2007 World Series of Poker
Event 55 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Holdem
Day: 2b
Chad Brown Straightens Out to Bust a Player
Chad Brown ended the preliminary events on a high note, finishing second in Event #54 ($5,000 NL 2-to-7 Draw). He was denied his first WSOP bracelet by 8-time bracelet winner Erik Seidel.
Negreanu Doubles Up
The dealer obligied, peeling off the on the river. Negreanu doubled up, his tournament life safe, for now.
Shuffle Up and Deal
Bad Start/Good Start for Bill Gazes
Gazes got his wires crossed a bit, and he's actually sitting at Table *16*, seat 7.
Shortly after play began, the button raises to 3,000, and Gazes moves his short stack all in from the small blind for 14,300. The button folds, and Gazes increases his stack to about 19,000 in chips.
Daniel Negreanu, Off and Running
Vinnie Vinh Eliminated
After wishing his opponents luck, Vinh made a hasty exit from the Amazon Room.
First Elimination of the Day
Flop:
The turn was the , giving Daly a straight draw, but the on the river sealed his fate.
What Are the Odds?
As you'll recall, Allen Cunningham reached the final table last year, and he is ready to make another run this year. This is the third straight year that Cunningham has had a fantastic Series, with a bracelet each year and WSOP Player of the Year honors back in 2005.
Level: 7
Blinds: 500/1,000
Ante: 100