2007 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE)

Event 3 - £10,000 No-Limit Holdem Main Event
Day: 2a
Event Info

2007 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE)

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
77
Prize
£1,000,000
Event Info
Buy-in
£10,000
Level Info
Level
21
Blinds
15,000 / 30,000
Ante
4,000

"I Made the Right Call"

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.

Tags: Annette OstebrodBeth Shak

A Rowdy Rail

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.

Why We All Should Never Bluff Phil Hellmuth

Phil Hellmuth
Phil Hellmuth
Marco Traniello has just shown a bluff to Phil. Phil shot up from his table to do a few laps and let off a little steam.

"You know what, thats fine. This guy (pointing to the empty seat of a guy Phil busted) made a great play on me too, where is he now?"

"I won't fold again, you don't win 11 bracelets by folding."

"Let me tell you a story, (in a WSOP event) Marcel Luske and Freddy Deeb bluffed me 27 times. True story."

"It's fine, you know why? Because when you bluff me you are playing MY game."

Class dismissed.

Tags: Phil Hellmuth

ActionJack Adds 25 Percent to Stack

...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 {8-Hearts}{8-Diamonds}{7-Clubs} 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.

Tags: Jeffrey LisandroPaul Jackson

PokerNews Video: Vicky Coren

Vicky Coren
Vicky Coren
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.


Click here to check out the interview with Vicky, along with all the other videos from this event.

Tags: Vicky Coren

Level: 8

Blinds: 600/1,200

Ante: 200