2008 World Series of Poker
Event 53 - $1,500 Limit Hold'em Shootout
Day: 1
Winston Eliminated
Seidel Back in Business
Erik Seidel was betting the entire way in a three-way pot. The board read and at the showdown, Seidel turned up for the best hand. He is now up to 4,700.
Level: 4
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 0
Time For a Strategy Change
Seidel Doubles Back
Gavin Smith on a Rush
A couple of hands later, three players, including Smith, saw a flop. Smith raised the turn with the board showing and was called by both opponents. The river fell the and again Smith bet out and was called in both spots. Smith showed for the nut straight.
Next, Smith had another player all in. Smith held and his opponent held . Smith hit a king on the flop and in the end took down the pot.
After these three pots, Smith is up to around 9,300 in chips.
Four players remain at Smith's table.
Sklanky Out
The turn and river didn't help Sklansky and he is now out.
Shorr Looking Good
The turn and river were the and the . Shorr check-called on both of those streets as well and showed down to win the hand. He's now up to 7,800.
Violette Sets Her Opponent Up
Violette showed for a set of fours and her opponent mucked.
After the hand, Violette moved up to 10,500 in chips.