Event 1 - $1,100 No Limit Holdem (2-Day Event) Day 1 | 2008 Aussie Millions

01-05-2008 14:34 UTC+10

Damien Oborne Flops The Nuts

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The action folds to Poker News writer Damien Oborne who throws out a single 500 chip from late position. After some confusion, the bet is considered only a call rather than a raise, and both blinds come along to see a cheap flop.

The flop brings {10-Clubs}

and the player in the big blind leads for 300. Oborne raises it up to 800 and the big blind makes the call.

The turn is the {J-Spades}

and both players check. The river lands the {5-Spades}

and Oborne tosses 1,000 in the pot and is quickly called. Oborne flips over {Q-Clubs}

for the straight which is too good for his opponent's pair of jacks. Oborne is progressing well and now has close to 10,000 in chips.

Tags: Damien Oborne

01-05-2008 14:36 UTC+10

Moving on Up with Van Marcus

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Van Marcus had 6,000 in chips and was moved to a new table. Since then, he has doubled up and increased his stack to over 12,000.

Tags: Van Marcus

01-05-2008 14:39 UTC+10

Reading Is Fundamental

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Jeff Lisandro is always working on his game. Even though he won a bracelet at the 2007 WSOP, he's been spotted brushing up on his poker studies in between the action. Lisandro has been reading Lee Nelson's latest book, "Kill Everyone."

Tags: Jeff Lisandro

01-05-2008 14:40 UTC+10

Official Numbers: 537

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There are 537 runners in today's event. Stay tuned for official pay out information, but first place is expected to win around $150,000.

01-05-2008 14:44 UTC+10

Lisandro Eliminated

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We presume that reading Lee Nelson's book did not help Jeff Lisandro's cause. After getting crippled, he moved all in with a short stack and {9-Diamonds}

. Alex Luck called with {A-Spades}

. Luck flopped an ace and Lisandro could not come from behind to win. He busted out and was seen heading to the rail with Lee Nelson's book in his hand.

When our floor reporter, Brendan, asked Alex Luck what his name was, Luck pulled out his driver's license to prove that his last name was indeed Luck.

Tags: Jeff Lisandro