2008 World Series of Poker
39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Day: 1c
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.It was checked to Moneymaker who fired 2,300 into the pot. The button folded before the small blind moved all in for 8,700. "This is a bad call, but let's try," said Moneymaker as he called with
.He was indeed behind to the all-in player's
until the turn came 
and river 
to snatch the lead back for Moneymaker. The player is eliminated while Moneymaker goes up to 74,000.
Bjorn held
, Gregorich held 
, and the other player held 
.Board:
Kings up were good enough for Bjorn to eliminate two players.
After the hand, Bjorn is up to 36,000 chips
, Amit Makhija got the last of his chips in the middle and had a caller. Makhija had 
for top two, but his opponent had 
for the straight.The river was the
, and Makhija was out.
In brightest day, in blackest night, no aces shall escape his sight.
They took a flop of
and Morrison checked to McManus who fired a continuation bet of 1,100. Morrison made the call.The turn was the
and Morrison checked again to McManus who fired a second barrel worth 2,500. Morrison then announced he was all in and McManus snap-called."Noooo, are you sure you don't want to fold?!?" cried Morrison knowing that he was in trouble with his
. Trouble indeed, as McManus showed 
for a set of jacks. A meaningless 
on the river, and Morrison stood and shook all of his opponents' hands before heading to the rail.Before he exited, he spoke to our desk and wanted us to convey his thanks to all of the folks back at "The Gables" for their support as they followed our coverage. He also mentioned to us about an upcoming event he is involved with in the Cook Islands, so we look forward to hearing more from Kirk in the future.
flop.The bet was called before the turn came
and Townsend check-called his opponent's all-in bet of 20,000. Townsend turned over for flopped trips and his opponent showed 
for, errr, air.The all-in player rivered a
but it was no good and he heads out the door. Townsend nearing 70,000 again.
, Bryan Devonshire bet out, Arnaud Mattern raised, Devonshire three-bet, Mattern four-bet all in and Devonshire called. Devonshire:
Mattern:
Both players flopped the nut straight, but Mattern had a re-draw to a straight flush. The turn was the
, but the 
fell on the river and Mattern dragged the monster pot and eliminated Devonshire. Mattern is up to 155,000 and is the current chip leader.
. Chouity held for two pair but his opponent had flopped a set with 
.The turn and river landed
, and Chouity is left heading to the exit.
