PokerNews Australian Bad Boys of Poker Invitational

10-24-2007 19:03 UTC+10

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Coverage of the Australian Bad Boys of Poker will start at 8:10 pm local time. Here's who will be in the mix:

Jeff Lisandro
Tony G
Mark Vos
David Saab
Gary Benson
Arul Thillai
Emad Tahtouh
Billy "the Croc" Argyros
Sam Khouiss
Lee Nelson

10-24-2007 20:11 UTC+10

Delayed Start Time

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There is a delay in the start time as the production team is busy with several last minute preparations. Stay tuned.

10-24-2007 20:18 UTC+10

Australian Bad Boys of Poker Invitational - Seating Assignments

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Seat 1: David Saab
Seat 2: Gary Benson
Seat 3: Jeff Lisandro
Seat 4: Mark Vos
Seat 5: Arul Thillai
Seat 6: Lee Nelson
Seat 7: Billy "the Croc" Argyros
Seat 8: Sam Khouiss
Seat 9: Tony G
Seat 10: Emad Tahtouh

10-24-2007 20:42 UTC+10

Prize Pool Information

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The buy-in for this event is $10,000 AUD for a total prize pool of $100,000.

Payouts:
1st Place - $50,000 AUD
2nd Place - $30,000 AUD
3rd Place - $20,000 AUD

10-24-2007 21:10 UTC+10

Anticipation

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A large crowd has gathered in the poker room of the Crown Casino. They are here to catch a glimpse of their favorite players who are participating in the inaugural PokerNews Australian Bad Boys of Poker Invitational. Since the start time was delayed for over an hour, the crowd has grown a little restless. They're eagerly awaiting for the tournament to start.

The players are also very anxious to play. With a first place prize of $50,000 at stake, they want to get to their seats and start the action, along with a little trash talking. Billy the Croc has been seen lurking around with a bag of props, including a toy crocodile.

10-24-2007 21:13 UTC+10

Player Introductions

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Jonno Pittock has started the player introductions. Each player is slowly being accompanied to the table by two models dressed up like boxers.

Billy the Croc was spotted wearing a fake head of Elvis hair and carried a stuffed crocodile with him.

Tony G got the loudest applause from the crowd.

Level: 1

Blinds: 100/200

Ante: 0

10-24-2007 21:28 UTC+10