Ng

12-13-2007 11:26 UTC+10

Matt Downing Eliminated

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On a board of {A-Diamonds}

, Matt Downing pushed the remainder of his 10,000 chip stack into the middle holding {A-Clubs}

, however Francisicus "Branco" Dekkers made the call and had Downing in desperate trouble with his {A-Hearts}

. The

on the turn and {2-Spades}

on the river, brought the end to Downing's short but exciting tournament.

Tags: Francisicus Dekkers Matt Downing

12-13-2007 11:08 UTC+10

Downing Busy, But Can't Bully Boxell's Aces

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After accumulating some chips through strong play Matt Downing's aggression at the table has got him into trouble in a big clash with Leo Boxell.

Downing raised from late position holding pocket queens, and Boxell defended his big blind with a re-raise. Downing then pushed his chips all in and Boxell insta-called with pocket aces.

The board of {10-Diamonds}

left Downing with around 10,000 in chips while Boxell has jumped to around 36,000.

Tags: Leo Boxell Matt Downing

12-13-2007 10:51 UTC+10

Kenny Ng Eliminates James Honeybone

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Just before the end of the first level of play, Australian pro Kenny Ng eliminated James Honeybone from the tournament. Here's how the hand went down according to Kenny:

The action folded around to James in the small blind who made it 350 to go. Kenny then kicked it up to 1,000 from the big blind and James made the call. The flop came A-K-Q and James checked to Kenny who led out with a 1,2000 bet; James made the call.

The turn brought a four and this time it was James who bet out, tossing 1,500 into the middle. Kenny then put in a raise, upping the ante to 5,000. Again, James made the call.

The last card off the deck was a 10 and James open-shoved all in, putting Kenny to a decision for most of his chips. Sitting with pocket fours, having made a set on the turn, Kenny went into the tank a bit before eventually making the call. Borrowing a popular line from Joe Hachem, he shouted, "Pass the sugar!" after he realized he'd won the hand.

Tags: James Honeybone