2008 World Series of Poker

Event 49 - $1,500 No Limit Hold'em
Day: 1
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Event Info
2008 World Series of Poker
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$3,710,070
Total Entries
2,718
Players Left
2,718
Level Info
Level
26
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
10,000

Murphy Likes the River

John Murphy made it 1,000 to go preflop and his opponent in the small blind moved all in for 1,700 total. Murphy called and showed {6-Hearts} {4-Hearts} while his opponent held {A-Hearts} {K-Clubs}. The board ran {5-Diamonds} {7-Hearts} {Q-Diamonds} {5-Hearts} {8-Clubs} and John Murphy eliminated a player after making a straight on the river.