2008 PokerStars.net APPT Grand Final - Sydney
APPT Grand Final
Day: 1b
Level: 4
Blinds: 150/300
Ante: 25
A New Chip Leader Emerges
Gray Doubles
Gray held to be in great shape as he out-kicked his opponent's , as both players had flopped trips.
The turn was the and river the to double Gray up to 26,800 chips.
Holmes Crippled by Rockets
The board bricked out and Lignon doubled up to 44,000, leaving Holmes crippled with only 2,600 chips.
Grunter Survives
Levy's title defense was hanging by a thread until the flop was spread , giving Levy a two-outer to the roar of the nearby spectators.
The turn was the and river the , giving Levy a much needed double-up. He's back to 10,000 chips and has a pulse in this tournament once again.
Angelakis Straight Out the Door
Gray now has 38,000 chips.
Vos Doubles with Rockets, Part Two
Double-Up for Cardno
His opponent tabled pocket sixes but Cardno was well in front with his .
The turn was the and river the to double Cardno up to over 35,000.
Video Crew Hard at Work Too
During one of the earlier breaks, PokerNews presenter Annette Melton caught up with Billy "The Croc" Argyros and asked him about the origins of his nickname and for more details on the last-longer bet he proposed last night between himself and Peter Eastgate. Her interview can be seen below: