Event 24 - $3,000 Seven Card Stud Hi Lo Day 1 | 2007 World Series of Poker

06-14-2007 21:03 UTC-7

Chris Ferguson Switch-Hitting

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Alternating between two events currently being played at the same time, Chris Ferguson just rejoined his table in the $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha tournament.

He left his 7 Stud table with about 6,150 chips.

Tags: Chris "Jesus" Ferguson

06-14-2007 20:51 UTC-7

Only in Vegas

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In the final seconds of the Cavs-Spurs game, all eyes were fixed on the TV. The scoreboard read 83-79 with 1.9 seconds left on the clock, and the Cavs were about to inbound the ball from the opposite end of the court.

With virtually no shot at winning the game, they heaved a longball the length of the court to an unguarded Damon Jones, who drilled a 25-foot 3-pointer, bringing the Cavs to within 1 with no time left on the clock.

The second the ball swished through the hoop, a collective roar let loose throughout the Amazon Room, as players realized the meaningless three just beat the spread (according to Mickey Appleman, it was 3).

Ah . . . Vegas.

06-14-2007 20:49 UTC-7

Mr. Cutter Living Up to His Name

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John Cutter just eliminated poker author Mark Tenner from play, showing an ace-high club flush for the high and a wheel for the low; not bad.

Tenner is one of just a handful of players who has been eliminated thus far on Day 1.

Tags: John Cutter Mark Tenner

06-14-2007 20:42 UTC-7

Monster Hand

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Scotty Nguyen just took down a big pot with Q's and 5's. Here were the players involved, along with their upcards:

Scotty Nguyen: {K-Spades}

Cindy Violette: {Q-Clubs}

Barney Boatman: {6-Spades}

Greg Raymer: {9-Diamonds}

Raymer bet the river and was called by both Nguyen and Violette; Boatman folded. Scotty turned over his hole cards, revealing two pair (Q's and 5's). Violette and Raymer both mucked. Raymer shared some interesting information after the hand: "I misread my hand . . . I thought I had a low made with a flush draw."

The pot brought Scotty back into the green and he's currently sitting on 6,400 chips.

Tags: Barney Boatman Cindy Violette Greg Raymer Scotty Nguyen

06-14-2007 20:34 UTC-7

NBA Finals

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There is a large flatscreen television sitting right next to the tournament area, tuned to Game 4 of the NBA Finals. More eyes are peeled to the TV than they are to the poker tables.

Erick Lindgren and Phil Ivey are currently out of their seats watching the game. Someone made a comment to Erick, noticing his attention to the game, and his response was, "I'm bored. You know I don't bet on sports. Why, is there something you want to bet?"

If any of you are wondering, the score is San Antonio 72, Cleveland 66, with 2:18 left in the 4th quarter.

Tags: Erick Lindgren Phil Ivey

06-14-2007 20:18 UTC-7

Level 4

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Ante: 25
Low Card: 25
Completion: 100
Limits: 100-200

06-14-2007 20:17 UTC-7

Another One-Liner from Matusow

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To an opponent: "I think Layne plays better than you and he hasn't cashed in 3 years!"

Tags: Mike Matusow

06-14-2007 20:17 UTC-7

PokerNews Video: Kenna James -- "Inside the Poker Room"

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PokerNews grabbed Kenna James on break from the $3,000 Seven Card Stud Hi Lo Event to ask him the famous questionnaire from ''Inside the Actors' Studio.'' What sound does Kenna hate?

Click here to find out, and to watch all the other videos from this event.

Tags: Inside the Poker Room Kenna James

06-14-2007 20:09 UTC-7

Math Minds Collaborate

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Some heavy duty math minds are gathered at table 31.

Chris Ferguson spent 13 years as a doctorate student studying Computer Science and is also a formidable expert on game theory.

Mickey Appleman earned an MBA in statistics and is one of the most recognizable figures in the world of sports handicapping.

Sherkhan Farnood is an extremely successful Afghani banker.

The trio were overheard discussing the odds of various Omaha Hi-Lo starting hands.

Tags: Chris Ferguson Mickey Appleman Sherkhan Farnood