Event 48 - $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo 8-or-better Day 1 | 2009 World Series of Poker

06-25-2009 10:36 UTC-12

Where Is All The Poker?

The poker action has slowed down as we approach the end of the level.

However the talk has sped up.

The topic of the day is currently the health condition of Michael Jackson as he was recently reported as having been taken to hospital and passed away.

"Did you hear about Michael Jackson?" pipes a player from one table.

"Michael Jackson is in hospital" arks up another from three tables down.

"Michael Jackson is dead" states one from the other end of the tournament floor.

Even though we are the number one poker news providers in the world, it seems as though we are now provided news on other issues around the world!

06-25-2009 10:35 UTC-12

Hellmuth Dented

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Phil Hellmuth limped in only to hear an opponent say, "you're my favorite player, but I have to raise you.

Hellmuth called an additional 600 and then check-raised all in on the {10-Clubs}

flop with his opponent making the call for his tournament life.

Hellmuth: {K-Clubs}

Opponent:

The turn and river landed the {7-Clubs}

and

to see his opponent double as Hellmuth slipped to 3,200 in chips.

06-25-2009 10:22 UTC-12

God And Jesus Spotted

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Self-proclaimed greatest holdem player of all time, Phil Hellmuth has just entered the building and taken his seat.

Chris 'Jesus' Ferguson has also taken up a seat in the tournament.

06-25-2009 10:14 UTC-12

Recent Eliminations

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Recent players to hit the rail include Marcel Luske, James 'mig.com' Mackey, Toto Leonidas, Victor Ramdin and Michael 'The Grinder' Mizrachi.

06-25-2009 10:06 UTC-12

Ramdin Takes Half as Lisandro Misses

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We caught the action with the board reading {3-Spades}

with Victor Ramdin all in against Jeff Lisandro and a second player.

The river fell the {4-Spades}

and Lisandro got his remaining chips into the middle and was also called.

Ramdin: {A-Hearts}

Lisandro:

Opponent:

Ramdin saw his near nut-nut taken away on the river to see him only take half, while Lisandro would double his opponent up with a weaker flush.

06-25-2009 09:58 UTC-12

Sexton Out

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After calling a raise of 150, Mike Sexton then faced another reraise to 900. With a lot of money in the pot and just heads up, Sexton chose to go ahead and commit his last 650 to the pot with his opponent making the call.

Sexton: {A-Clubs}