2007 World Series of Poker
Event 45 - $5,000 No Limit Holdem 6 Handed
Day: 1
Level: 9
Blinds: 600/1,200
Ante: 100
15-Minute Break
Laak Doubles Through Corkins
The board filled out and Laak's Aces held up, bringing his chip count to approximately 38,000 after the hand.
Sorel Catches a Break; Eliminates Chau Giang
The flop came and Sorel bet 9,000 putting Chau all-in. Chau made the call and turned over and was ahead of Mizzi, who showed . Unfortunately for Chau, Sorel spiked the on the turn, which spelled the end for Giang.
After the hand, Sorel stacked up 59,000 chips.
Corkins Doubles Up
Hoyt now has over 50,000 chips and climbing.
174 Players Remaining
Cunningham Controlling the Action
After some consideration, his opponent showed and tossed them into the muck.
The hand brought Cunningham up to 45,000 chips.
Hachem Doubles with Aces
The board came , giving Hachem an Ace-high flush on the turn, but his opponent swapped his outs. Instead of the two remaining 10's in the deck, he now needed either the 6 or Jack of clubs to make a straight flush.
He would get neither, as the fell on the river giving Hachem the checkmark for the hand.
Joe now has 13,000 chips.
Hellmuth Relocated
The move forced an involuntary cease fire between Justin Bonomo and Hellmuth who, before the break, exchanged a few words while sitting at the same table.
We'll let you know how Phil reacts to his new table, which is loaded with players of Bonomo's demographic.