Level: 7
Blinds: 400/800
Ante: 0
2013 World Series of Poker
Event #48: $2,500 Limit Hold'em (Six Handed)
Day: 1
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2013 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$2,500
Prize Pool
$780,325
Entries
343
Level
26
Blinds
15,000 / 30,000
Ante
0
Back from Break
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Level 6
: 300/600, 0 ante
The cards are back in the air after the last 15-minute break of the night.
The Man, the Myth, the Legend.... David "Bakes" Baker
Level 7
: 400/800, 0 ante
After cashing four times each in the 2011 and 2012 editions of the World Series of Poker, including two final tables and his second bracelet win in the $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. event, the prevailing theory in the poker world was that David "Bakes" Baker could not possibly match those amazing performances here this year.
Baker proved the pundits correct, as he has failed to cash four times in the 2013 WSOP. Instead, the young man affectionately known as "Bakes" to his friends has made the money an astounding six times this summer, and these cashes have not been of the minimum variety.
Baker has made four final tables in less than a month, including his runner-up finish in the prestigious $10,000 2-7 Lowball championship. With over $330,000 in earnings so far at the 2013 WSOP, Baker has made more money than many bracelet winners did in their victories, and he shows no signs of slowing down as the series nears its conclusion.
We noticed Baker at one of the far tables, and while the mild-mannered sicko escaped our attention initially, he is up to his old tricks yet again. Baker currently sits on a stack of about 23,000, having played for just two hours here tonight, and judging by his record here this summer, the final table may as well reserve a seat with the name "Bakes" emblazoned on it.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
23,500
23,500
|
23,500 |
|
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Prizepool Information
Level 7
: 400/800, 0 ante
A total of 343 entrants tried their hand at Limit Hold'em here today, generating a prize pool of $780,325.
The winner of this event will pocket $206,796 for their efforts, in addition to a gold bracelet and poker immortality, while the runner-up will earn $127,801.
A min-cash will be good for $4,596, but all of the players with chips still in play are hoping to exceed that amount.
Notable Chip Counts
Level 7
: 400/800, 0 ante
With the field shrinking by the hour, several notable names have survived the early stages of the tournament. Here is where the most recognizable pros and personalities stand with just two more levels to play before bag-and-tag begins.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
38,200
30,700
|
30,700 |
|
||
|
|
24,600
1,100
|
1,100 |
|
|
||
|
22,800
15,300
|
15,300 |
|
|
||
|
19,400
3,500
|
3,500 |
|
||
|
18,600
11,100
|
11,100 |
|
||
|
14,100
4,300
|
4,300 |
|
|
||
|
13,600
6,100
|
6,100 |
|
||
|
13,500 | |
|
|
||
|
8,900
1,400
|
1,400 |
|
||
|
6,400
-1,100
|
-1,100 |
|
||
Sorceress Queen
Level 7
: 400/800, 0 ante
With the board reading 
by the river, after Eric Froehlich and his opponent checked it down through fourth street, Froehlich tapped the table for a third time on the river.
His opponent fired out a bet though, and "E-Fro" made the crying call, but he mucked when the other player showed down 
for a rivered pair.
Ronnie With a Misread
Level 7
: 400/800, 0 ante
With a raise in front of him, Ronnie Bardah made it three bets to play before the flop, and the defending champion of this event found two callers.
On the 
flop, Bardah fired out a bet after a check to him, and only one opponent came along to see the 
fall on the turn. Bardah then folded to a bet on fourth street, but not before trying to guess the other player's holding.
"You bet out there with 
when you found a draw?," Bardah asked, prying for a bit of additional information before tossing his hand away. "That seems like what you have, just a draw."
His opponent said nothing in response, turning over his 
in silence to keep Bardah guessing.
Maria Ho is a Perfect Ten
Level 7
: 400/800, 0 ante
After David "Bakes" Baker made it two bets to go before the flop, fellow pro Maria Ho and a third player came along to see the 
fall on the flop.
Baker checked, as did the unknown player, and Ho seized he lead in the hand with a bet. Both opponents called and the turn came 
. The action was checked to Ho again, and she fired away with another bet. Baker got out of the way, but Ho found one caller, and the 
arrived on the river.
Ho's bet on fifth street was called as well, and she quickly rolled over the 
for trips on the turn. Her opponent knuckled the table in recognition, and his hand went into the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
18,500
12,100
|
12,100 |
|
|
||
Level: 8
Blinds: 500/1,000
Ante:
Fencing Ace
Level 8
: 500/1,000, 0 ante
We caught the tail end of a clash between Phil Hellmuth and Eric Froehlich, with the "Poker Brat" coming up on the short end of the stick.
Neither player made a pair by the river, but when "E-Fro" rolled over the 
his kicker gave him the advantage over Hellmuth's 
.
Hellmuth winced noticeably when he saw the bad news, but he quickly regained his composure to knock the table and offer his fellow pro a "nice hand."