2008 World Series of Poker
39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Day: 2a
Flop Sends Walter Down the Hall
Hall had pocket kings, while Smith had 7-5 for the flopped straight. The turn was the and the river the , and Hall is out.
"Flop it like it's hot!" said Smith as he gathered the chips. He's up to 400,000 now.
Crusher Crain
"You made the right call, man," said Crain, as he called the extra chips. Crain turned over for a flush draw. His opponent had .
Fortunately for Crain, the popped out on the turn, giving him his flush and making the river inconsequential. Crain is down way up to 355,000.
Break Time
Pechie's Courageous Call
The river was the to give Pechie the pot to leap to 96,000 chips.
Ka-Powell
Unfortunately for him, his opponent had and, when the turn came and river , Powell's exit was confirmed.
Jeff Williams Claims Another
Williams:
Moussa:
The flop of gave Moussa a set, but the turn and river came to give Williams a flush and the pot. Moussa is eliminated, while Williams, who earlier today was down to his last 6,000 chips, is now up to 185,000.
John Hennigan Eliminated
A few minutes later, Hennigan found his last chips in the middle with pocket sixes but ran into an opponent holding pocket tens. The board bricked out and Hennigan hits the rail
Dario Doubles, Then Done
"Ha, you were crushed I knew it!" exclaimed Alioto as he moved to 26,000 chips.
However, a few minutes later he was all in again with in a classic race with an opponent's . This time the board wasn't as obliging as it landed to give his opponent a pair of aces and send Alioto to the exit.
Paparazzi Alert
As the crowd applauded, Romano shook his fellow players' hands.
"Cheetah's! Let's go!" he cried to the crowd, referring to the gentleman's club.