Event 55 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Holdem Day 1a | 2007 World Series of Poker

07-06-2007 16:48 UTC-8

PokerNews Video: Liz Lieu

PokerNews grabbed Liz Lieu on second break of her Day 1 of the Main Event. Liz talks about how her day is going so far, the added pressure of playing an event with big media attention, and playing at a table with Marcel Luske.

Click here to check out the interview with Liz, along with all the other videos from this event.

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07-06-2007 16:47 UTC-8

Bobby Baldwin: Expert Negotiator

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There was a dispute at Bobby Baldwin's table between two players. Player A thought he was shorted 12K in a pot. Player B felt that he owed too much. Three different tournament directors were called over and they could not make a decision. That's when Bobby Baldwin stood up and helped recreate the hand. Even though he wasn't there from the beginning of the hand, he was able to figure out the hand to the proper satisfaction of all parties involved.

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07-06-2007 16:45 UTC-8

Dewey Tomko Eliminated

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Dewey Tomko was all-in preflop with {A-Clubs}

versus an opponent's pocket kings. Tomko failed to improve and has been eliminated.

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07-06-2007 16:24 UTC-8

Max Talbot Flushes Up to 36,000

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A player raised from early position, Max Talbot called from late position, the small blind called, and the big blind called. The flop came {J-Clubs}

, 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 {J-Diamonds}

. The big blind moved all in for 10,000, and Talbot called with {Q-Diamonds}

for the queen-high flush. His opponent showed {J-Hearts}

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 {3-Diamonds}

, 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.

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07-06-2007 16:23 UTC-8

Would Lodden Ly?

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In a matchup that is sure to prove interesting, Johnny Lodden and Minh Ly are seated next to each other.

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07-06-2007 16:21 UTC-8

Dinner Break at 7:20 pm

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The players will take their dinner break at the end of this level. So if you're making reservations, you'll be out of here around 7:20 pm PDT.

07-06-2007 16:18 UTC-8

Players Return from Break

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Level: 3

Blinds: 200/400

Ante: 0

07-06-2007 16:11 UTC-8

Acevedo Down But Not Out

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Kirk Acevedo, co-star of television shows such as The Black Donnellys, Oz, and Band of Brothers has had a challenging first day. His table was the first table to be broken, and since then he's been moved two additional times. Kirk was down to just 5,000 in chips before the break.

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07-06-2007 16:10 UTC-8

The Waiting Game

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Spectators are asked to leave the tournament area just prior to players going on a break to clear way for the players to get out. The next level will soon start, and a new bunch of spectators will be let into the Amazon Room. Outside, there is a long line of eager fans waiting patiently for their turn to rail their favorite players.