2007 World Series of Poker
Event 55 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Holdem
Day: 1a
Event Info
2007 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$59,784,954
Entries
6,358
Level
36
Blinds
400,000 / 800,000
Ante
100,000
Players Left 1 / 6,358
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It's pretty hot in Las Vegas. When the locals are bitching, you know it's hot. Some say it's 111 degrees while others will argue it's much hotter.
The one thing main event players have in common is that they're extremely happy that they're not playing in the tent. That space is reserved for mega-satellite players. Anyone who wins their main-event entry today is going to earn it. Best of luck and think cool thoughts.
against 
and 
. The board came 
. Crosswell hits broadway, eliminates two players and is up to 75,000.
Level: 3
Blinds: 200/400
Ante: 0
, the small blind checked, the big blind bet 2,000, the original raiser folded, Talbot called, and the small blind folded. Heads-up, the turn card was the
. The big blind moved all in for 10,000, and Talbot called with 
for the queen-high flush. His opponent showed for trip jacks. As long as the board didn't bring a jack, a ten, a seven, or a four, Talbot was looking to double up. The river card was the
, and Talbot wins with his flush, increasing his chip stack to about 36,000. For those who are joining the coverage late, Talbot is a professional hockey player who plays in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
