Event 6 - $1,500 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Day 2 | 2008 World Series of Poker

06-05-2008 04:17 UTC-7

Mallory Smith Eliminated in 16th Place

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Mallory Smith was eliminated in a hand just recently when his {A-Hearts}

was unable to fill out a straight on board. His opponent turned two pair, which sent Smith home in 16th place, earning him $8,300.

Tags: Mallory Smith

06-05-2008 04:10 UTC-7

Mallory Smith on Life Support

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Mallory Smith has just been crippled in a big hand with George Guzman. The action was capped on the turn with the board reading {8-Spades}

.

The

fell on the river and one more bet from Guzman was called by Smith. Guzman revealed {A-Spades}

for the wheel as Smith took another look at his cards before tossing them into the muck.

"Ship it!" cried Guzman as he moves to around 280,000, leaving Smith in trouble on about 20,000.

Tags: Craig Sabel George Guzman

06-05-2008 04:06 UTC-7

Mark Gregorich Doubles

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Mark Gregorich has doubled up after getting his short stack in the middle with {A-Spades}

against the {K-Hearts}

of Spencer Lawrence.

The board ran out {6-Diamonds}

to double Gregorich up to around 80,000 in chips.

"Thank god, no king!" he exclaimed as he raked in the pot to stay alive in the tournament.

Tags: Mark Gregorich Spencer Lawrence

06-05-2008 04:04 UTC-7

Thang Luu is the New Chip Leader

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Thang Luu just took a nice pot from Jac Arama. After the pot, Luu is sitting on around 430,000 in chips. His next nearest opponent has around 200,000 in chips.

Tags: Thang Luu

06-05-2008 03:52 UTC-7

Shirley Graham Doubles Up

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Shirley Graham was all in on the turn against John Lucas.

Board: {A-Diamonds}

Lucas:

Graham:

River:

Both players had aces and kings, but Graham's queen out-kicked Lucas's jack. As a result Graham doubles up to around 70,000 in chips.

Tags: Shirley Graham

06-05-2008 03:44 UTC-7

Play Resumes

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Play has resumed on level 19 with the blinds at 4000/8000.

There are 16 hopefuls still in contention for the coveted WSOP bracelet.

Level: 19

Blinds: 4,000/8,000

Ante: 0

06-05-2008 03:23 UTC-7

Players Vote to Continue - On Break

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A vote was just taken to see if we will play to nine players or leave and come back tommorrow. Ten players voted to continue, so we are now on break.

06-05-2008 03:17 UTC-7

We've received word that at the conclusion of this level the players will be given the opportunity to decide if play should continue through until the final table as originally scheduled or come back to duke it out tomorrow. The players will vote and the majority will rule.

06-05-2008 03:15 UTC-7

Harold Heckethorn Eliminated in 17th Place ($8,300)

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Thang Luu opened the action with a raise from middle position which was reraised by Heckethorn. It was folded back to Luu who made the call.

They took a flop of {A-Diamonds}