Musical Chairs

Eliminations galore as we've hit that special time in a limit event when people suddenly start to drop. Among the fallen in the last five minutes (literally) are Ben 'Milkybarkid' Grundy, Jesse Jones, and just now Doyle Brunson; the spectators in their little box by the doorway are parting like the Red Sea as arguably the most famous player in the venue makes his way calmly for the exit.

Players are being moved around the room as certain tables knock out their short stacks with alacrity, and the temperature slowly rises. I thought they were breaking Phil Hellmuth/Andy Bloch's table, but no -- both players are just out, too. Bloch said something about kings, with an opponent's fives and deuces (or possibly 5-5-5) housing up to take him out, while Hellmuth waxed a little more lyrical.

"It's a little frustrating," he admitted, "I've played super tight -- aces, kings, aces...and lost every pot. I mean you fly all this way...and so many people play so badly." [pause] "Do they spread Chinese here?"

Tags: Andy Bloch Doyle Brunson Phil Hellmuth

2007 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE)

2007 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE)

Musical Chairs