2007 World Series of Poker
Event 44 - $2,000 Omaha Hi Lo
Day: 1
Marcel Down to 15K; Still Double the Average
The first three cards off the deck were . Both blinds checked and the original raiser led out with a bet. The player who called from late position mucked and both of the blinds made the call.
The turn brought the and the action was passed to Marcel who attempted to take control of the hand. His bet was raised by the aggressor and the small blind folded; Marcel made the call.
The river brought the , which would've completed a possible flush draw and both players checked the river.
Marcel's opponent showed the for Broadway and Marcel mucked his hand.
The loss hit Marcel hard, but he's still in very good shape at 15,000 chips.
290 Players Remaining
The tournament director just announced that tables will be played 9-handed from here on out.
We're Back
Level: 7
Blinds: 200/400
Ante: 0
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Dinner Break
T.J. Cloutier Eliminated
9-10-2-10-Q
T.J. Cloutier is all in for 875 on the button and gets one caller -- Alex Kravchenko. Cloutier has and Kravchenko has -7-A-Q. Cloutier is out.
Duke Takes Half; New Chip Leader
Annie Duke raises in middle position and three players call.
On the flop, the small blind checks. Duke bets and a late position player raises all in. The cutoff calls. The small blind re-raises 250 all in. Duke calls and the cutoff three-bets it. Duke calls. On the turn, Duke checks. The cutoff raises and Duke calls. On the river, both check.
Duke: for the low.
The cutoff: for the high.
The LP and the SB both muck and are busted. Duke is up to 15,000 and is the new chipleader.
Quote of the Day
"You know how frustrating it is to see Phil get blinded off for five hours, only to see him triple up in, like, 30 minutes? And he ate a sandwich during most of it."