Event 1 - $5,000 Mixed Holdem Day 1 | 2007 World Series of Poker

06-01-2007 14:43 UTC-7

Mike Laing's New Strategy

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At the start of the first break, Mike Laing came over to say that he was going to get a beer. "I'm gonna forget about the cards. I can't read them. I'm just gonna start reading the players."

Tags: Mike Laing

06-01-2007 14:51 UTC-7

"Imper1um" Wins a Big Pot

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Online superstar Sorel "Imper1um" Mizzi pushed his stack over 16,000 after this hand. Mizzi raised to 175 in middle position and was called by the player two to his right. The flop came {9-Diamonds}

and Mizzi's 325 bet was called. As was Mizzi's 925 on the turn when the {7-Spades}

hit. As was Mizzi's 2,550 bet after the {5-Spades}

on the river. Mizzi turned over the {10-Clubs}

for top pair and collected the chips.

Tags: Imper1um Sorel Mizzi

06-01-2007 14:51 UTC-7

David 'The Dragon' Pham Eliminated

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Shortly before the break, David 'The Dragon' Pham busted out of the tournament. He was up to about 15,000 early, but wasn't able to hold on to the first break.

Tags: David Pham

06-01-2007 14:51 UTC-7

Late Arrivals: Gus Hansen

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The Great Dane has just arrived to play in today's event.

Tags: Gus Hansen

Level: 2

Blinds: 50/75

Ante: 0

06-01-2007 14:52 UTC-7

No Limit Hold'em

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We're on the first part of Level 2. We are currently playing No Limit Hold'em with 50/75 blinds.

06-01-2007 15:00 UTC-7

Announcement: U.S. Playing Card Will Be Providing New Setups

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Tournament Director Jack Effel just made an announcement that affected everyone in the room. Regarding the controversy over the playing cards, Effel announced that U.S. Playing Card (the official card of the WSOP) will be providing new setups. We're not sure when the new cards will arrive, but Effel promises they will be here.

Tags: Jack Effel Poker Peek

06-01-2007 15:02 UTC-7

452 Players

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We have an unofficial number of entrants in today's field... 452. As soon as we can verify the number we will let you know. The prize pool will be worth over $2 million. Stay tuned for official numbers and payouts.

06-01-2007 15:06 UTC-7

Jesse Jones Takes a Hit

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On a flop of {J-Hearts}

, Jesse Jones raised 2500 and one player moved all for 3825 more. Jones called with {J-Clubs}

while his opponent showed {5-Clubs}

for a set. After that hand he was down to 6K.

Tags: Jesse Jones

06-01-2007 15:07 UTC-7

Robert Mizrachi Outduels Greg Raymer

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Mizrachi raised 250, and both Greg "FossilMan" Raymer in the small blind and the big blind called. Mizrachi led out 750 after an ace-high flop, and both players checked after an eight fell on the turn. FossilMan bet 1,300 after a Queen fell on the river and was called by Mizrachi, who turned over A-Q and took the pot.

Tags: Greg Raymer Robert Mizrachi