Event 35 - $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha Day 1 | 2009 World Series of Poker

06-17-2009 11:35 UTC-12

Bloch = Busto

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Andy Bloch was eliminated from the tournament late in level four, after his aces failed to hold against an opponent's flush draw.

Holding {A-Hearts}

, Bloch shipped his last 31,000 on the {Q-Diamonds}

flop after an opponent led out with a pot-sized bet of 14,650. His opponent made the call with {K-Spades}

and managed to spike the {7-Spades}

on the river to make a flush.

Nelson Wolff, who'd moved all in preflop for his last 1,925 before the flop, was also eliminated via the flush.

Tags: Andy Bloch

06-17-2009 11:33 UTC-12

Recent Eliminations

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Recent eliminations in this level include Brock Parker, Eli Elezra, Lee Watkinson, Josh Arieh, Vitaly Lunkin, Mike Sexton and Johnny Chan.

06-17-2009 11:31 UTC-12

Quads vs. Straight Flush - Ivey Eliminated

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Five players limp into the pot and saw a flop of {7-Diamonds}

and check action around. The turn was the {6-Spades}

and Ivey lead out for 2,000. Andrew Chen raised to 6,000 and all other opponent's got out of the way - except Ivey. Ivey reraised to 16,000 and Chen smooth called.

The river brought the {3-Diamonds}

and Ivey bet pot. Andrew Chen moved all in and Ivey called.

Ivey: {6-Hearts}

x - x for quad sixes
Chen: {10-?}

for a flopped straight flush.

Chen moves up to the top of the tournament leaderboard with 90,000 and bounces Phil Ivey out of the tournament.

Tags: Andrew Chen Phil Ivey

06-17-2009 11:26 UTC-12

Annie Duke Eliminated

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On a board of {A-Diamonds}

Annie Duke is all in against her opponent.

Duke: {K-Diamonds}

Opponent:

The board fills out {A-Diamonds}

giving Duke the flush, but her opponent a full house.

Tags: Annie Duke

06-17-2009 11:21 UTC-12

Josh Arieh Doubles Up

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On a board of {K-Spades}

Josh Arieh moved all in for his last 3,700 and his opponent made the call.

Arieh: {Q-Clubs}

Opponent:

The river brings the {7-Spades}

and Arieh doubles up to 11,000.

Tags: Josh Arieh

06-17-2009 11:09 UTC-12

Here are a few post-level-3 chip counts for your viewing pleasure:

Barry Greenstein - 25,500
Eric Froehlich - 14,500
Jamie Pickering - 12,800
Erik Seidel - 36,000
David 'Devilfish' Ulliott - 65,000 (presumed chip leader)
Jeff Williams - 47,500
Rayan Nathan - 13,300
J.C. Tran - 9,000

06-17-2009 11:07 UTC-12

John Racener Doubles Up

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John Racener raised to 1,300 from late position and the cut off and button made the call. The flop came {9-Clubs}

and Racener moved all in for 1,650. The cutoff called and the big blind let go of his hand.

Racener: {A-Clubs}

Cutoff:

The board filled out {9-Clubs}

allowing Racener to more than double up to 7,800

Tags: John Racener

06-17-2009 10:52 UTC-12

Players Return From Break

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Players have returned from their 20 minute break. Any remaining red rebuy chips have been removed from the table and have been exchanged for an additional 5,000 in chips.

Play resumes at level 4 with increased blinds of 200/400.

Level: 4

Blinds: 200/400

Ante: 0

06-17-2009 10:29 UTC-12

Break It Down

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The tournament clock has been paused while the players go on their second 20-minute break of the day. While they're away, the dealers will take back all unused add-on tokens, in exchange for 5,000 worth of tournament chips.

Back shortly!