2008 World Series of Poker

Event 32 - $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 3
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a7
Prize
$573,734
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$3,144,960
Entries
2,304
Level Info
Level
24
Blinds
25,000 / 50,000
Ante
5,000

Hand #119 - Anthony Signore

Luis Velador has the button in Seat 3 and he limps in. Anthony Signore checks his option.

The flop comes {8-Spades} {6-Spades} {5-Diamonds}. Signore checks and Velador bets 75,000. Signore makes the call.

The {7-Spades} hits the turn and Signore double checks his hole cards. He surveys the situation and then bets 200,000. Velador passes and Signore wins the pot.

Out of Nowhere

Anthony Signore who, needless to say, has second place locked up, was slow to start. He didn't voluntarily put money into the pot until roughly the 25th hand mark. He has been playing smart, picking his spots, and is now roughly even in chips with Luis Velador.

Hand #121 - Luis Velador

Luis Velador has the button in Seat 3 and he limps in. Anthony Signore checks his option.

The flop comes {9-Hearts} {10-Diamonds} {7-Clubs}. Signore checks and Velador reaches for his chips. Signore folds before Velador could even count out a bet. Luis Velador wins the pot.

Hand #123 - Luis Velador

Luis Velador has the button in Seat 3 and he calls. Anthony Signore slowly peeks at his hole cards and then puts out a raise to 150,000. Velador quickly calls.

The flop comes {8-Spades} {6-Clubs} {2-Diamonds}. Signore checks and Velador leads out for 150,000. Signore ponders for a bit, and then announces a raise. He pushes out the call first, and then 300,000 behind it, making it 450,000 total. Velador makes a quick call.

The {7-Hearts} hits the turn and Signore checks. Velador peers over at his opponent, intently chewing his gum, and then announces a bet of 750,000. Signore taps his cards with a single orange chip, nervously twirling it in his fingers and then letting out an occasional smile. He eventually folds and Velador wins the pot.

Hand #125 - Luis Velador

Luis Velador has the button in Seat 3 and he calls. Signore checks his option and they head to the flop.

The flop comes {A-Spades} {Q-Hearts} {2-Hearts} and both players quickly check.

The {10-Clubs} hits the turn. Signore checks and Velador bets 75,000. Signore folds and Velador wins the pot.