Event 25 - $10,000 Heads Up No-Limit Hold'em World Championship | 2008 World Series of Poker

06-15-2008 16:15 UTC-7

Second Match: Vanessa Selbst v. Alec Torelli

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Our second semifinal match of the day pits highly aggressive Vanessa Selbst against Alec Torelli, the man who finally outlasted Lyle Berman at 4:30am last night. Selbst has made her way to the stage; as soon as Torelli does the same, we will be underway.

06-15-2008 16:21 UTC-7

Paging Alec Torelli

[user75032]

We still haven't spotted Alec Torelli. The last report was that 25 minutes ago, Torelli was stuck at the Wynn waiting for the valet to bring his car around. One of the people in media row said to Vanessa Selbst, "Maybe he's just scared."

Without missing a beat, Selbst responded "I'd be scared too if I had to play me."

06-15-2008 16:25 UTC-7

A Class Act

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Tournament Director Jack Effel just suggested to the tournament staff that if Alec Torelli does not arrive within another five minutes, he feels the match should be started without Torelli. Vanessa Selbst, in a display of good sportsmanship, responded that she would not take any action until Torelli arrives, even if the tournament clock is started and a hand is dealt.

"I'm not gonna take his chips," said Selbst.

Tags: Vanessa Selbst

06-15-2008 16:27 UTC-7

Torelli Arrives

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Fashionably late, Alec Torelli has finally made his way to the Milwaukee's Best Light No-Limit Lounge. By way of explanation, all he said was, "Freakin' Wynn spa, dude."

ESPN is getting Torelli set up with a microphone. As soon as that is done, we will start the match.

Tags: Alec Torelli