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Thu May 28 2009 02:00 GMT-70Round: 12 Blinds: 600/1200 Ante: 0
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Thu May 28 2009 01:54 GMT-70 | Posted by tsbostic
Jordan RichJordan Rich Down Early
Jordan Rich came into the day as one of the chip leaders, however, he has lost about 15,000 in the first level. He currently sits with 28,000.
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Thu May 28 2009 01:51 GMT-70 | Posted by jakatkin
Justin Phillips is in Good Spirits
Walking past Justin Phillips' table, we overheard him talking about last year's experience in the Main Event.
"I cashed. Finished second to last," Phillips said, recounting how he busted in 665th place after running ace-king into aces.
"But at least I got to wear my overalls on TV." -
Thu May 28 2009 01:48 GMT-70 | Posted by tsbostic
Brandon CantuCantu Scoops Barbieri; Doubles Up
After a series of preflop raises, Brandon Cantu found himself all in against Al Barabieri.
Cantu:
Barbieri:
The board came
giving Cantu a full house. With no low available Cantu scooped the pot and doubled up to 9,900 (although, still down overall since the start of the day). Al Barbieri drops to 26,000. -
Thu May 28 2009 01:46 GMT-70 | Posted by donpeters
Lee Watkinson Busto
Lee Watkinson was all in from the big blind with
. His opponent held 
.
The board ran out
and that was it for Watkinson as he was sent to the rail.
Dario Alioto was also sent packing shortly thereafter. -
Thu May 28 2009 01:43 GMT-70 | Posted by jakatkin
Grinder and E-Dog Mix it Up
Talking about their picks for the NBA finals didn't stop Michael Mizrachi and Erick Lindgren from playing a little poker.
Grinder called Lindgren's preflop raise and both players checked a flop of
. Grinder bet the on the turn, and Lindgren called. The 
on the river brought another bet and Lindgren considered his options for about 10 seconds before mucking.
Grinder showed a 10 and scooped the pot. -
Thu May 28 2009 01:35 GMT-70 | Posted by donpeters
Don't Mess With the Champ
On a board of
, defending champion Thang Luu bet to put his opponent all in. The player made the call and Luu tabled 
for the nut flush and the winning hand.
After sending his opponent to the rail, Luu now has over 77,000 chips. -
Thu May 28 2009 01:32 GMT-70 | Posted by donpeters
Phan Slowrolls, Then Busts
John "The Razor" Phan was all in preflop against a couple of opponents. After the board played out
, one opponent revealed 
for a full house to scoop the high half of the pot. The other player showed for the low half.
Phan waited to see his opponents' hands before taking his time to reveal 
for a higher full house to scoop the high half of the main pot.
After the hand, Phan had only 3,000 chips and was eliminated a few hands later in unknown action. -
Thu May 28 2009 01:31 GMT-70 | Posted by tsbostic
Justin YoungJustin Young Eliminated
A short stacked Justin Young has been eliminated by Layne Flack. Flack currently sits on a stack of 33,000 and is joined at the table by Thor Hansen and "Minneapolis" Jim Meehan.
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Thu May 28 2009 01:28 GMT-70 | Posted by donpeters
Toto Scoopin' Early
Toto Leonidas just scooped a hefty pot against an opponent to move up to 27,000 chips. The final board read
and Toto held a wheel with 
. His opponent mucked without showing.
Started 29th May, 2009
