2009 World Series of Poker
Event 43 - $1,000 Seniors World Championship
Day: 1
D'Amato Triples Up
After the hand, D'Amato was back in the black with a stack worth 4,800.
Clubs for Preston
Preston and another player both called for 300 after the small blind bet on a flop of . Preston then check-called for 600 when the hit the turn, while the small blind check-folded.
Preston check-called again when the landed on the river before turning over for the second nut flush. He now has 9,800.
Not Dead Yet
Craig is sitting somewhat comfortably on 2,100 chips. Also recently moved was Al D'Amato and his 1,600 chip stack. He's now sitting across the table from Mike Sexton.
Official Numbers
With a total prize pool worth $2,463,370, 270 players will make the money, with first place taking home $437,358 and the gold bracelet.
D'Amato Down a Little
When the small blind pushed all in for 700 on a flop of , D'Amato quickly mucked. He has about 2,100 in chips.
Cards Are in the Air
Level: 3
Blinds: 50/100
Ante: 0
Chip Counts
Humberto Brenes - 8,700
Amarillo Slim Preston - 8,500
Nancy Todd Tyner - 2,525
Shirley Williams - 3,200
Tom McCormick - 1,875
Some players eliminated at the break include Dennis Phillips and T.J. Cloutier.