2008 World Series of Poker
Event 2 - $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 1a
Bed Head
Jeff Madsen Doubles Up
Many Players Making Memories
Next comes actually sitting down to play. Many people experience nervousness, excitement, fear, and a whole gambit of other emotions. For some players, they will come face to face with a big name pro. Unlike other sports, poker allows even the most inexperienced amateur to play against the best in the world. Some like the challenge, while others like the thrill. Most of the players that come out today will leave with nothing but a story, but the stories and memories of their first event will last a lifetime.
"Rain" Khan Eliminated
Power Poker
Keith Ferrera Off To a Good Start
Mimi Tran Eliminated
Flop:
The small blind made it 600 to go and Tran moved all in. The late-position player folded, while Hansen instantly called and turned over , which held up against Tran's .