Event 39 - $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Day 1 | 2007 World Series of Poker

06-24-2007 13:38 UTC-7

Just Announced: Play Per Day

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In light of the extremely long days last year, this year's event has been extended to a five-day event. After a talk with Howard Lederer, Jack Effel has just announced that the plan is to play 18 levels today (nine hours), and 15 levels every day after this (Jack also announced that is subject to change based on the amount of players remaining each day).

06-24-2007 13:28 UTC-7

Tony G Mixing It Up

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Tony G just took down a pot with a bet on 4th street after Justin "ZeeJustin" Bonomo folded. As Tony dragged the pot he quipped "I didn't have much of a hand....just thought I'd take that one down for fun." Bonomo seemed relatively uninterested.

Tags: Justin Bonomo Tony G

06-24-2007 13:21 UTC-7

"I've Got John Phan.."

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Mike Matusow is yelling across to the next table to Barry Greenstein. "I've got no one that's gonna give me chips at my table," Matusow says, looking around his table. "Oh wait. I've got John Phan."

Other members of Matusow's table: Carlos Mortensen, Darrell Dicken, Chau Giang, Matt Lefkowitz and Thor Hansen.

06-24-2007 13:19 UTC-7

Relaxation Is The Key

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Table 19 has got to be feeling pretty relaxed. "Downtown" Chad Brown, Cyndy Violette and Eli Elezra are all being massaged as they play.

Tags: Chad Brown Eli Elezra

06-24-2007 13:14 UTC-7

Level 3 - Razz is the game. Limits are 800/1600 with a 200 ante. Bring in of 200 and completion 800.

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Level: 3

Blinds: 800/1,600

Ante: 200

06-24-2007 13:13 UTC-7

Three of the World's Most Amazing Couples

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In the most prestigious and expensive event in the World of Poker, there are only three couples competing today --- Bob and Maureen Feduniak, Harry and Jerri Thomas and Jennifer Harman Traniello and Marco Traniello.

Bob and Maureen have been regulars in the world's biggest tournaments for several years. They are the most modest and gracious people on earth. Their philanthropic deeds in life are amazing, and both are well known by every great poker pro on the circuit. Maureen is one of only four recipients in the world to receive the Brian Saltus Award (the other recipients were Robert Williamson III, Barry Greenstein and Linda Johnson).

Harry and Jerri Thomas are, like the Feduniaks, at the "top of the class." They have taken their poker accomplishments into rare territory: Harry Thomas won a gold bracelet in Seven Card Stud at the World Series of Poker in 1985 and his wife, Jerri, also won the Seven Card Stud at the World Series of Poker in 2000. (The only other couple to each ever win a W.S.O.P. gold bracelet is Max and Maria Stern.)

Marco and his wife Jennifer Harman Traniello are our third and youngest couple in the competion today. Jennifer's accomplishments in poker are ledgendary. She has won two W.S.O.P. bracelets and is the only woman in the world who has consistentely beat the big cash-game players at the Bellagio. Her handsome husband Marco, is one of the most pleasant people you could ever talk to, and is fast becoming a world-class poker player himself. These three amazing couples are absolutely in a league of their own. We will all have fun watching their progress throughout this event competing against the other all-stars of poker.

Tags: Jennifer Harman Marco Traniello Maureen Feduniak Robert Feduniak

06-24-2007 13:06 UTC-7

Girl Power!

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Today's field features just seven women. Annie Duke, Isabelle Mercier, Maureen Feduniak, Jerri Thomas, Kristy Gazes, Jennifer Harman Traniello and Cyndy Violette all have their eye on this coveted title.

06-24-2007 13:05 UTC-7

Brunson Seat Change

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When Todd Brunson strolled in, he realized he was assigned to the same table as his father Doyle. To remove any concerns, the Brunsons thought it best for Todd to get reassigned. Todd doesn't exactly love his new draw, though, as he was relocated to Phil Ivey's left.

Tags: Todd Brunson

06-24-2007 12:53 UTC-7

A Fitting Nickname

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Several of the players here are showcasing their unique personalities, none moreso than Mike "The Mouth" Matusow. Perhaps marketing himself to the sea of spectators, we can't go more than a minute or two without hearing Matusow stand up and yell something that has nothing to do with poker....but I guess that's why he's "The Mouth."

Tags: Mike Matusow