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

07-06-2007 15:23 UTC-7

Recent Eliminations

[user24788]

Steve "MrSmokey1" Billirakis and Doug Lee have both been eliminated.

07-06-2007 15:31 UTC-7

Imagine showing up to play on Day One of the WSOP Main Event and seeing a sign on your table that says "Report To The Final Table Area". Meaning that you're going to be sitting amidst the lights and cameras and surrounded by spectators watching your ever move.

And then, after you've dealt with THOSE jitters, the lone empty seat at your table is filled by none other than "Texas Dolly" himself. Doyle Brunson, one of the biggest names in the game, is sitting at the feature table to start off ESPN's coverage of the Main Event.

Tags: Doyle Brunson

07-06-2007 15:33 UTC-7

Sexton Calls An All-In

[user25067]

Mike Sexton decided to call his opponent's 4,500 all in on a flop of {A-Spades}

. Sexton turned up A-9 and was well ahead of his opponent's A-6. The turn was the {4-Hearts}

, the river was the {J-Diamonds}

and Sexton's kicker played to take the pot.

He was up to 32,000 after the hand.

Tags: Mike Sexton

07-06-2007 15:33 UTC-7

Will Durkee Crippled

[user38420]

After a flop of {J-Diamonds}

, Will Durkee bet 1,000 from early position, middle-position player called, a late-position player raised it up 4,000, Durkee pushed all-in for 10,000 more and the late-position player called. Durkee showed {J-Clubs}

and was out front with two pair. His opponent turned over {A-Hearts}

. The board came {J-Diamonds}

and Durkee was crippled. His opponent took the pot with a higher two pair and Durkee was down to 700.

Tags: Will Durkee

07-06-2007 15:38 UTC-7

PokerNews Video: Jeff "The Jester" Madsen

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Jeff Madsen stopped by to chat on first break of his day 1 of the Main Event to explain why he is dressed as a court jester and talk about staying focused today despite the costume shenanigans.

Click here to check out the interview with “The Jester”, along with all the other videos from this event.

Tags: Jeff Madsen Jester PokerNews Video

07-06-2007 15:44 UTC-7

Draw Champion In Attendance

[user38971]

Billy Baxter, winner of five gold bracelets in deuce-to-seven (7 total bracelets overall) and known for staking World Champion Stu Ungar in the 1980, 1981, and 1997 main events, is in attendance and doing well. Baxter is currently sitting with 29,000 in chips.

Tags: Billy Baxter

07-06-2007 15:45 UTC-7

Will Durkee Has Been Eliminated

[user38420]

Five players limped in and Will Durkee pushed all-in from the big blind for his last 550. The player under-the-gun raised to 2,000 and the other players folded. Durkee showed {A-Diamonds}

against

. The board came {5-Diamonds}

and then the river. The {4-Clubs}

gave Durkee's opponent a pair and Durkee headed for the door.

Tags: Will Durkee

07-06-2007 15:45 UTC-7

Where's Vinny Vinh?

[user24788]

Vinny Vinh was supposed to be playing on Day 1a. His real name is Quoc Vinh and he was assigned to Table 40, Seat 9. He did not show up on time and his stack started to get blinded off. His friends indicated that Vinh was in the hospital and unable to play. They tried to get him a refund. Jack Effel was called in and made the decision to remove Vinh's stack. He will be able to get a refund or play on another day if he decides to.

Tags: Vinny Vinh