2007 World Series of Poker

Event 35 - $1,500 No Limit Holdem
Day: 1
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Event Info
2007 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a7
Prize
$615,955
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$3,468,465
Total Entries
2,541
Level Info
Level
22
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
10,000
Players Left 1 / 2,541
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Hand-For-Hand

We're down to 275 players and we'll now proceed hand-for-hand till we're down to the magic 270 players. Those who make it that far will cash for at least $2,948.

Tony Ma Eliminated

Tony Ma raised preflop with pocket kings and was called by J.C. Alvarado.

Flop: {K-Clubs}{J-Hearts}{3-Hearts}

Ma raised on the flop and Alvarado moved all-in. Ma called and showed the set while Alvarado showed {7-Hearts}{6-Hearts}. The {4-Spades} on the turn and the {5-Clubs} on the river gave Alvarado the straight and eliminated Ma.

Tags: J.C. AlvaradoTony Ma

Nearing The Bubble

There are just 296 players returning now from break -- and the top 270 will cash. Yes, the bubble approaches. Cards are in the air and we'll let you know when we start playing hand-for-hand.

Level: 9

Blinds: 600/1,200

Ante: 100

Gordon Dodges Bullets

Phil Gordon
Phil Gordon
Phil Gordon made it 2,000 to go preflop and was called by a middle position player as well as the big blind.

Flop: {9-Clubs}{5-Diamonds}{4-Diamonds}

Gordon bet out 2,000 on the flop and the middle position player moved all-in for 16,000 total. Gordon called and turned over {K-Diamonds}{9-Hearts} while his opponent showed A-A. Gordon caught a king on the turn for two pair, as well as a king on the river for a running full house. Gordon scooped a huge pot and eliminated a player.

Tags: Phil Gordon

Juanda Makes an Amazing Call

Flop: {10-Hearts}{9-Clubs}{3-Hearts}

On the flop, Juanda led out for 1,575 and his opponent moved all-in for another 12,000. Juanda went into the tank before ultimately deciding to call. Juanda showed {10-Diamonds}{7-Spades} and his opponent showed {10-Spades}{6-Hearts}. Even though Juanda had his opponent outkicked on the flop, the {J-Clubs} on the turn and the {K-Spades} on the river made it a chopped pot for such a tough call.

Tags: John Juanda

Tehan Takes a Hit

Joe Tehan
Joe Tehan
After betting 6,500 preflop, Joe Tehan's opponent moved all-in for 13,500. Tehan called and turned over A-K. His opponent showed pocket jacks and the race was on.

Flop: {K-Hearts}{10-Clubs}{5-Spades}

The turn brought the {9-Diamonds}, which gave Tehan's opponent the gutshot straight draw which was completed when the {Q-Diamonds} landed on the river. Tehan's opponent doubles up, leaving Tehan with 6,000 in chips.

Tags: Joe Tehan