Event 49 - $1,500 No Limit Hold'em | 2008 World Series of Poker

06-30-2008 19:32 UTC-7

Hand #170: J.C. Tran

Shamus

J.C. Tran raised to 215,000, and Rasmus Nielsen folded.

06-30-2008 19:34 UTC-7

Hand #171: J.C. Tran

Shamus

Rasmus Nielsen limped, J.C. Tran raised an additional 200,000, and Nielsen called.

The flop came {7-Spades}

. Tran bet 300,000, and Nielsen folded.

06-30-2008 19:36 UTC-7

Hand #172: Rasmus Nielsen

Shamus

J.C. Tran raised to 215,000, and Rasmus Nielsen called.

Both checked the {2-Spades}

. The turn was the {2-Clubs}

. Nielsen bet 275,000, and Tran folded.

06-30-2008 19:37 UTC-7

Hand #173: Rasmus Nielsen

Shamus

Rasmus Nielsen limped, and J.C. Tran checked behind.

The flop came {7-Hearts}

. Tran checked, Nielsen bet 100,000, and Tran folded.

06-30-2008 19:38 UTC-7

Or does he just own the place?

Scotty Nguyen just walked onto the ESPN stage here and walked right up to Rasmus Nielsen and greeted him with an outstretched hand and a "Good luck, baby."

Rasmus, obviously surprised, smiled and shook hands. "Thanks."

Scotty then walked over to the other side of the table where JC Tran sits and pulled out casino chips and began handing a few to Tran. "Good luck, baby," Scotty issued a friendly phrase to Tran as well and then tried to leave the stage, until a fan from the upper level yelled, "Scotty!"

Scotty turned, without missing a beat, and flashed a huge smile while the fan snapped a quick picture. The tournament floor staff introduced Scotty to the audience and he received a very loud, very welcomed round of applause.

06-30-2008 19:38 UTC-7