Graham Getting Irritated
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We have been told that if it gets much more rowdy, then security will start removing people from the rail.
2008 World Series of Poker
Event 53 - $1,500 Limit Hold'em Shootout
Day: 2
We have been told that if it gets much more rowdy, then security will start removing people from the rail.
Players On Break
Current Chip Counts:
Matt Graham: 1,725,000
Jean-Robert Bellande: 975,000
Level: 19
Blinds: 30,000/50,000
Ante: 0
Players Have Returned
Bellande on Life Support
, Graham raised a bet from Bellande and Bellande called. Bellande check-raised the turn of the 
and Graham called. The river card of the 
was bet and called.Graham showed
to leave Bellande with 275,000.The very next hand, Bellande and Graham bet all the way to the river where Bellande folded, leaving him with only 25,000 in chips.
Jean-Robert Bellande Eliminated in 2nd Place ($173,564) - Matt Graham Wins!
Graham:
Bellande:
Board:
Jean-Robert Bellande becomes our second place finisher. He will take home $173,564.
Matt Graham Wins Event #53 ($278,180)
Event #53 is in the Books
823 players started this Limit Hold'em Shootout, taking their shot at the last open bracelet before the Main Event. In a day two that lasted over 17 hours, Matt Graham emerged as this event's champion. In addition to the championship gold bracelet, Graham will receive $278,180 in prize money. Congratulations to Matt Graham, $1,500 Limit Hold'em Shootout Champion.
Event 53 - $1,500 Limit Hold'em Shootout
Day 2 Completed