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

06-30-2007 13:48 UTC-7

The Task At Hand

[user22113]

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 13:48 UTC-7

Bill Chen Misses Straight

[user38420]

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 13:52 UTC-7

Kido Pham Has Been Eliminated

[user22113]

Tags: Kido Pham

06-30-2007 13:55 UTC-7

Nut Flush for Chris "Jesus" Ferguson

[user38420]

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 13:59 UTC-7

Incoming Alternates

[user37786]

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

06-30-2007 14:06 UTC-7

Scott Clements Loses Some Chips

[user38420]

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 14:06 UTC-7

Players on a 20-Minute Break

[user38420]

06-30-2007 14:31 UTC-7

Players Have Returned from Break

[user38420]

Level: 3

Blinds: 100/200

Ante: 0

06-30-2007 14:37 UTC-7

Musical Tables and Chairs

[user38420]

Trying to organize and seat all of the players and incorporate the alternates into the field is a lot like playing musical chairs. New white cards have been hung around the room with the new numbers on them. Announcements are being made telling players where they have been moved. Some players have sat down to play and they don't have any chips yet. Minor problems that are all being solved as quickly as possible. All-in-all players are taking things well and the staff is trying to keep smiling.