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

06-01-2007 23:50 UTC-7

Johnny Chan Put to a Decision

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Johnny Chan raised preflop to 1,600, the big blind reraised to 6,600, and Chan called. The flop came {J-Spades}

, the big blind bet 6,000, and Chan went into the tank for a while before folding his hand and forfeiting the pot.

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06-01-2007 23:45 UTC-7

Dominating Chip Lead For Sabyl Cohen

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Sabyl Cohen is the first player to cross the 100,000 mark, and she now has 106,000 in chips -- giving her clear possession of the chip lead.

For those who don't remember, Cohen was the longest-lasting female in last year's main event, finishing in 56th place.

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Level: 8

Blinds: 500/1,000

Ante: 0

06-01-2007 23:38 UTC-7

Gavin Smith Puts His Money Where Young Phan's Mouth Is

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Gavin Smith was all in with pocket queens against Young Phan's pocket fours, and a queen on the board sealed the deal with a set for Smith as he doubled up in chips. Phan sarcastically praised the dealer, and Gavin said, "I think he's better than that!"

And then Gavin gave the dealer a $20 tip.

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06-01-2007 23:34 UTC-7

Phil Ivey Staying Alive

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Johnny Chan raised to 1,600 from late position, and Phil Ivey moved all in from the small blind for about 5,600. Chan folded, and Ivey continues to survive.

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06-01-2007 23:32 UTC-7

180 Players Remaining

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06-01-2007 23:26 UTC-7

Dutch Boyd Eliminated

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Dutch Boyd was just eliminated by Freddy Deeb. Boyd had A-10 on a double-paired board with tens and eights, giving him top full house with tens full of eights. Unfortunately, Deeb had pocket eights, giving him quads to win the pot, and send Boyd home.

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06-01-2007 23:24 UTC-7

Layne Flack Doubles Up

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Layne Flack was severely shortstacked, and he was all in with {A-Hearts}

against the {2-Clubs}

of Humberto Brenes. The board came {K-Spades}

, and Flack rivered a pair of fives to stay alive, doubling to about 5,000 in chips.

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06-01-2007 23:23 UTC-7

Matusow Cracks Devilfish's Pocket Aces

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Mike Matusow moved all in with 8-8 and Dave "Devilfish" Ulliot called with A-A. Matusow flopped a set of 8s and doubled up. The two had been jawing back and forth over the last hour and Matusow used the word "donkey" more than once to describe the skill level of the Devilfish.

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