Event 46 - $1,000 Seven Card Stud Hi Lo Day 1 | 2007 World Series of Poker

Level: 5

Blinds: 100/200

Ante: 25

06-28-2007 22:33 UTC-7

Field Update

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It has just been announced that play will continue until 3 a.m. PDT. Of the 668 who entered this event, 568 remain and the average chip stack is 2,352.

06-28-2007 22:44 UTC-7

Picking Up the Pace

[user22113]

With the recent increase in limits, more and more players are being eliminated. The echoes of "Seat Open!" are being heard a lot more frequently.

06-28-2007 22:54 UTC-7

Alexanda Vuong Chops a Pot to Stay Alive

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Alexandra Vuong was just all in on 6th street for her tournament life. Her opponent had aces up but she had an eligible low and chopped the pot to stay alive. She is sitting at 900 chips.

Tags: Alexandra Vuong

06-28-2007 22:58 UTC-7

Todd Brunson Makes Trip Kings But Loses Pot

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Todd Brunson, showing (X)(X) {6-Spades}

(X) bet 7th street, was raised, and then re-raised 7th street. His opponent re-raised and Brunson called. His opponent, who had 3 diamonds showing, turned up the ace-high flush. Todd quickly showed trip kings and mucked.

Tags: Todd Brunson

06-28-2007 23:17 UTC-7

Wahlroos Runs Into the Wheel

[user38971]

Thomas Wahlroos called down to 7th street with {J-Hearts}

on the board and mucked when his opponent turned over {A-Diamonds}

with

showing. It was unclear whether his opponent hit the wheel on 5th or on 7th.

Tags: Thomas Wahlroos

06-28-2007 23:24 UTC-7

Thomas Wahlroos: Pokernews Style

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Thomas Wahlroos had dressed warmly for the event today, expecting it to be in the Amazon room, where the temperature tends to drop to artic-like conditions after midnight. Upon arrival, he was told his seat was out in the Players Pavilion. Trying to adjust to the heat in the Players Pavilion, Wahlroos asked us if there was any way we could help. We were happy to oblige.

Tags: Thomas Wahlroos

06-28-2007 23:25 UTC-7

Gavin Smith Eliminated

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06-28-2007 23:31 UTC-7

Brian Nadell Scoops

[user22113]

Brian Nadell just made aces and eights with an 8-7-6-2-A low to scoop a sizey pot. His opponent, who was just working for a low said "Wow . . . you win" at showdown. Nadell now sits on a 2,400 chip stack.

Tags: Brian Nadell

06-28-2007 23:31 UTC-7

Matthew Starts Out Right

[user38971]

Davidson Matthew started with the {9-Diamonds}

as his door card against another player's {A-Hearts}

. The betting was capped on 3rd street, and Matthew continued to bet down to 7th while his opponent called the whole way. Matthew eagerly turned over rolled up nines and his opponent mucked.

Tags: Davidson Matthew