Event 1 - $5,000 Mixed Holdem Day 1 | 2007 World Series of Poker

06-01-2007 14:51 UTC-7

David 'The Dragon' Pham Eliminated

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Shortly before the break, David 'The Dragon' Pham busted out of the tournament. He was up to about 15,000 early, but wasn't able to hold on to the first break.

Tags: David Pham

06-01-2007 14:51 UTC-7

"Imper1um" Wins a Big Pot

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Online superstar Sorel "Imper1um" Mizzi pushed his stack over 16,000 after this hand. Mizzi raised to 175 in middle position and was called by the player two to his right. The flop came {9-Diamonds}

and Mizzi's 325 bet was called. As was Mizzi's 925 on the turn when the {7-Spades}

hit. As was Mizzi's 2,550 bet after the {5-Spades}

on the river. Mizzi turned over the {10-Clubs}

for top pair and collected the chips.

Tags: Imper1um Sorel Mizzi

06-01-2007 14:43 UTC-7

Mike Laing's New Strategy

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At the start of the first break, Mike Laing came over to say that he was going to get a beer. "I'm gonna forget about the cards. I can't read them. I'm just gonna start reading the players."

Tags: Mike Laing

06-01-2007 14:42 UTC-7

We've moved to Limit Hold-Em and that possibly changed the way this hand went down a wee bit. In middle position Humberto Brenes raised to 100 and was called by Jean-Robert Bellande and CK Hua. After a flop of {5-Hearts}

both Brenes and Bellande check-called Hua's bet. The king on the turn put the brakes on all three players, and when the {A-Hearts}

fell on the river Brenes' bet was enough to induce Bellande and Hua to fold. Hua showed {Q-Hearts}

, and Brenes flashed just one card, the {8-Spades}

. A set, or a bluff?

Tags: CK Hua Humberto Brenes Jean-Robert Bellande

06-01-2007 14:35 UTC-7

Players Are Currently on a 15 Minute Break

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06-01-2007 14:35 UTC-7

Mimi Tran Takes One From Chris Ferguson

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Mimi Tran raised under the gun to 200, two players called from middle position, and Chris 'Jesus' Ferguson called form the big blind. The flop came {K-Diamonds}

, Ferguson checked, Tran bet 100, the other two players called, Ferguson min-raised to 200, Tran called, and the other two players folded. The turn card was the {Q-Diamonds}

, Ferguson bet 200, and Tran called. The river card was the {8-Spades}

, Ferguson checked, Tran bet 200, and Ferguson folded. Tran took the pot.

Tags: Chris 'Jesus' Ferguson Mimi Tran

06-01-2007 14:35 UTC-7

Jim Bechtel Takes A Pot

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1993 World Champion Jim Bechtel just won a pot to push his stack up to around 13K. Under the gun Bechtel raised to 500 and was called by a player in middle position. The flop of {A-Diamonds}

earned two checks, but after the {5-Spades}

fell on the turn Bechtel bet just 200 into the pot. The other player must've sensed something because he surrendered the hand.

Tags: Jim Bechtel

06-01-2007 14:34 UTC-7

Wait! What Are We Playing?

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There's plenty of confusion with what format the tournament is currently running. The staff will be handing out signs for the dealers that will read Limit or No Limit. That way, every player can visibly see the format and avoid any confusion.

06-01-2007 14:33 UTC-7

Joe Sebok Strikes Again

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Andrew Black raised to 150, and Sebok called. The flop came {3-Spades}

, Sebok checked, Black bet, and Sebok called. The turn card was the {2-Spades}

, Sebok checked, Black bet, and once again, Sebok called. The river card was the {5-Clubs}

, and this time Sebok bet out for 3,000, and Black folded. Sebok picked up the pot worth over 2,000.

Tags: Andrew Black Joe Sebok

06-01-2007 14:31 UTC-7

Misreading Cards

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There have been a lot of problems with the new cards. Michael Binger won a pot because his opponent misread his hand. The player thought he had 6-6 when in fact he had 6-9. Binger's A-Q took down the pot. Lucky for that player, the format was Limit and he only lost a small pot.

Tags: Michael Binger