Event 34 - $3,000 Limit Holdem Day 1 | 2007 World Series of Poker

06-21-2007 02:03 UTC-7

Dutch Boyd Eliminated

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Dutch raised from middle position with {K-Spades}

and was called by only the big blind. The flop came {8-Spades}

and Dutch's opponent bet out, which was enough to put Dutch all-in. Pot committed, Dutch called and his opponent showed {A-Hearts}

for top pair, top kicker.

The turn and river came {10-Diamonds}

, and Dutch was eliminated from the tournament.

Tags: Dutch Boyd

06-21-2007 02:20 UTC-7

147 Players Remaining

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There are currently 147 players remaining on 15 tables. The average chip stack is $12,081.

Play will continue until 3:00 p.m. local time.

06-21-2007 02:35 UTC-7

Annie's Aces Hold

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Alex Kravchenko raised from middle position and was reraised by Annie Duke from late position; Kravchenko called.

The flop came {2-Clubs}

and Kravchenko checked to Duke who bet out. Kravchenko opted to check-raise Duke and Annie just called.

The turn brought the {K-Diamonds}

and the action went check, bet, call. When the {3-Hearts}

fell on the river, the action stayed the same -- Kravchenko checked, Duke bet and Kravchenko called.

At the showdown, Annie flipped over {A-Clubs}

and Alex mucked his hand. Annie now has almost 20,000 chips.

Tags: Alex Kravchenko Annie Duke

06-21-2007 02:43 UTC-7

"The Dragon" Loses to a Runner-Runner Flush

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David "The Dragon" Pham just lost a big hand to a runner-runner flush on a dangerous board reading {10-Hearts}

.

Pham either bet or raised on every street and was visibly upset when his opponent turned over the {K-Clubs}

for a King-high flush.

Pham dropped to 17,000 on the hand.

06-21-2007 02:59 UTC-7

Day 1 action is officially complete. Of the 296 players who started the day, only 110 survived and will returned tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. PDT tomorrow afternoon.

At the top of the heap is Alexander Borteh with 55,500 chips, followed closely by Greg "FBT" Mueller, who, with 54,000 chips, has posted another impressive Day 1 finish.

Join us tomorrow for our continued coverage of Event 34 as we play down to a final table.

Goodnight!

Event 34 - $3,000 Limit Holdem

Day 1 Completed