2013 World Series of Poker

Event #48: $2,500 Limit Hold'em (Six Handed)
Day: 1
Event Info

2013 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a5
Prize
$206,796
Event Info
Buy-in
$2,500
Prize Pool
$780,325
Entries
343
Level Info
Level
26
Blinds
15,000 / 30,000
Ante
0

Revive the Fallen

Level 3 : 150/300, 0 ante
David Williams (Seen Here During His Deep Run in the Ante-Only Event) is Taking a Shot at the Limit Action Here on Day 1
David Williams (Seen Here During His Deep Run in the Ante-Only Event) is Taking a Shot at the Limit Action Here on Day 1

The say a shark must keep swimming lest it perish, and the same is definitely true for the predators of poker.

Just minutes after being eliminated from Event #45 ($1,500 Ante-Only No-Limit Hold'em) in 18th place, David Williams has taken his seat here in the Brasilia Room.

After his rapid resurrection from the graveyard back to the felt, we will be sure to track William's progress to see if his run good from the previous event continues here tonight.

Player Chips Progress
David Williams us
David Williams
7,500
7,500
7,500

Tags: David Williams

Level: 4

Blinds: 200/400

Ante: 0

The Best Defense is a Good Offense

Level 4 : 200/400, 0 ante
Ronnie Bardah is Here Defending His Title, While Sporting the Cap of a Team Known for Title Defenses of Their Own
Ronnie Bardah is Here Defending His Title, While Sporting the Cap of a Team Known for Title Defenses of Their Own

After winning this event last year, Ronnie Bardah secured his first World Series of Poker bracelet, but more importantly he validated his place among poker's current crop of young phenoms.

Just one year later, Bardah very nearly earned his second piece of jewelry here at the WSOP, placing 3rd in the $5,000 Limit Hold'em Event less than a week ago.

With his proficiency in the game of Limit Hold'em indisputable at this point, there are plenty of reasons for Bardah to believe that defending his title is a good investment, but to hear him tell it, he had a difficult choice on his hands with the Big One for One Drop being played on the same day.

"Yeah, I was gonna play the Big One," Bardah told his tablemates, tongue planted firmly in cheek. "But you know, I thought defending this thing was kind of important, so I stuffed the $100K in my backpack and headed over here."

Despite having dangerous pro Jeff Shulman seated to his left, Bardah is thriving once again in the limit format, and he has already doubled his starting stack midway through the night.

Player Chips Progress
Ronnie Bardah us
Ronnie Bardah
14,900
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Jeff ShulmanRonnie Bardah

A Family Affair

Level 4 : 200/400, 0 ante
Barry Shulman (Seen Here in Earlier WSOP Play) Has Joined Son Jeff Here on Day 1
Barry Shulman (Seen Here in Earlier WSOP Play) Has Joined Son Jeff Here on Day 1

With his son Jeff Shulman already spotted among the field, Barry Shulman has made an appearance here on Day 1 of the $2,500 Limit Hold'em Six-Handed event.

Shulman was seen commiserating with Jeff during the last break, and he is currently seated to the left of fellow bracelet winner Michael Moore, after taking the seat formerly occupied by Kenna James.

We just saw Shulman take down a nice pot as well, victimizing fellow pro J.C. Tran in the process.

With the board reading {6-Clubs}{q-Clubs}{8-Clubs}{9-Hearts} by the turn, Tran called a bet of 400, but Shulman popped it to 800, and the two went to the river ({4-Diamonds}) heads up. Tran then checked to Shulman, who claimed the pot with a bet.

Player Chips Progress
Barry Shulman us
Barry Shulman
9,800
9,800
9,800
WSOP 2X Winner
Kenna James us
Kenna James
Busted
StakeKings

Tags: Barry ShulmanJeff ShulmanMichael Moore

Skirmisher

Level 4 : 200/400, 0 ante

On the {q-Spades}{k-Clubs}{8-Clubs}{9-Spades} board, David Williams watched his opponent tap the table, and he fired out a bet to win the small pot.

Ron Ron Juice

Level 4 : 200/400, 0 ante

With the board reading {k-Hearts}{2-Hearts}{j-Hearts}, Ronnie Bardah called a bet and went heads-up to the turn, which came {A-Diamonds}.

After his opponent slowed down with a check, Bardah took the pot down with his own bet, and he continues to impress in his attempt to defend this Limit Hold'em title.

Player Chips Progress
Ronnie Bardah us
Ronnie Bardah
15,900
1,000
1,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Level: 5

Blinds: 250/500

Ante: 0