Event 38 - $1,500 No Limit Holdem Day 1 | 2007 World Series of Poker

06-23-2007 13:14 UTC-7

Jennifer Tilly Doubles Up

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Tilly had

, and moved all in. She got called by a player with {10-Spades}

. The board came K-6-7-7-5, and Tilly doubled up, but is still fairly short at 1,800 chips.

06-23-2007 13:19 UTC-7

John Racener Hits Quads and Doubles Up

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After a flop of {2-Clubs}

John Racener bet out 250, the cut-off called, the button pushed all-in for 2,650, Racener called all-in for 1,025 and the cut-off player folded. Racener was out front with the {2-Spades}

for a flopped set. But his opponent had a flush and straight draw with the {Q-Clubs}

. The turn and river came {2-Diamonds}

and Racener hit quads! After the hand, Racener was up to 3,500.

Tags: John Racener

06-23-2007 13:20 UTC-7

Everybody's Crazy 'Bout a Sharp Dressed Man

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Marcel "The Flying Dutchman" Luske is not shying away from any attention. The Amsterdam native was spotted in his trademark suit and tie, sunglasses, and as always, leaning a little too far back in his chair. Luske seems quite content in today's event, chit-chatting with passers-by and his tablemates. He hasn't begun to serenade anyone yet though. Perhaps he's saving that for the later levels?

Tags: Marcel Luske

06-23-2007 13:28 UTC-7

Sold Out

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This event is officially sold out! The number of alternates has been capped at 240, meaning that we'll be at capacity today with approximately 2,780 runners.

06-23-2007 13:29 UTC-7

John Racener Hits Runner-Runner Wheel Straight

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John Racener is catching some cards today. After a flop of {5-Hearts}

a player bet 300 from late position, Racener called from the small blind, the big blind pushed all-in for 1,250, the late-position player folded and Racener called. Racener was behind when he showed {A-Spades}

against

. But Racener caught runner-runner {4-Diamonds}

for the wheel straight to take the pot and knock out his opponent.

Tags: John Racener

06-23-2007 13:32 UTC-7

ElkY Doubles Up

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Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier flopped a straight with K-Q and felted an opponent who had made two pair on the turn with A-Q.

Tags: Bertrand Grospellier

06-23-2007 13:45 UTC-7

Some Are Really Good at Poker . . . and Then There are "The Others"

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After a flop of {Q-Clubs}

an opponent bet out 400, Steve Wong raised 1,000 more, his opponent pushed all-in and Wong called all-in for 3,500 total. Wong turned over {K-Spades}

and his opponent slowly turned over his {10-Spades}

. The

came and Wong raked in the pot. After the hand, Wong had 7,300 and his opponent was crippled with only 800 left.

Tags: Steve Wong

06-23-2007 13:46 UTC-7

"The Shark" Takes His Seat

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A new batch of alternates just filled table 313 and amongst them were a couple famous faces. "The Unabomber" Phil Laak and Costa Rican sensation Humberto Brenes are both seated at this table. The folks at ESPN wasted no time interviewing Brenes and his now famous "shark" card protector. The interview was short and sweet and Brenes was playfully comedic as always. The rest of the table, including Mr. Laak, seemed relatively uninterested.

Tags: Humberto Brenes

06-23-2007 13:50 UTC-7

Prizepool and Payout Information

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Today's event drew 2,778 runners creating a prizepool of $3,791,970. 270 places will be paid with first place receiving $673,628. Making the money will ensure a player at least a $3,223 payout.

Full payout information will be available shortly under the "Prizepool and Payouts" tab.