Event 3 - $1,500 Omaha Hi/Lo 8-or-better | 2009 World Series of Poker

05-31-2009 10:31 UTC-12

Pascal Leyo Doubles through Freddy Deeb

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After calling his raise from the big blind, Freddy Deeb and Pascal Leyo saw a flop of {5-Diamonds}

. After a bet and call, Deeb bet the {K-Clubs}

on the turn, and Leyo raised all in. Deeb called and turned over a flush draw.

Leyo showed {5-?}

and rivered his straight to scoop the pot.

05-31-2009 10:26 UTC-12

Schedule Update

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Instead of taking a break after the last level, the players will be taking a break after this current level. They'll be given a quick 15-minute break, return to play another level, then take another short break to color up some chips.

05-31-2009 10:22 UTC-12

Ace High Scoops

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After the final board read {10-Clubs}

, Robert Price checked to Jordan Rich. Price had been betting the entire way and Rich calling up until the river. Price revealed just {A-?}

for ace-eight high. Rich saw this and tabled {A-Diamonds}

for ace-jack high and the winning hand.

Tags: Ed Smith Jordan Rich

05-31-2009 10:22 UTC-12

Smith is Right

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Thang Luu raised from under-the-gun and got called by Ed Smith in the big blind. Smith check-called a flop of {3-Diamonds}

and check-called the {3-Hearts}

on the turn.

He took the lead by betting the {10-Clubs}

on the river and a disgusted Luu tossed his hand into the muck.

05-31-2009 10:20 UTC-12

Rich Gets Richer

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On a flop of {Q-Clubs}

, Richard Toth checked to Jordan Rich. Rich laid out a bet and Toth called. The turn brought the {10-Spades}

and Toth checked again. Rich bet and then Toth check-raised. Rich quickly made the call.

The river was the {J-Clubs}

and Toth fired a bet. Rich stood from his chair and ran his hands through his hair. "What did you check-raise me with on the turn?" he questioned.

After another minute or so and Rich said, "I think I have to call." Toth shook his head and showed Rich his cards. Seeing Toth's hand, Rich tabled {A-Diamonds}

and scooped the pot. Toth didn't show the rest of the table and mucked his hand.

Rich is up to 465,000 chips.

Tags: Jordan Rich Richard Toth

05-31-2009 10:05 UTC-12

Dan Spear Eliminated 14th ($12,669)

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Dan Spear raised preflop and and was re-raised by Thang Luu. Sanovio Ramirez called from the big blind, and Spear called all in.

Ramirez and Luu checked down the board, which came {J-Diamonds}

and Ramirez turned over {A-Clubs}

for two pair, which was good enough to scoop the pot.

Spear earned $12,669 for his tournament play.

05-31-2009 09:53 UTC-12

Adam Quiggle Eliminated 15th ($12,669)

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05-31-2009 09:50 UTC-12

Lee Mougous Wins a Sizable Pot

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Micah Brooks raised under-the-gun and got called by Lee Mougous and Ming Reslock.

Reslock bet a flop of {5-Diamonds}

and got two calls. She bet the {K-Clubs}

on the turn and got called again. Mougous took the lead when the {4-Diamonds}

hit the river.

Brooks folded and Reslock called. She mucked when Mougous turned over {3-Hearts}

for a wheel.

05-31-2009 09:46 UTC-12

Edgar Cheng Eliminated in 16th Place ($9,899); William Seale Eliminated in 17th Place ($9,899)

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William Seale - 15th Place, Edgar Cheng - 16th Place

The flop came down {10-Diamonds}

between five players. First, Ming "Joy" Reslock bet out. Then, Edgar Cheng raised all in for 7,000 more. William Seale then tanked and made the call all in. The other two players folded before Reslock called the the extra amount.

Showdown
Reslock: {Q-Spades}

Cheng:

Seale:

The turn brought the {J-Spades}

and gave Reslock a full house. The river was the {6-Clubs}

. Reslock's full house netted her the pot and the elimination of both players. Seale had fewer chips so he received 17th place. Cheng finished in 16th place.

Tags: Edgar Cheng Ming "Joy" Reslock William Seale

05-31-2009 09:34 UTC-12

Henry Hull Eliminated in 18th place ($9,899)

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Tags: Henry Hull