2008 PokerStars.com EPT London
£5,200 EPT London Main Event
Day: 1b
Play Recommences
Players Take a 15-Minute Break
For a Thew Dollars More
Romanello, unaware of Thew's action, threw in the extra 1,050, and the floor was inevitably called. "I didn't say 'call'," pleaded Romanello as they awaited a ruling. With no floor man in sight, Liam Flood offered his services from a neighbouring table. Sadly, his offer was met with silence.
When help did arrive, Romanello was allowed to retrieve his call, much to his evident relief, and play continued. Without hesitation, Ruthenburg moved all in and Thew called.
Ruthenberg =
Thew =
Ruthenberg began to rise on the flop, but a stopped in his tracks momentarily before the river confirmed his demise.
Setback for Ladowsky
Potential Chip Leader
Pass the Sugar and Crack Aces
Fast Out of the Blocks
He was already flourishing at the time, but one hand I witnessed saw Tabatabai leading out for 3,050 on a board. To his delight, neighbour George Lind pushed all in, and quicker than a hiccup, Tabatabai made the call with . Lind showed .
A river was of no use to Lind, allowing Tabatabai to take the pot. "See you at the final," predicted the dealer, which possibly wasn't the wise choice of words given she'd just dealt him trip aces.
"What Does Seidel Think?"
Yes, poker tournaments can be utterly boring affairs and those guys are trying to have a little fun while passing the time in between folding hands.
Level: 3
Blinds: 75/150
Ante: 0