2008 World Series of Poker
39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Day: 1d
Sonstegard Finds the Going Rough
Then a short time later, he got all in preflop with for about 30,000 against a different opponent who showed . Sonstegard couldn't find an ace anywhere on the board by the time the river came down. He now has just 30,000 in chips.
Weiland By the Wayside
Bernard Lee Doubles Up with Queen High
"I know I'm behind, but I have to call" said Cunix. He turned over for an open-ended straight draw.
"I can't believe I'm in the lead!" cried Lee, tabling the .
The river was the and Lee won the pot with only queen high.
"Oh my God" he said, taking a mini-bow. "I need to give that guy a hug!" Lee made good on his promise and darted around the table to embrace Cunix.
Lee doubled up to 25,000 on the hand, but Cunix isn't hurting in the least. He's still sitting on 142,000 and is the current chip leader.
I Spy the Poker Eye
Brunson Burned
The river was the , and Brunson is out. Braband is up to 110,000.
No Mercy
Mercier:
Opponent:
When the cards were turned, David Saab bet $200 with Mercier that the short stack would double up. It wouldn't be as the board ran out .
Mercier is up to 32,000.
Arrivederci Dario
When the turn came , Minieri shoved for his last 7,500. Kolstad made the call with . Minieri was ahead with and needed to dodge the river. He couldn't do it when Kolstad hit one of his "dirty" outs, the , to make trip tens.
Jason Grad Doubles Up
Terrible Turn for Vahedi
Vahedi held and Lee held .
The dealer wasted no time and slapped the on the turn, giving Lee a straight. The river was the and Vahedi got up from his chair in disgust.
"What the f*** man, Jesus Christ, how do you guys do this?" ranted Vahedi.
Vahedi dropped down to 16,000.