2008 World Series of Poker
39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Day: 1b
Cowboy Up
After the hand, Caruso doubled up to 55,000.
Stuart Paterson Doubles Up
Karam Moves on Up
Too Little Too Late
In the first hand, Muhlenbruch took a big hit when his came up short against the of his opponent. Muhlenbruch pushed from the button with the nines and the small blind called holding sevens. The on the flop had Muhlenbruch second-best come showdown.
The very next hand, Muhlenbruch raised to 1,200 on the button, only to see the small blind come over the top for his whole stack. Muhlenbruch was covered, and he made the call with and was way behind the of his opponent. He flopped a but didn't improve from there and was eliminated.
Liebert Doubles, Then Moves
She held and her opponent held .
The board ran out and Liebert was able to double through her opponent just as her table broke. "Good time to double up," she said.
Kristy Gazes Eliminated
Gazes caught the on the flop, but never improved and was eliminated.
Donna Blevins Eliminated
Giles Wins a Race
The board ran out and Smadia recorded the knockout. He has now increased his chip stack to 105,000 and is looking strong.