PokerStars EPT Copenhagen Main Event Day 1b | 2008 PokerStars.net EPT - Copenhagen

02-20-2008 17:42 UTC+2

No Luck for the Irish

The Irish players who have traveled over to play this event have not got off to great starts. Stephen Devlin's 9,500 is less than starting stack but is still top of the Irish chip counts. Roy Brindley is the lowest on 3,100, then Liam Flood on 5,100 with Andy Black up to 6,800 from his early low of 3,000.

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02-20-2008 17:39 UTC+2

Nedzib Suman Eliminated

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Pocket tens were no good for Nedzib Suman on a nine high board against the aces of his opponent. No repeat of his Prague final table for the Swede as he is eliminated.

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02-20-2008 17:28 UTC+2

Katja Thater Eliminated

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Just before the break, Katja Thater picked up A-A and made a pre-flop raise, getting one caller. The flop came king-high and uncoordinated. Thater bet out and her opponent smooth-called. The turn was a blank and Thater moved all in. Her opponent called and turned up K-Q. Unfortunately, her opponent hit his five-outer on the river when a king fell, and Thater hit the rail.

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02-20-2008 17:25 UTC+2

Peter Jepsen Eliminated

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Peter Jepsen just couldn't get anything going after that early hand when his flopped set was flushed out and was eliminated from the tournament.

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Level: 3

Blinds: 75/150

Ante: 0

02-20-2008 17:22 UTC+2

Players Return from Break

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02-20-2008 17:07 UTC+2

Players on a 15 minute break

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Level 2 has just ended. 219 players are left according to the tournament clock. Play will restart in 15 minutes.

02-20-2008 17:06 UTC+2

Liam Flood Lays One Down

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Liam Flood raised it up pre-flop with {A-Hearts}

and got four callers. His bet on the {A-Spades}

flop got one caller and when the {J-Clubs}

fell on the turn, his 2,000 bet was raised all in by his opponent. Liam elected to fold this time.

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02-20-2008 17:02 UTC+2

Tony G Eliminated

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Micke Norinder just eliminated Tony G who was down to 2,500 chips. The action is unknown but Tony had {6-Hearts}

and Micke had {Q-Spades}

, the flop came down queen high all hearts but Micke hit a runner runner full house according to Nicolas Levi who was at the table. "I was outclassed" said the enigmatic Tony G.

Tags: Micke Norinder Tony Guoga

02-20-2008 16:54 UTC+2

The EPT Fashion Report

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OK, so you've all seen the guy wearning the elephant head by now. If not, I'd recommend scrolling down to catch a glimpse of poor Uffe Holm who is either looking for serious camera time, or is on the losing end of some sort of prop bet. Table 28 is also home to some... interesting... fashion choices. Team Poker Stars player Luca Pagano is wearing a pink button down shirt so bright it's nearly day-glo, while next to him, Alexander Peterson is sporting a red and white printed scarf (which reminds this reporter of a picnic tablecloth) that frames his wildly spiked blonde hair. I wonder what kind of product he uses to get it to stand up so straight?

Then there is Alfonso Amendola, who is decked out in full cowboy regalia, complete with a Stetson and an unlit cigar hanging out of his mouth.

On the other end of the spectrum, the always impeccable Katja Thater is playing today, donning a crisp white button down shirt. I'm also consumed with purse-envy over her caramel-colored soft leather bag.