Event 49 - $1,500 No Limit Holdem Day 1 | 2007 World Series of Poker

06-30-2007 14:06 UTC-7

Scott Clements Loses Some Chips

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Scott Clements is down to 2,600 after losing to set of sixes. The board read {A-Hearts}

. Clements had {A-Spades}

for top pair, but is opponent had {6-Spades}

for a set and took the pot.

Tags: Scott Clements

06-30-2007 13:59 UTC-7

Incoming Alternates

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Phil Gordon and Michael Gracz were both on the alternate list and have taken their seats.

06-30-2007 13:55 UTC-7

Nut Flush for Chris "Jesus" Ferguson

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Chris "Jesus" Ferguson raked in a 3,000 pot after he made the nut flush. Ferguson had the {K-Spades}

and the board read {8-Spades}

. His opponent mucked his cards and Ferguson began stacking his chips. After the hand, Ferguson was up to 4,500.

Tags: Chris "Jesus" Ferguson

06-30-2007 13:52 UTC-7

Kido Pham Has Been Eliminated

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Tags: Kido Pham

06-30-2007 13:48 UTC-7

Bill Chen Misses Straight

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With the board showing {Q-Clubs}

a player in middle position bet 300, Bill Chen raised to 800, the player in the big blind reraised all-in for 1,700, the middle-position player folded and Chen called. Chen had the {A-Spades}

for a missed straight. His opponent had {9-Spades}

for a pair and took the pot. After the hand, Chen hed 3,800.

Tags: Bill Chen

06-30-2007 13:48 UTC-7

Despite the less than ideal conditions in the outdoor Player's Pavilion, most (if not all) of the folks playing in "the tent" do not seem to mind. It's quite apparent that they are here to play poker and hopefully get their share of what is shaping up to be a record-setting prize pool for this event.

06-30-2007 13:42 UTC-7

Halfway There

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It has just been announced that half of the alternates waiting for their chance in this event have now been seated.

06-30-2007 13:37 UTC-7

Ed Moncada Trips Up Gavin Smith with Full House

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After a flop of {A-Clubs}

Ed Moncada bet 250 and Gavin Smith called. They both checked the {J-Clubs}

on the turn. Moncada checked the {A-Spades}

on the river, Smith bet 500, Moncada raised to 1,000 and Smith called. Smith showed {A-Diamonds}

for trips, but Moncada turned over {8-Spades}

for a full house and took the pot. After the hand, Moncada had 3,400 and Smith had 2,800.

Tags: Ed Moncada Gavin Smith

06-30-2007 13:33 UTC-7

James Van Alstyne Has Been Eliminated

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06-30-2007 13:32 UTC-7

Outside Looking In

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Walk around the hallways outside the Amazon Room and the vibe you pick up is that of an evacuation center. People are sitting on the floor, they're clustered in little groups around officials with clipboards, and every few minutes you hear those officials shouting out instructions. Inside the room there's a line of those lucky few who've already heard their names called. There are still a lot of people waiting to take their seats.