2007 World Series of Poker
Event 55 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Holdem
Day: 2a
Phillips Taking a "Road Trip" for One Round After the Break
Phillips was referring to Ray Didonato, who called the floor, saying "I may be a f***ing a**hole, but you can't call me one."
Phillips explained to the floor that he was only joking, but they dished out the penalty anyway, which will be enforced when play recommences in less than a minute.
Players Are On a Break
Maingay Doubles Up to 51K
The first three cards off the deck came , giving Maingay an open-ended straight draw, at which point the players at the table all started chanting, "Jack, Jack, Jack!" He's sitting at a particularly friendly table, where even the guy who called him with pocket Kings was reluctant to try and knock him out of the tournament. The group was preparing to share a round of drinks, just before the hand.
The turn card brought the , giving Maingay's opponent a set, and the chanting grew louder, "Jack, Jack, Jack!"
Sure enough, BAM! The fell on the river and everyone let out a sincere cheer; even the guy who lost the hand was caught smiling, as the pot was pushed to Maingay.
This Is How You Play This Game, Baby!
Can Kim Hua Eliminated
Hua didn't go out without a sweat though. The flop came . Hua still needed one of the two remaining queens to take the lead. He picked up four more outs when the turn came the . The river gave Hua a broadway straight, but with the board paired, his opponent made aces full and eliminated Hua from the tournament.
Tournament Info
Mickey Seagle Wins, Then Moves
Preflop, under the gun, a player raises to 6,000 and Mickey Seagle calls in the big blind. On the flop, Seagle checks in the dark and the UTG checks behind.
On the turn, Seagle bets 8,000 and UTG raises to 16,000. Seagle re-raises all in and UTG calls, turning over . Seagle has and is up to 185,000. Immediately after, his table breaks and he is moved to table 58, to sit among Meylan Gratien and Adam Schoenfeld.
"Medic! Medic! Man Down!"
The first three cards off the deck came . Zinna led out with a 10,000 bet and Morrison followed up with a 25,000 raise; Zinna just called.
The came on the turn, and Zinna checked to Morrison who bet 20,000. Zinna made the call.
The river brought the and Zinna passed the action to Morrison, who put Zinna all-in for his last 33,400. At this point, Zinna went into the tank for a solid minute before finally making the call. "Nothing," said Morrison at the showdown; Zinna flipped over a pocket pair of Kings.
Scotty Nguyen, who is also sitting at the table, added, "Wow, nice call."
"I could've easily had an there," said Morrison. After a long pause, Morrison then shouted, "Medic! Medic! Man down!"
Kirk may be down, but he's certainly not out with 115,000 in chips.
Deanna Dozier Eliminated
After raising preflop, Ben was reraised by Deanna Dozier and he made the call. Deanna showed while Ben only had .
The board ran out and Deanna has been eliminated.
As she left, Ben said "I'm sorry Deanna, sorry guys, sorry media guys, sorry everyone."