2007 World Series of Poker
Event 38 - $1,500 No Limit Holdem
Day: 2
Level: 13
Blinds: 2,000/4,000
Ante: 500
Blinds Increase to 2,000-4,000 (500 ante)
There are 110 players remaining, guaranteed at least $4,740. The next prize jump is for 99th place, which is worth $5,309. The prize money continues to increase every nine places after that (every time a table breaks).
If You're Keeping Score ...
Men Nguyen Takes a Hit
The board comes , and the pocket fives hold up to win the pot. Men Nguyen drops down to about 105,000 in chips.
Philip Sykes Eliminated in 105th Place ($4,740) by Julian Lefevre
Philip Sykes is eliminated in 105th place, earning $4,740.
Tom Ross Eliminated in 103rd Place ($4,740) by Julian Lefevre
Julian 'The Daddy' Lefevre has increased his stack to about 224,000, and he looks like the chipleader at this point.
99 Players Remaining
109. Michael Pietrzak - $4,740
108. Daniel Rumph - $4,740
107. Matthew Murphy - $4,740
106. Betty Siegelin - $4,740
105. Philip Sykes - $4,740
104. John Hom - $4,740
103. Thomas Ross - $4,740
102. Edward Holyoke - $4,740
101. Norman Gautron - $4,740
100. David Zeitlin - $4,740
The remaining 99 players are guaranteed at least $5,309. The next jump in prize money is $6,067 for 90th place.
Anna Wroblewski Bounces Back
A few minutes later, Wroblewski is in a pot against Eric Hershler.
After a flop of , Hershler checks from the small blind, the big blind checks, Wroblewski bets 6,000 from middle position, Hershler calls, and the big blind folds. The turn card is the , Hershler checks, Wroblewski bets 15,000, and Hershler folds. Wroblewski shows for a gutshot straight draw as she collects the pot.
Anna Wroblewski is back up to about 89,500 in chips.
Kathy Liebert Busts Someone
Kathy Liebert now has about 113,000 in chips.