$5,000 Circuit Championship Event | 2008 WSOP Circuit Event - Council Bluffs

02-27-2008 20:33 UTC-5

Ben Hock on a Roll

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Ben Hock has won the last three hands without a showdown with a big raise or reraise, and has taken a considerable chip lead.

Ben Hock - 720,000
Michael Martin - 170,000

02-27-2008 20:47 UTC-5

Action has been scarce. Almost all hands have been limped in and checked down to the river. Occasionally a preflop raise, or a bet on the flop or turn will win a pot, but most hands are being won at showdown with a marginal holding for small pots. It's become quite clear that Michael Martin is waiting for his spot to try and double up while Ben Hock is trying his best to make sure the next time Martin is all in, the tournament is over and he is victorious.

02-27-2008 21:10 UTC-5

Players Are on Break

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Play will resume in 15 minutes.

02-27-2008 21:12 UTC-5

Updated Chip Counts

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Ben Hock - 776,000
Michael Martin - 214,000

02-27-2008 21:26 UTC-5

Shuffle Up and Deal!

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Play resumes.

Level: 16

Blinds: 8,000/16,000

Ante: 2,000

02-27-2008 21:29 UTC-5

The Gloves Are Off

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Ben Hock raised to 56,000 from the button. Michael Martin instantly moved all in. Hock thought very briefly before folding A-10 face-up. Martin picks up a much-needed 60,000.

02-27-2008 21:34 UTC-5

Martin Wins Another Big One

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Michael Martin raised to 32,000 from the button and Ben Hock made the call. The flop came {Q-Spades}

. Hock checked and Martin fired 48,000. Hock called. The turn brought the {2-Clubs}

. Hock checked again and Martin lined up his bet. Before Martin could push his bet out, Hock folded. Martin picked up another 80,000.

Tags: Ben Hock Michael Martin

02-27-2008 21:36 UTC-5

That Hurts

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After getting a walk in his big blind, a disgusted Michael Martin flipped up his hand and showed {K-Hearts}

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02-27-2008 21:44 UTC-5

Michael Martin Eliminated in 2nd Place ($94,263)

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Michael Martin limped in from the button and Ben Hock checked his big blind option. The flop came down {10-Hearts}

. Hock checked and Martin bet 23,000. Hock made a calculated call. The turn came the {7-Clubs}

. Hock again checked and Martin bet 54,000. After thinking for quite some time, Hock raised an additional 100,000. Martin moved all in and Hock called. The players showed:

Hock: {10-Clubs}