2008 World Series of Poker
Event 19 - $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha
Day: 1
Top Omaha Player Out
Williamson was in with , but when the turn came he was in big trouble and it was all over for the popular Texan when the river came .
Brandon Cantu Eliminated
PLOddity
Paul-Ambrose turned over A-A-K-Q. His opponent showed 2-3-5-6, commenting as he did that he'd been trying to steal the pot.
There's a reason why they call it Omadraw. A five on the turn and another five on the river, and Paul-Ambrose was crippled. He was eliminated on the next hand.
Let's Get Real
In describing the hand to me, the reporter referred to Force as "the Caveman." I had noticed Gavin Smith at a different table, so we had to clarify who was the real "Caveman."
Incidentally, also at Gavin Smith's table is the real "Chainsaw," Allen Kessler.
Break Time
A Couple of Hands that Happened Just Before the Break
Rolf Slotboom managed to more than triple up to 8,300 holding . Kathy Liebert and an unknown player were his opponents and both called Slotboom's all-in turn bet but mucked on the river with the board reading .
The Action Game
Bustouts have been coming fast and furious here in the first few levels. We also should soon have an idea of how many have already departed. We've started gathering some chip counts, so click on that tab for the latest.
Two more minutes left in the break.
Level: 3
Blinds: 75/150
Ante: 0
The Carnage (Thus Far)
With blinds of 75/150 in this level, opening preflop raises can range from 300 to 525.