2008 World Series of Poker
Event 1 - $10,000 Pot-Limit Hold'em World Championship
Day: 2
Medic Takes a Chunk From Sowers
Amit Makhija Doubles Through Patrik Antonius
His trailed Antonius' K-9, and while the that hit on the turn gave Amit a flush draw it was the on the river that gave Makhija the pot and kept him alive in the tournament.
Level: 22
Blinds: 15,000/30,000
Ante: 0
Bloch Hits Two Million
Bloch has just landed himself right at the two million chip mark and is the commanding chip leader of the tournament.
We're Going Home... NOT!
Kabbaj:
Bell:
The flop and turn didn't help Bell, as it came . It looked like we were all going to be heading home, until the snapped off on the river and Bell stayed alive.
Bell is up to 485,000 while Kabbaj has dropped to 220,000.
Nenad Medic Pushes Patrik Antonius Out of a Pot
When he pushed them forward the dealer announced, "Raise to 300,000." But before the crowd could find good vantage points, Antonius casually removed the chip atop his cards and mucked his hand. He now sits with just 260,000.
Gavin Back at It
Smith wasn't done there, as he began picking on Andy Bloch and his chip stack by throwing ice cubes at Bloch from his drink.
Mike Sexton gave Gavin a gaze, and Smith responded, "What? You wanna go?"
John Kabbaj Eliminated in 10th Place ($49,632)
The flop came K-10-2. Kabbaj would need to dodge some more outs to stay alive. The turn was another scary card for Kabbaj, as it gave Medic even more outs with another ten hitting the board. And then the river fell a nine and Medic made a king-high straight to win the hand and send us all to bed.
Kabbaj will receive $49,632 for his efforts.
Finally, Day 2 Comes to an End
The final table of the first event at the 2008 World Series of Poker is filled with big names. Patrik Antonius, Phil Laak, Mike Sexton, Kathy Liebert, Chris Bell, and Nenad Medic will all be there to battle for the first bracelet of the year.
Due to the long hours of today, play will resume tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. local time.
See everyone tomorrow!