EPT Barcelona Main Event Day 1b | 2007 EPT - Barcelona

08-29-2007 19:12 UTC+3

A-A Starts the Day Right for Negreanu

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On a board reading {7-Clubs}

, Daniel Negreanu bet 1,800 and after a long think, his opponent called. Negreanu showed {A-Diamonds}

and took down the pot, increasing his stack to 15,000.

Tags: Daniel Negreanu

08-29-2007 19:08 UTC+3

Fossilman Takes a Hit

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We picked up the action on the flop of {J-Hearts}

with 250 in the pot. Greg "Fossilman" Raymer was heads up against an opponent in the big blind. The big blind bet 500 and Raymer called. The turn was the {A-Hearts}

. The big blind bet 900 and Raymer called. The river was the {A-Diamonds}

. The big blind bet 800 and Raymer called. The big blind quickly flipped over {A-Clubs}

for a full house and Raymer mucked his hand. Raymer had about 7,700 after that hand.

Tags: Greg Raymer

08-29-2007 18:51 UTC+3

After a quick walk around the tournament area, I spotted Vanessa Selbst (USA), Dario Minieri (Italy), Luca Pagano (Italy), Juha Helppi (Finland), David Colclough (UK), and Eric Cajelais (Canada).

While the start was delayed, plenty of players and fans flocked around Greg Raymer, Johnny Chan, and Daniel Negreanu. They were extremely accommodating and posed for photos with everyone who asked.

Tags: Daniel Negreanu

08-29-2007 18:49 UTC+3

Interesting Tables: Finland vs. Finland

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Two of Finland's top poker pros, Juha Helppi and Thomas Wahlroos, are seated together at Table 25.

Tags: Juha Helppi Thomas Wahlroos

08-29-2007 18:48 UTC+3

Shuffle Up and Deal!

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Cards are in the air.

Level: 1

Blinds: 25/50

Ante: 0

08-29-2007 18:13 UTC+3

A Bit of a Delay

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Like it was on Day 1A, we're a few minutes late getting started. Players are currently getting their seat assignments and are beginning to find their tables.

Tags: Drawing the Seats

08-29-2007 17:34 UTC+3

Day 1b Starting Soon

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The second flight of the EPT Barcelona will starting at 5pm local time here at the Barcelona Casino. The field should approach close to 300 players. Top pros playing today include Kirk Morrison, Johnny Chan, Greg Raymer, Daniel Negreanu, Liz Lieu, Humberto Brenes, Thor Hansen, Isabelle Mercier, and Thomas Wahlroos.

Don't forget to check back in with Poker News throughout the day for live updates, chip counts, photos, and videos.