Event 41 - $1,000 Seniors No Limit Holdem Day 1 | 2007 World Series of Poker

06-25-2007 11:50 UTC-7

World Championship Seniors Texas Hold'em Big Field

[user38420]

There were over 2,000 Seniors entered in the event an hour ago and still counting. This should be a great time for the "Big Kids" of the field. The Seniors age limit is 50! That's still very young to everyone here today. I'm sure we will have some that "qualify" as seniors in the event. We will keep you posted on the progress.

06-25-2007 11:55 UTC-7

Players Are Taking Their Seats

[user38420]

Looks like an energetic group to me. Once the players were allowed to head for their seats, there was a sprint across the room. I think they have been working out and preparing. Their card hands look very strong. I'm sure the stories will be great for the new players and the ones that have been here before will be happy to share their stories from previous years. All in all, it should be a fun field.

06-25-2007 12:10 UTC-7

Shuffle Up and Deal

[user38420]

Nolan Dalla has made some announcements and welcomed all the seniors. "Oklahoma Johnny" Bill has lead everyone in saying the Pledge of Allegiance with him, honored all the members of the Hall of Fame who have passed on and said a word of support to our men and women defending our country. And now, cards are in the air.

Level: 1

Blinds: 25/50

Ante: 0

06-25-2007 12:27 UTC-7

Notables In the Field

[user37786]

Some of the well-known players in today's event include Linda Johnson, Tom McEvoy, John Gale, Padraig Parkinson, and Men "The Master" Nguyen.

Tags: John Gale Linda Johnson Men "The Master" Nguyen Padraig Parkinson Tom McEvoy

06-25-2007 12:45 UTC-7

Stupak Takes a Big Hit and is then Eliminated

[user14554]

Bob Stupak got it all-in on a flop of {4-Clubs}

and was called by an opponent, Stupak showed {A-Clubs}

to his opponent's {K-Hearts}

. The turn brought a {10-Diamonds}

, giving Stupak's opponent two pair. The river was a {9-Spades}

. Stupak was reduced to a very short stack and was, soon after, eliminated.

06-25-2007 13:01 UTC-7

Other Notables

[user14554]

Paul McKinney was the oldest person to win this event in 2005 and he's in the field today, trying to break his own record. Susie Isaacs, Barbara Enright, Paul Magriel, Dan Alspach, Shirley Williams, Miami John Cernuto, Chau Giang, Frank Brabek and Kathleen Gliva are also in the field.

Level: 2

Blinds: 50/100

Ante: 0

06-25-2007 13:12 UTC-7

Another Elimination

[user37786]

"Gentleman" John Gale has already seen his tournament come to an end.

Tags: John Gale

06-25-2007 13:14 UTC-7

Miami John Building an Early Stack

[user14554]

A player raised it to 200 from middle position and Miami John Cernuto re-raised it to 600 and was called. On a A-J-9 flop, Cernuto bet 600 and the other player re-raised all-in for 1200 total. Cernuto showed A-K to his opponent's A-Q. The turn and river were 10-7 and Cernuto is up to 5,000 chips.