$2500 APPT Seoul Main Event Day 1 | 2007 Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) - Seoul

09-29-2007 01:31 UTC+9

Dramatic Exits

[user40108]

While the action has slowed down considerably, a few players have been eliminated in dramatic fashion. While it's sometimes uncertain exactly how the hands played out, it seems each elimination has been accompanied by a player jumping out of their chair in disgust and/or disbelief. Witnessing this behavior as the clock ticks down on Day 1 only supports the argument that many of the players remaining have they're eye on Day 2 and are only committing their chips when they have by far the best of it, and in at least a few cases, it seems that still hasn't been enough.

09-29-2007 01:48 UTC+9

Zhiwei Ang Does His Part to Thin the Field

[user40108]

In one of the final hands of the day, Zhiwei Ang sent a player home when his {A-Diamonds}

outdrew the {5-Clubs}

of his opponent. Ang flopped trip tens and as if that weren't enough, made an unbeatable full house when the {A-Hearts}

hit the turn.

09-29-2007 01:51 UTC+9

The Villain in Black

[user38334]

Jacques Zaicik has been a Big Game Hunter today, eliminating Team PokerStars players Vanessa Rousso and 2005 World Champion Joe Hachem. He has lost with Queens against Ace Queen and won with Queens against Kings, after the flop came {K-Diamonds}

. He is a colorful character, who is fearlessly agressive and has a happy-go-lucky attitude.

09-29-2007 02:00 UTC+9

Play concludes for the evening

[user38334]

Play has concluded for the evening, with 48 players set to return for play tomorrow afternoon. Players are bagging up their chips, and will redraw for seats. The new software used by Tournament Director Danny McDonagh ensures this is the smoothest of transitions.

Stay tuned for the official end of day chip counts ans seating allocations for the start of Day 2 tomorrow.

$2500 APPT Seoul Main Event

Day 1 Completed