2007 World Series of Poker

Event 49 - $1,500 No Limit Holdem
Day: 1
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Event Info
2007 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a♦7♠
Prize
$722,914
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$4,301,115
Entries
3,151
Level Info
Level
23
Blinds
60,000 / 120,000
Ante
15,000
Players Left 1 / 3151
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A Story to Take Home

Pre-flop, Gavin Smith opened for 200 and was called by a player in the cut-off. Smith bet out 250 on a flop of {A-Clubs}{9-Diamonds}{7-Hearts}. Smith checked the {2-Diamonds} turn. The other player bet 600 and Smith re-raised all-in. His opponent went into the tank and finally called. Smith showed {A-Diamonds}{J-Diamonds}. His opponent was relieved to show {A-Spades}{2-Spades} for two pair. He was relieved, that is, until the {7-Spades} came on the river, trumping his two-pair.

The player was left with only 300 chips and was obviously disappointed. "I wanted a story to take home," he said.

Gavin Smith said, "I think you got one," and shook his hand.

More "Alaskans" in the House

James "Bo" Beauman III has made the long trip down from Alaska one more time. He played in an earlier event and was out within the first hour. "Bo" said, "I'm going to last more than one hour this time, even if I have to throw pocket kings away." That's going to be pretty hard, but you never know.

Kristi Smith has also joined the ranks of players that have traveled down from Alaska to try there luck and enjoy the experience. Many poker players travel thousands of miles from all over the world to play at the W.S.O.P., but the majority are professionals. The interest in poker has grown in Alaska to such an extent that over 20 players have attended so far this year and over 60 are already making plans for next year.

Jimmy Says Play Fast and Die Young

Jimmy Sommerfeld announced that they were seating alternates as fast as possible. To hasten seating the alternates, Sommerfeld, in his Mississippi drawl, told the seated field that it would sure help if they played fast...and poorly.

Mitch Garshofsky Likes the River

Mitch Garshofsky found himself all in preflop holding {10-Diamonds}{10-Hearts} against the {A-Diamonds}{A-Spades} of his opponent. Garshofsky was in the midst of regretting the play of this hand when the dealer laid down the {10-Clubs} on the river. The table, of course, let out that trademark gasp you hear when someone hits their two-outer on the river. The player with the aces was quick to exit and Garshofsky stacked the pot.

Bracelet Winners in the Field

While the $1500 draws far more recreational players than other events, each $1500 event this year has drawn a goodly number of pros. While there are many that are hoping this will be their chance at their first bracelet. there are plenty of bracelet winners here today, looking for one more.

Men Nguyen is looking for his 7th

Hans "Tuna" Lund is looking for his 3rd. And if he cashes during this event, it will be his 23rd WSOP money finish (which would include his 2nd place finish in the 1990 Main Event)

Gary Gibbs is looking for his 2nd, while Scott Clements is hoping for WSOP bling number three. Bill Chen is likewise, looking for his third, while Kathy Liebert holds out for her second. Mark Seif and Eric Froehlich are both looking for their third.

Famous Faces

Well known pros starting today's event in the outdoor Player's Pavilion include Allen Kessler, Eric Lynch, Perry Friedman, John Gale, Theo Tran, James Van Alstyne, Jesse Jones, Eric Froehlich, Mimi Tran, Kido Pham and Mark Seif.
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