As Beth Shak departed she was continually repeating to husband Dan, "I did the right thing, I made the right call."
When she actually made the call, I recall Beth saying, "I might be crazy, but I'm going with my gut," and although her gut was spot on, was it still the right call?
At one point, Beth turned to Dan Shak and said something along the lines of, "The way she's (Annette) playing it was only a matter of time before she was caught," which would make me think that even if you do have your opponent pipped, you can perhaps find a better spot rather than run the risk of being outdrawn by the flush, not to mention any other live cards your opponent has.
Not a criticism, but just food for thought. It seems to be an area in poker that causes a divide, some players being in favour of getting the chips in when you are ahead, whatever the circumstances, whilst others might consider folding a leading hand and wait for another, and ultimately better, opportunity.
The later is gets, the rowdier the rail gets upstairs at the Empire. This reporter can't wait for the dinner break, when the rail disperses. The players are not affected, as the rail is well back from the table, but the lack of room behind the rail makes navigation on the premises somewhat difficult.
...Bringing his total over 15k. Paul Jackson has been a short stack all day, but is not disheartened. "That's what I like about playing a short stack," he joked, "Not so many things to think about." Just now he raised to 3,000 preflop, called by big blind Jeffrey Lisandro. Then when it was checked to him on a flop the rest went in -- all 9,400. No further interest from Lisandro, and Jackson may be on life support but it's humming away nicely.
Paul Wasicka has just been eliminated from the tournament after entering a preflop raising war with Annette Obrestad. Annette had which triumphed over Paul's on the turn of a board.
On break from her Day Two and her tough table draw (featuring Brian Townsend, Erick Lindgren, Annette Obrestad, and Greg Raymer) we stepped outside to chat with EPT title-holder Vicky Coren. We talked to Vicky about the WSOP coming to London, her table draw, and one young player who is particularly impressing her.
Players are taking their seats. There will be one more level of play tonight before action is suspended. Blind levels have increased to 600/1,200 with a 200 ante.