Belande Makes A Speech
On a board of J5949 Marc bets pot on the river, 65k. Belande launches into a big speech about how Marc must be bluffing and then finally folds.
A Close Second?
We just got word that there is a player out there with 330k ... Marc's 280+ is probably good for second place right now. We're 8 minutes from break and then we'll play the last level of the day.
Tournament Chip Leader
Marc mowed them down in this last level and built his stack to 126.6K. He reraised the last 3 hands in a row preflop and was just a huge force at his table. His stack, more than likely, makes him chip leader of not only Day 1b ... But also of the entire tournament so far.
We'll be back on Monday at noon for Day 2.
Go Myst Go!
We'll be back on Monday at noon for Day 2.
Go Myst Go!
Final Break
Marc's run over his table and accumulated even more chips. With one more hour of play to go, he has 97k.
New Table... No Pros
Marc is at a new table, there doesn't seem to be anyone else of note at this new table.
With his 90k Marc is most likely in the top 10 for today.
With his 90k Marc is most likely in the top 10 for today.
Double Up Hand
Here's what happened.
There was a raise to 1400 and Marc called on the Button with 64 of clubs. The BB re-raised to 2400 and the original raiser and Marc both called. The flop came A84 with two clubs and the original raiser bet 12000, Marc shoved for around 40k and his opponent called, tablin AK. The turn brought a Kc, giving Marc the flush!
There was a raise to 1400 and Marc called on the Button with 64 of clubs. The BB re-raised to 2400 and the original raiser and Marc both called. The flop came A84 with two clubs and the original raiser bet 12000, Marc shoved for around 40k and his opponent called, tablin AK. The turn brought a Kc, giving Marc the flush!
On Break
Still at 20k. Look for a slow-paced grind in the next level when the blinds will be 150 & 300 with a 50 ante.
It Seems "What Goes Up...
... Must come down"
Marc is at 28k now. Thanks to some new rules on reporting. Details are sketchy. We'll do our best to update as we know more. Dinner is in 20 minutes ... So expect a full report at the dinner break.
Marc is at 28k now. Thanks to some new rules on reporting. Details are sketchy. We'll do our best to update as we know more. Dinner is in 20 minutes ... So expect a full report at the dinner break.
The Roller Coaster Begins
Never one to rest on his big stack, Marc continued to gamble and played a combination gutshot and flush draw very hard, taking him down to 22k. Luckily our friend from before raised it up when Marc was holding AK. Marc re-raised and our friend called leaving himself only about 4500 behind. The flop came AAx and Marc set our friend all in. Our friend called and was eliminated holding QQ v. Marc's trips.
Marc is back at 35k
Marc is back at 35k
42k and Climbing
The same player who doubled Marc up earlier managed to make a come back and get engaged in the following hand with Marc.
Marc raises to 300 from the button and our friend calls. The flop comes 885 and it's checked to Marc who bets 500 and gets called. The turn is a 3 and Marc bets another 500 and gets called. The river is a deuce and again it goes, check-500-call. Marc shows As5s and his opponent mucks.
Marc raises to 300 from the button and our friend calls. The flop comes 885 and it's checked to Marc who bets 500 and gets called. The turn is a 3 and Marc bets another 500 and gets called. The river is a deuce and again it goes, check-500-call. Marc shows As5s and his opponent mucks.
Level 1 is Done
Players are on break for 15 minutes as the first level has completed. Marc is at 37k and feeling good.
Right Decision Wrong Result ... That's Poker
We commend Bernt on his excellent play in this event. He consistently made great reads and correct decisions all the way to his very last hand, where he got his money in as a favourite despite being put to a difficult test. This is definitely not the last we'l see of the man known as "Elaineb". Good work Team ... we'll get 'em next year!
Great Call!
The cut off raised to 6000 and Bernt repopped it to 18000 which the cut off called. The flop brought a 356 with 2 clubs and the cut off check raised Bernt's 35000 bet, to put Bernt all in. Bernt thought forver and finally called, showing JJ. The cut off turned over A8 of clubs for a flush draw and one over making him a slight dog to Bernt's over pair. The turn was a Td but unfortunately the river brought a club and Bernt was eliminated.
Chip Leader Is Bleeding
The Chip Leader keeps getting caught bluffing the river. Hopefully Bernt will be able to take from him once more before the day is done (in about 3 hrs)
Grinding It Up
Bernt is grinding his way up, getting active with his chips and taking some pots with controlled aggression. Because the blinds and antes are pretty high, he suddenly has 100k.
Schooling the chip leader
Chip Leader limps for 2000 Bernt calls in the SB and McEvoy checks his option. The flop is Jh5c8c and it's checked around. The turn brings a 6c and Bernt leads for 6000, McEvoy folds and the chip leader min-raises. Bernt calls and then checks the offsuit 5 on the river. His opponent bet 20,000 and Bernt called quickly, exposing 79 for the straight. His opponent showed AxTc for a busted draw. Bernt is at 73k
Diner's Over and the Blinds do Battle
Firt hand after dinner. It folds to Bernt in the SB and he makes it 6000 to go, the generally tight Tom McEvoy almost insta-shoves and Bernt let's his hand go, showing an Ace.
Dinner Break
Bernt has 62,000
Staying Active
Despite the loss of a lot of chips, Elaineb is staying active and trying to see a lot of cheap flops in hopes of hitting a monster and doubling through!
Second Break
As we enter the second break, Elaineb has 51,000 in chips.
Easy Steal
Bernt calls an under the gun raiser from the SB and sees a flop of 833 (2 diamonds). Bernt checked and his opponent very frustratingly checked behind. The turn brought an off suit 5 and Bernt lead for 10k ... His opponent muttured "of course!" and angrily mucked his cards.
Free Money
In a 3-way limped pot the flop came AJ5 and all players checked. The turn paired the Jack and put another club on board. Bernt lead for 3200 and got one caller. They checked through the K on the river and Bernt Sheepishly exposed his pocket threes, to which his opponent exclaimed, "you're good" and showed 24 of clubs for a busted draw.
The Champ Next Door
Bernt is at a new table and sitting to the right of former Champ Tom McEvoy. Bernt has abot 50k with blinds of 600/1200/200.
Not Slick Enough
After raising preflop and getting a call on the button. Bernt saw a flop od 733. Both players checked to see a 4 on the turn where Bernt check/called a bet from the button playeer and on the river (which came an 8) Bernt checked only to have his opponent make a 15000 chip bet. After a lot of thinking Bernt decided his opponent was on a bluff and called him down woth AK. Unfortunately the button was holding A3 for flopped trips.
Indie Is Here!
Indie walked in just a few moments ago after being in line for ages to support his team-mate. Go Team Eurolinx!!!
Power Poker
Bernt raises from late position and faces a reraise from the BB. Bernt then 3-bets it making it 23,500 to go. His opponent goes into the tank and finally folds. At which point Bernt exposes a 5 of hearts.
Second in Chips
With only a few minutes to go before break. Elaineb's 100k stack puts him at 2nd in chips on his table. The table chip leader has close to 200k and so far they seem to be staying out of each other's way.
Queens Finally Hol
Bernt raises to 4500 out of his BB and his opponents all fold. He shows QQ face up.
Lots Of Heart
Elaineb raises to 3200 with AhQh and gets one caller. The flop comes T77 with two hearts and Elaineb fires 6000 after his opponent checks, only to get check/raised to 18000. Elaineb calls and both the K on the turn and the offsuit Ace illicit a check from both players. At showdown, Elaineb's pair of aces is good against his opponent's weaker, busted fkush draw. Elaineb now has over 100k!
New Table, No Names
Bernt's table broke, there doesn't seem to be any one of note at his new table. So far, Bernts has very successfully avoided the big name pros in this event.
Photo - Eyeing The Mobster
Bernt and Boatman side-by-side.
Photo - Chips and a Diet Coke
Two of Bernt's favourite things.
Good Start
Facing a raise to 3200 Elaineb makes it 10,000 to go, only to have his opponent push for 11000 more. Holding AJ of hearts and getting better than 2.5 to 1 on his money (after blinds and antes), Elaineb was forced to call. His opponent flipped up AK, but when the flop brought three hearts, Elaineb scooped the pot. Meanwhile, Hendon Mobster Barny Boatman has moved in to take the eliminted player's spot to directly to Bernt's right.
Elaineb sits with a comfortable 80,000 stack now.
Elaineb sits with a comfortable 80,000 stack now.
2007 WSOP ME - Day 2a About To Start
We're moments away from the start of Day 2 and Bernt "Elaineb" Grytdahl is here and ready for action. Despite feeling under the weather for the past few days, his attitude this morning is upbeat and confident. He is feeling better today and we believe he is ready for the long battle ahead. Stay tuned right here for all the live up-to-the-minute action of Team Eurolinx at the world's most famous poker tournament the World Series of Poker Main Event!
Day 1 Is Done
We sent four of our very best Proffesional Team Eurolinx Players into a mine field of amateurs and only one was able to dodge the donkeys and survive the day. Elaineb has made it through to Day 2. His eyes focused on the prize, he knows the hopes of Team Eurolinx now rest squarely on his shoulders. He ended the day with 55,700 in chips which is just about the average chip count but on Day 2, his performance will need to be well above average to survive. Will he make it to Day 3? We believe so and you can read all about it right here on July 10th as Bernt "Elaineb" Grytdahl continues his quest for the biggest prize poker has to offer. Until then, good luck in your own games and congratulations to today's fallen members of Team Eurolinx; Kjetil "Sparky" Flatnes, Marc "Myst" Karam, and Anders "Indie" Indrebo.
Last Minute Tension
With only two and a half minutes remaining on the clock, Elaineb raises to 2,900 from middle position. The button re-raises to 10,000 and Bernt goes into the tank for an eternity. The tournament clock ticks down to a stop and Bernt is still thinking, while the crowd applauds themselves for making it to day two. Finally, Bernt releases his hand and the day is done.
Back To 60k
A player in early position raises to 2500. Bernt calls and so does the button.
Flop: A 7 5 rainbow
EP bets 6000 and Bernt raises to 14,000, winning the pot when both his opponents fold.
Bernt is now back up to 60K
Flop: A 7 5 rainbow
EP bets 6000 and Bernt raises to 14,000, winning the pot when both his opponents fold.
Bernt is now back up to 60K
Elaineb Takes A Small One
Bernt is the second player to call a raise to 3000 and then leads at the K92 flop for 5000. Which is good for the win.
Details On Sparky's Exit
We finally learned how Sparky was eliminated.
UTG raised to 800 and Sparky re-popped it to 2600 and another player cold called. Utg folded and the flop came 5d6dJd. Sparky bet 4500 and his opponent shoved. Sparky was forced to call with his pocket aces (including the Ad) only to find his opponent holding a set of Jacks. He failed to improve and busted from the tournament.
UTG raised to 800 and Sparky re-popped it to 2600 and another player cold called. Utg folded and the flop came 5d6dJd. Sparky bet 4500 and his opponent shoved. Sparky was forced to call with his pocket aces (including the Ad) only to find his opponent holding a set of Jacks. He failed to improve and busted from the tournament.
All Quiet So Far
20 minutes into the final level of the day ... Things are slow and quiet for the last remaining member of Team Eurolinx. He still sits with about 49k ... A reasonable stack for the 400-800-100 structure.
The Gory Details
In the QQ hand ... Bernt raised and got two callers .. The flop came 998 (with two diamonds) and Bernt fired again to one caller. The turn brought an off suit 8 and Bernt fired 5000 only to have his opponent push for 7000 more. Bernt eventually called and found his opponent holding A9.
Queens Again!
Elaineb lost a big pot with QQ but rebuilt with some key bluffs to put him at 49K. Getting details on the QQ hand soon.
Frozen By "Captain All-In"
We've nicknamed the player 2 seats to Bernt's right, "Captain All-In" because he has taken to shoving all his chips in the middle at every opportunity. This type of play has kind of frozen Bernt. We've seen some pretty bad play from some of the players at Bernt's table so there may be some good opportunities for Bernt to take one more big point before the day is done in a few hours.
Chip Count
Elaineb is now at 61K!
The Elaine Train!
Elaineb raises KJ from the cut off and the button calls. The flop comes Ks6s9c. Elaineb checks and the button bets 2200. Elaineb calls. The turn is an off suit Q. Elaineb checks again and his opponent fires 5000.Elaineb calls. The river is a brick and Elaineb check calls another 5000 to show down his KJ and win ... Meanwhile 3 players have busted in quick succession at his table.
Feeling Good At The Break
Elaineb has worked his stack up to 43K now, taking small pots wherever he can. He's been at the same table since the start of the day and he feels like he has a pretty good read on several of the players and has been able to control the action in the last level. He has had no big name pros at his table at all and with his healthier stack he is becoming a force to be reckoned with.
We're on a 20 minute break now.
We're on a 20 minute break now.
The Rise of Elaineb
The button Raised to 1200 and the SB called as well as Elaineb in the BB with AcJc.
The flop came AKT with one club. All players checked.
The turn brough a 9 of clubs and Elaineb check/called a bet of 2700.
The river was a 6c, giving Elaineb the nut flush, an he bet out 7000 which his opponent called with AT.
The flop came AKT with one club. All players checked.
The turn brough a 9 of clubs and Elaineb check/called a bet of 2700.
The river was a 6c, giving Elaineb the nut flush, an he bet out 7000 which his opponent called with AT.
Last Man Standing
Indie has been eliminated in a classic cold deck situation where he ran his KK into AA.
Only Elineb remains now, but he has built his stack to 40k! Details to come...
Only Elineb remains now, but he has built his stack to 40k! Details to come...
Elaineb takes a nice one
Elaineb raises it up with AA and goes head's up to a rainbow raggy flop 853. His opponent leads for 3200 and Elaineb smooth calls. The turn brings an off suit 10 and his oponent pushes for 7000. Elaineb calls and wins the pot when his opponent shows 78.
Elaineb now has about 27k again.
Elaineb now has about 27k again.
And Then There Were Two...
After entering a few pots and missing Marc was left with about 6000 in chips and limped under the gun to see the flop in a 5 way pot. The cards came 3c5c6x. The blinds checked to Marc who promptly moved all-in. It folded to the button who called and all others folded. Marc showed Jc8c for a flush draw and the caller showed 2s4s for a flopped straight. The turn and river were both red cards and Marc "Myst" Karam is out of the main event.
This event was a real roller coaster ride for Marc and he struggled back from the brink only to get knocked down again and again. As usual, he played well and you can be sure that he'll be back here next year. There's still a bracelet out there with his name on it.
Elaineb and Indie are hanging in there and we will continue to follow their progress as the play continues...
This event was a real roller coaster ride for Marc and he struggled back from the brink only to get knocked down again and again. As usual, he played well and you can be sure that he'll be back here next year. There's still a bracelet out there with his name on it.
Elaineb and Indie are hanging in there and we will continue to follow their progress as the play continues...
Dinner's Over
We're just getting back from dinner .. here are the chip counts:
Elaineb .... 21K
Indie ......... 27K
Myst ...........10.6K
Sparky .......Out?
Elaineb .... 21K
Indie ......... 27K
Myst ...........10.6K
Sparky .......Out?
We Lost Sparky
The only big news from dinner is that Sparky seems to have dissapeared. In fact no one has seen him since his table broke and current speculation is that he busted out in some very unfortunate manner. Hopefully, he'll turn up with a whack of chips somewhere, but it's unlikely.
Dinner Break
Players on dinner break ... we'll gather up chip counts and stories and post while we eat.
Myst Survives an All-in
Myst pushed over top a raise and his opponent folded showing an Ace and Myst showed two red nines.
Myst Below 10k
Myst lost a sizable pot to Serena Williams at his new table ... He is under 10k ... Details to come during the dinner break.
Indie Down
Indie had to lay down JJ in a sizeable pot and took a few other small hits to leave him down to 23k in chips.
Elaineb Is Put To A Tough Decision
Elaineb raises with AQ and gets one caller to a rag flop with two diamonds, he and his opponent both check. The turn brings the Ad and Elaineb check/calls a bet. The river is a King and Elaineb fires 2000 at which point his opponent raises 5000 more. Elaineb tanks it for an eternity and finally makes a great call as his opponent simply mucks.
Myst Down A Bit
Myst seems to be running hot and cold in this tournament so far and is down to 17k.
Elaineb Running Cold
Elaineb is down to about 10k after missing some key draws.
Strong Resistance
After facing multiple re-raises Elaineb's stack has suffered and he now sits with about 15k... Meanwhile facing a huge 10k bet from Cardplayer Owner Barry Shullman on a board of KJ4A (two diamonds). Marc thinks for an eternity and then folds. Marc has 24k now.
Sparky Grinds His Way Back Up
After taking some small pots, Sparky is up to 22k.
Myst Wins Another One
Myst raised KQ in position and saw a flop of KKQ head's up. His opponent check/min raised him. Marc called leaving himself only a few thousand. The turn brought another king and both players checked. The river came a brick and Marc moved in went checked to. His opponent auto-mucked. Marc has 26k.
Sparky At 17k
Sparky called a big bet on the flop with second pair, convinced his opponent was bluffing, however a big bet on the turn forced him to fold .. He now has 17k.
More Lady Trouble
Elaineb picks up QQ and raises to 1200, a player pushes for about 4k and he calls to find his opponent holding AA.
Elaineb is down to about 23k.
Meanwhile... Indie has grinded his way back up to 32k.
Elaineb is down to about 23k.
Meanwhile... Indie has grinded his way back up to 32k.
Myst On The Move
Marc doubled up by getting it all in with 89c on a board of 8925 with two clubs. His opponent called with AK and was drawing dead. In the very next hand Marc moved all-in over top a raise and a re-raise to take down the pot.
Marc now sits with a little over 16k
Marc now sits with a little over 16k
More Details On Myst's Last Big Hand
The player who had doubled Myst up when Myst held sevens, raised to 700 preflop and Myst called on the button with KT.
Flop: KQT (rainbow)
Player bets 1600
Myst calls.
Turn: 5
Player pushes for 8700
Myst is sure his opponent has AK or AA and he calls only to see his opponent with QQ for a set.
Based upon their history, Myst was sure his opponent would have limped a hand like KQ and that player has shown a propensity to overvalue his big pairs and only raise premium starting hands.
Flop: KQT (rainbow)
Player bets 1600
Myst calls.
Turn: 5
Player pushes for 8700
Myst is sure his opponent has AK or AA and he calls only to see his opponent with QQ for a set.
Based upon their history, Myst was sure his opponent would have limped a hand like KQ and that player has shown a propensity to overvalue his big pairs and only raise premium starting hands.
Photo - Elaineb's Intense Stare
Second Break
Media has been cleared out of the room as we prepare for the second break.
Both Elaineb and Indie have about 27k ... Sparky hovers at about 20.5K ... and Myst is down to about 6,500.
Both Elaineb and Indie have about 27k ... Sparky hovers at about 20.5K ... and Myst is down to about 6,500.
Elaineb Grinding it Up
Elaineb now has 27k after grinding away some small pots.
Aces Anyone?
Marc raises his button and faces two re-raises. He folds and both raisers get it all in only to discover that they each have pocket aces!
Big Swings For Myst
Marc ran a flopped two pair into a flopped set for a good chunk of change leaving him down below th 10k Mark.
Not Much Happening for Indie or Elaineb
Indie has been slowly ground down to 27k ... Elaineb remains at around 24k
Myst on the Move
Marc shoved 8k into a number of limpers and took down a small pot ... Then in the next hand he limped into a 4 way pot and saw a flop of J74. He called a bet on the flop and they saw an offsuit 5 on the flop. The player bet and marc called. Finally with an off suit 9 on the turn marc got it all in and showed pocket tens to take down the pot. Marc is now at 22k.
Sparky Fears No Ace
After raising UTG with KK Sparky leads an AQ2 board and gets called. The turn brings a flush draw and Sparky check/calls feeling that his opponent does not have the Ace. Sparky then checks the offsuit deuce river and his opponent bets out... But Sparky's history with this opponent convinces him to go with his read and call. Sparky's KK is good as his opponent shows a busted flush.
Later Sparky was forced to fold TT face up when faced with very strong resistance from the tightest player at the table. In that hand his opponent actually showed a full house.
Sparky has 21k
Later Sparky was forced to fold TT face up when faced with very strong resistance from the tightest player at the table. In that hand his opponent actually showed a full house.
Sparky has 21k
indie v. Hoyt
Indie completes from the SB, Hoyt raises to 500 from the BB and Indie calls. The flop comes AQ7 with two diamonds. Both check. The turn is a 6 of diamonds and Indie check/calls 600. The river pairs the 7 and indie check/folds to Hoyt's 750 bet.
Those Troublesome Queens
Marc raises to 800 UTG with QQ and gets repopped by the player on his left to 2600 ... Marc cals and they see a JT7 flop. Marc check calls 3200 and the turn brings a 6. Marc checks and the raiser bets 6000. Marc folds face up.
He is down now to 9500.
He is down now to 9500.
Photo - Indie
Cowboy And Indie
Hoyt Corkins moved in to Indie's left as Indie was showing down a straight to win a big pot, putting him at about 32,000 in chips!
Details of Marc's First All-In
As promised here are the details on the All-in we witnessed earlier from Marc...
UTG raises to 400.
Mar calls on the button.
Flop: AK3
UTG checks.
Marc bets 600.
UTG calls.
(at this point Marc "knows" he has a monster)
Turn: 2 (all rainbow)
UTG checks
Marc bets 2000
UTG raises to 5000
Marc insta-shoves.
To Marc's dismay UTG eventually folds AK face-up.
This is one time Marc really wishes he was better known in the US because his reputation would lead most players to call him in that spot and lose a lot of money!
UTG raises to 400.
Mar calls on the button.
Flop: AK3
UTG checks.
Marc bets 600.
UTG calls.
(at this point Marc "knows" he has a monster)
Turn: 2 (all rainbow)
UTG checks
Marc bets 2000
UTG raises to 5000
Marc insta-shoves.
To Marc's dismay UTG eventually folds AK face-up.
This is one time Marc really wishes he was better known in the US because his reputation would lead most players to call him in that spot and lose a lot of money!
First Break
We found Indie and he is at 22k ... not much has changed for Elaineb or Sparky ... but Myst lost a big pot before the break, to take him down to about 18k. Here's what happened....
In a battle of the blinds, Marc completes his SB with AJ and the BB (an agrro player) raises to 400, Marc calls and they see a flop of Ax3x3s. Marc checks and the BB bets 1000, Marc calls. The turn brings a Ks and Marc checks. The BB bets 2800 and Marc calls again. The river is the 5s and Marc checks once more, only to have the BB bet 6000. Marc thinks so long that Jeff Lissandro almost called the clock on him. Finally he called and his opponent showed AsQs fora runner-runner flush in an otherwise split pot.
In a battle of the blinds, Marc completes his SB with AJ and the BB (an agrro player) raises to 400, Marc calls and they see a flop of Ax3x3s. Marc checks and the BB bets 1000, Marc calls. The turn brings a Ks and Marc checks. The BB bets 2800 and Marc calls again. The river is the 5s and Marc checks once more, only to have the BB bet 6000. Marc thinks so long that Jeff Lissandro almost called the clock on him. Finally he called and his opponent showed AsQs fora runner-runner flush in an otherwise split pot.
Photo - Myst's First All-In Moment
Sparky Still Waiting For The Big One
Things have been considerably quiet on Sparky's table and he sits with about 19,600. After starting with 20k
Elaineb Has Some Trouble With The Ladies
After flat calling a raise preflop and seeing a 10 7 5 board. The preflop raiser lead out for 700 and Elaineb raised to 2600 only to have his opponent three-bet 5000 more.At which point Elaineb folded QQ face up. Elaineb has 25,000 despite this tremendous fold.
Myst at 29k
After that last pot, Myst has about 29000 in chips.
Myst Moves All In
We caught up with myst during a big hand where it looks like he bet 2000 on the turn of an Ace high board and got re-raised to 5000 at which point myst moved in and after a very long while, his opponent folded AK face up. More details to come...
Cheap Flops
All the guys seem to be seeing a lot of cheap flops. But so far no big hands have developed.
We Missed One
There actually is 1 pro at Myst's table, Jeffery Lissandro is three seats to his right.
Also, we're still trying to track down Indie who is playing here today.
Also, we're still trying to track down Indie who is playing here today.
Photo - Myst
Photo - Sparky
Photo - Elaineb
2007 WSOP ME - Fresh Faces
We've been to Marc, Elaineb and Sparky's tables and there are no big name pros in sight, it's all fresh faces which should be good news for the team as they'll be able to school these amateurs and really collect some chips!
Team Eurolinx Takes on The Main Event!
The cards are about to get in there on this Day 1b of the World Series of Poker Main Event and Team Eurolinx is here in full force! Playing today we have Bernt "Elaineb" Grytdahl, Kjetil "Sparky" Flatnes, Anders "Indie" Indrebo, and Marc "Myst" Karam. As usual, the Eurolinx Blog is here to give you the latest up-to-the-minute action. Let's wish the boys good luck and good skill as we get underway!
WSOP Event 52 - It's All One Long Tournament
All you can do in poker is make the best decision given the information you have. You have no control over how the cards fall. Over time, the player who makes the best decisions will win despite the good or bad luck they may receive in any one given tournament. At this world series, Marc "Myst" Karam is consistently making the best decisions possible. He busts and remains upbeat, knowing that his time will come. And when it does, we'll be here. For now, good night and good luck in your own games.
WSOP Event 52 - A Familiar Refrain
Marc limps UTG.
The Chip Leader bumps it to 2400
Both the SB and Marc calls
Flop: Ts2c8s
Checked to the raiser who bets 4800
SB folds.
Marc moves in for about 10k.
Chip Leader insta-calls.
Marc shows pocket deuces for bottom set.
The chip leader reveals pocket tens for top set.
The turn and river are of no help and Marc busts.
The Chip Leader bumps it to 2400
Both the SB and Marc calls
Flop: Ts2c8s
Checked to the raiser who bets 4800
SB folds.
Marc moves in for about 10k.
Chip Leader insta-calls.
Marc shows pocket deuces for bottom set.
The chip leader reveals pocket tens for top set.
The turn and river are of no help and Marc busts.
Trying to Rebuild
Marc makes it 2300 to go from late position and the SB calls.
Flop: 7h4d9c
SB checks
Marc bet 2500
SB raises 3000 more
Marc mucks quickly.
Flop: 7h4d9c
SB checks
Marc bet 2500
SB raises 3000 more
Marc mucks quickly.
Damn Those Kings.
Marc raises in late position and is called by th chip leader out of the SB. The flop comes K5K rainbow and Marc fires. The chip leader re-raises significantly and Marc is forced to muck.
Marc is left with about 14,000
Marc is left with about 14,000
Back From Dinner
We've been back for over 20 minutes and not much is going on. A few short stacks have pushed and busted, but Marc hasn't really seen any action.
Dinner Break
Marc is still at about 20k. We'll be back in 2 hours.
New Table
With 20 minutes left before dinner Marc's table has broken and he is at a new table with no big names. But one gentleman in a red branded hoodie might be close to the chip lead, he is 2 seats to Marc's left. Marc has 20.6k in chips.
The Cursed Kings
A player in early position raised and Marc reraised from the SB the player quickly pushed all-in for 11.6k and Marc insta-called revealing KK. His opponent held AK off suit and the flop brought a ten and a J and finally the rivered Q gave AK the straight. Marc has about 19k
Tough Call
Marc raised preflop to 900 and got one caller. The flop brought Qc 7d 3c and Marc check/called 1000. The turn brought a Kh and Marc check/called 2000. The river brought a 6h and Marc checked again letting his oponent bet 6000. Marc went into the tank and finally called only to find that his opponent was holding KK. Marc mucked his hand.
Welcome Back
In an 8 way limped pot the flop came A32 (two diamonds) and Seif lead for 2000 Joe and Marc called and the turn brough the 8d. Seif and Joe checked and Marc bet 4000. Seif called and Joe folded, the river paired the 8, Marc moved in for 3600 and Seif folded giving Marc about 21k in chips.
Later ...
Marc raised his button and the BB re-raised ... Marc thought a bit and put him all in for about 10k total. He called and exposed AK suited. Marc showed JJ and the flop brought an Ace right in the door and a Jack right behind it. Marc now has over 30k!
Later ...
Marc raised his button and the BB re-raised ... Marc thought a bit and put him all in for about 10k total. He called and exposed AK suited. Marc showed JJ and the flop brought an Ace right in the door and a Jack right behind it. Marc now has over 30k!
WSOP Event 52 - Marc and Joe
Here they are chatting it up...
WSOP Event 52 - 15 Minute Break
Just before the break Mark Seif raises on the button to 800 and Myst moves in for 10k. Mark folds and Myst shows pocket sevens before leaving the table. Myst has 10,625 chips.
WSOP Event 52 - Double the Fun
Marc raises to 600 and gets reraised to 3600, Marc pushes for another 1200, his opponent calls and Marc shows AA v. his opponent's QQ. Marc holds and has about 10k now.
WSOP Event 52 - Chip Count
Myst has about 6000
WSOP Event 52 - Seif Push
Marc moved all-in on a flop of K38 rainbow and his opponent folded while Mark Seif joined the table to Joe's right.
WSOP Event 52 - Waiting Game
Marc is being blinded down ans has a little over 3k. He's just waiting now for the right time to double through.
WSOP Event 52 - Friends Shouldn't Take Your Chips
Joe raises on the button and Marc calls from the SB.
Flop: Qc6d8h
Marc check/calls 1k.
Turn: As
Marc leads for 2k
Joe calls.
River: Ad
Marc bets 4k
Joe thinks a long while and calls.
Marc Mucks and is down to 4000 chips.
Flop: Qc6d8h
Marc check/calls 1k.
Turn: As
Marc leads for 2k
Joe calls.
River: Ad
Marc bets 4k
Joe thinks a long while and calls.
Marc Mucks and is down to 4000 chips.
WSOP Event 52 - Old Friends
As soon as Joe gets comfy, he greets Marc and they start gabbing away like old friends.
WSOP Event 52 - Heeeeere's Hachem
Joe Hachem has taken the empty seat to Marc's right and he's brought abot 20,000 in chips to the table.
WSOP Event 52 - Bumpy Road
Ina 4 way limped pot the flop came 3sKh7c it checked to Marc who bet 600. One player folded, another called and the last player pushed for 1k more. Marc called and the other player re-raised 3100 more. Marc eventually mucked and the all in player showed KQ and his opponent showed KJ.
Despite that Marc has 13k and is grinding away.
Despite that Marc has 13k and is grinding away.
WSOP Event 52 - Back to the Grind
With the rebuys done Marc is back to grind mode. In a recent hand...
Marc calls a raise in position and sees a flop of 3s2dJc. The raiser leads for 1500 and Marc calls. The turn brings a 4c and both check. The river brings a 6c and it's checked to Marc who bets 5000. His opponent folds and he takes the pot.
Marc calls a raise in position and sees a flop of 3s2dJc. The raiser leads for 1500 and Marc calls. The turn brings a 4c and both check. The river brings a 6c and it's checked to Marc who bets 5000. His opponent folds and he takes the pot.
WSOP Event 52 - Break's Over
Boy, that was fun! Sadly, the break is over, the rebuy period is done and Marc is in for $7000. Expect the action to slow down from here on out.
Blinds 100/200.
Marc's stack: 11,500
Blinds 100/200.
Marc's stack: 11,500
WSOP Event 52 - The Redemption of Shannon Elizabeth
At the break, Shannon Elizabeth went out of her way to apologize to Marc for her earlier behaviour. She said she wasn't feeling well and that it was a little out of character for her to act like that. Marc told her that he did not take it personally and they're all good now. Suddenly, we like her a lot better. How could we not...
WSOP Event 52 - Whoops
Marc finaly gets a "legitimate" hand and runs his QQ into AA he rebuys and moves in right away. All fold. He shows 7T sooted. He keeps pushing every hand and eventually finds himself in a 3 way all in with K7 v. AJ and AK . He rebuys again and is at 4000. He is all in immediately all fold. The rebuy period is coming to an end and Marc is all in again and again. He gets called by KQ and Marc reveals AJ (he had peeked at the Ace, but the table probably expected that he was moving in blind like before). We are on break and Marc is buying all the chips he is legally allowed to. He has 11.5k and we are on break.
WSOP Event 52 - Shanon and Marc
WSOP Event 52 - Off To The Races
Marc gets it all in preflop with pocket sixes v. AK and makes a 4 card straight to double through.
WSOP Event 52 - Queen Elizabeth
In the very first hand Marc played, he simply pushed all in blind. Shanon Elizabeth immediately said, "I hate players like you!". Marc retorted, "well you're gonna hate me a lot more by the time the rebuy period is over." Shanon continued to give him attitude and Marc said, "well I guess now we all know how you feel, do you think anyone cares how I feel?" To which Shanon gave a loud "no" and the table just rolled their eyes and laughed at "her Majesty, 'Queen Elizabeth'".
WSOP Event 52 - Very Aggresive
In a limped pot the flop comes 8d9h5d. Myst checks from the SB next player bets and Marc pushes and takes down the pot. Later, on a flop of all diamonds, Marc finds himself all in with the 10 high flush v. a set, the board pairs and Marc rebuys.
WSOP Event 52 - Addon!
Marc raises, Shanon re-raises, Marc insta-mucks and uses his add-on to get another 2000 chips, giving him a total of 4000.
WSOP Event 52 - Crazy Action!
The all-ins are fast and furious now as the rest of the table seems to be getting into the rebuy spirit of things. Marc lost a lot of chips (more on that later) and is rebuilding by pushing almost every hand! Shanon has been quiet so far.
WSOP Event 52 - Raising Every Hand
Marc has been raising every hand blind since he sat down... Stealing all the pots until a player finally pushed back all-in and Marc insta-called with 6d9h to find his opponent with J5 off suit. Marc hit a 4 card flush to double through. Later Marc found himself in 3 way all in with pocket 6s against AA and KK ... Marc failed to improve but still has lots of chips. Oh yeah and Shanon Elizabeth at his table!
WSOP Event 52 - Late Arrival
Marc is just getting here now. On the way in he quipped, "being late probably save me five grand". expect some crazyness from him in this rebuy event.
WSOP Event 52 - 1K No Limit Hodem Rebuy
We're about thirty minutes away from the start of the $1000 No Limit Holdem rebuy event. Team Eurolinx's Marc "Myst" Karam is set to play and we expect the action to be fast and furious during the rebuy period. We'll be doing our best to bring you up-to-the-minute coverage of Marc and any other Team Eurolinx players in the field. So, stay tuned and get ready for some thrilling poker excitement, right here on the Eurolinx Blog!
A Disappointing Day At The WSOP
Brutal cards and an even more brutal structure is not the best way to spend your Canada Day. Despite that, Marc has been able to just shrug it off. Overall he played some tremendous poker in this long and disappointing day of the WSOP and he's already looking forward to tommorow's 1K NLHE rebuy event. The Eurolinx blog we'll be right here tomorrow at noon Vegas time to bring you all the action.
WSOP Event 51 - Myst Loses Some Big Ones
On a flop of 664 (two clubs) Marc calls a bet along with another player. The turn brings an offsuit 3. Marc bet 300 and was called. The river brought a 4th club and Marc check / called to take 75% of the side pot with 2345 versus the all-ins nut flush and the other player's straight.
In another hand...
Marc 3 bets preflop with
Marc raises with AT62 (two spades, ace high). 2 callers.
Flop; T62
Marc bets 200 and gets raised. Marc 3 bets. Other player calls and is all in.
Turn: 9s
Marc pushes and gets called by 3455.
River: 3 and Marc busts from the tournament to another brutal river!
In another hand...
Marc 3 bets preflop with
Marc raises with AT62 (two spades, ace high). 2 callers.
Flop; T62
Marc bets 200 and gets raised. Marc 3 bets. Other player calls and is all in.
Turn: 9s
Marc pushes and gets called by 3455.
River: 3 and Marc busts from the tournament to another brutal river!
WSOP Event 51 - Stubborn Call
Marc three-bets it preflop with AA34 and gets one caller.The flop comes KK3. Marc bets and is called. The turn is a 7 and Marc check/calls. The river brings a ten and Marc checks then makes a stubborn call to find his opponent with KJ84.
This brings him back around the 3k mark.
This brings him back around the 3k mark.
WSOP Event 51 - Rebuilding
Marc is now at 5000 with no showdowns. He's really hit his stride in the holdem portion after dinner.
WSOP Event 51 - Myst Takes A Pot
Myst calls a raise from the SB and the flop comes Q99 myst check calls and the turn brings a third nine. Myst check calls again. The river brings a brick and both players check. Marc shows A7 and is good with Ace High.
WSOP Event 51 - Marc Doubles After Dinner
Marc now has 3K... After taking some pots with no showdown stakes 150/300.
2007 WSOP Event 51 - Dinner Break
Sorry for the lack of updates, there hasn't been much to report. Marc has been very slowly bleeding chips and with this insane structure he went from 3000 to 2500 and suddenly found himself shortstacked. Eventually he got into two big hands right before dinner. In the first his opponent hit a gutshot on 7th street in a pretty big pot of Stud 8 or better. Finally, he managed to double through by scooping a pot right before dinner. Details are sketchy. More to come after dinner (in about 1.5 hours).
2007 WSOP Event 51 - Chopping Away
In usual fashion, Marc is just chopping away his opponents building his stack up to 3000 (from 2000 starting chips). These limit events tend to be slow at the beginning, but we'll keep you abreast of any action that unfolds.
2007 WSOP Event 51 - 1K SHOE Event
Never one to let a few bad beats dull his enthusiasm, Marc Karam has indeed registered for the 1K SHOE event which features Stud, Holdem, Omaha 8-or-better and Stud 8-or-better. He just started playing so he has about the starting stack and he is at a very weak table. With the very small buyin and the coincidence of this event and the Omaha championship there aren't too many pros in the field. This gives Marc a great chance to go deep. Go Myst Go!!
2007 WSOP Event 50 - Not So Happy Canada Day
So after almost six hours of play against the very best players in the world - including, Ram Vaswani, Barny Boatman, Jen Harman, Men "The Master", Mel Judah and others - Myst has shown us once again that he can hold his own. Unfortunately, the cards just did not co-operate as time after time the River came along and thwarted Marc's excellent play.
Despite a string of bad beats he consistently managed to grind his way back up. He was always in contention from the very first hand to the last and he played a fearless and technically sound game. In the end though, the bad beats took their toll and a final dirty river against Soulier saw Myst bust out on Day 1 of this event.
Today is Canada Day and being far from home and out of the tournament is the last thing Marc wanted. However, to his credit he keeps his chin up and looks to the future, commenting "I might go play the S.H.O.E event". We'll be sure to follow him in that event if he decides to play.
In the meantime, Marc would like to wish a Happy Canada Day to all his friends and family around the world. He thanks you for your enduring support throughout his exploits in the crazy world of professional poker.
Despite a string of bad beats he consistently managed to grind his way back up. He was always in contention from the very first hand to the last and he played a fearless and technically sound game. In the end though, the bad beats took their toll and a final dirty river against Soulier saw Myst bust out on Day 1 of this event.
Today is Canada Day and being far from home and out of the tournament is the last thing Marc wanted. However, to his credit he keeps his chin up and looks to the future, commenting "I might go play the S.H.O.E event". We'll be sure to follow him in that event if he decides to play.
In the meantime, Marc would like to wish a Happy Canada Day to all his friends and family around the world. He thanks you for your enduring support throughout his exploits in the crazy world of professional poker.
2007 WSOP Event 50 - All-In v. Fabrice
Fabrice raises to 1200
Player calls.
Marc calls on the button.
Flop: Ah9c2c
Checks around.
Turn: Qh
Fabrice bets 2600
Player calls.
Marc raises all in for ~12K
Fabrice shows AJ7X (two hearts)
Marc shows Qc9cTd6d and is ahead with two pair and the club flush draw.
River: 2s
...and just like that Marc is gone, as his two pair is couterfeited on the River .
Player calls.
Marc calls on the button.
Flop: Ah9c2c
Checks around.
Turn: Qh
Fabrice bets 2600
Player calls.
Marc raises all in for ~12K
Fabrice shows AJ7X (two hearts)
Marc shows Qc9cTd6d and is ahead with two pair and the club flush draw.
River: 2s
...and just like that Marc is gone, as his two pair is couterfeited on the River .
2007 WSOP Event 50 - Massive 3 Way Pot
Button Raises to 1200
Marc in SB calls.
3 Seat calls.
Flop: J T 8 (rainbow)
All check.
Turn: 7
Marc bets 3000
3 Seat Makes 13.8K
Button call and is all in for 11K
Marc calls.
River: 5
Both check
Marc shows KTT9
Seat 3 shows A964
Button shows Q976
Marc wins the small side pot of about 4K.
Button wins the main pot of about 40K
Marc in SB calls.
3 Seat calls.
Flop: J T 8 (rainbow)
All check.
Turn: 7
Marc bets 3000
3 Seat Makes 13.8K
Button call and is all in for 11K
Marc calls.
River: 5
Both check
Marc shows KTT9
Seat 3 shows A964
Button shows Q976
Marc wins the small side pot of about 4K.
Button wins the main pot of about 40K
2007 WSOP Event 50 - Third Break
As always, after a long period of grinding, there's action! These two big hands took place just before the break.
The player who rivered quad 10s on Marc earlier makes a raise to 1200.
Marc re-raises to 3800 (pot) with AA34 double suited (hearts and clubs).
Player calls.
Flop: QJ3 (two clubs)
Player bets pot (7600)
Marc pushes for ~11K
Player calls and shows TT54 (two clubs).
Player misses his two-outer and Marc doubles through!
A little later ...
Marc called a raise along with two other players to see a flop of Q84 (with one diamond)
All players checked.
Turn: 8d
Raiser bets 1600.
Marc called.
Others folded.
River K.
Raiser bets 5K.
After a long pause, Marc called and his opponent showed K8xx for a rivered boat.
Marc mucked his hand.
This leaves him with 25K. Still in very good shape.
The player who rivered quad 10s on Marc earlier makes a raise to 1200.
Marc re-raises to 3800 (pot) with AA34 double suited (hearts and clubs).
Player calls.
Flop: QJ3 (two clubs)
Player bets pot (7600)
Marc pushes for ~11K
Player calls and shows TT54 (two clubs).
Player misses his two-outer and Marc doubles through!
A little later ...
Marc called a raise along with two other players to see a flop of Q84 (with one diamond)
All players checked.
Turn: 8d
Raiser bets 1600.
Marc called.
Others folded.
River K.
Raiser bets 5K.
After a long pause, Marc called and his opponent showed K8xx for a rivered boat.
Marc mucked his hand.
This leaves him with 25K. Still in very good shape.
2007 WSOP Event 50 - Myst Pictures
Contrary to our initial information, Marc "Myst" Karam seems to be the only Team Eruolinx player in this event. Here are some pics.
2007 WSOP Event 50 - Grinding Away
Myst is keeping himself around the 15K mark. He is seeing a lot of cheap flops and picking up pots where he can.
2007 WSOP Event 50 - Details
Player raises to 900 pre-flop
Myst calls
SB calls
Flop: A K 3
SB checks
Raiser bets 2700 (pot)
Myst calls.
SB folds.
Turn: 8
Raiser checks
Myst bets 6000.
Raiser folds.
Myst at 15K!
Myst calls
SB calls
Flop: A K 3
SB checks
Raiser bets 2700 (pot)
Myst calls.
SB folds.
Turn: 8
Raiser checks
Myst bets 6000.
Raiser folds.
Myst at 15K!
2007 WSOP Event 50 - Second Break
We're on the second break and Myst is back up to 15K ... details to come...
2007 WSOP Event 50 - Myst Pops His Cherry (the 10K Addon chip)
Myst grinded his way back up to 18K (including addon chip) and then in a big hand Myst called a raise with 89KQ and saw a flop of JT3 giving him a full wrap. He bet pot (2000) and got a caller. The turn came a 9 giving him the nut straight and Marc bet pot again. The player called and the river paired the ten. Marc had only 1600 left at this point (minus his addon) and was force to call his oppoenent's final bet. The villain showed TTxx for rivered quads and Myst "added-on" 10K. He now has abou 11K with the blinds at 150/300.
2007 WSOP Event 50 - New Table Mates
Myst's new table features David Sklansky in the 1 seat, Fabrice Soulier in the 6 seat and Mel Judah in the 10 seat with Myst in the 8 seat.
2007 WSOP Event 50 -Hand Updates
The Rivered flush hand went like this:
4 limpers
Flop: A57 (one club)
Checks to Marc who bets pot (800)
SB calls.
Rest fold.
Turn: 8c
SB checks.
Marc bets pot again (2400)
SB calls.
River: Qc
SB checks. (pot ~7200)
Marc bets 3K
SB calls.
Marc shows 9846 (one club)
SB shows 2c 3c 4x 6c (giving him the sucker straight on the turn and then the flush on the river)
Given Marc's read on the player, he felt his bet would be called by even a set on the board. Marc has been at the same table with this guy for a while and he has seen some .... "interesting" plays. In fact this is the same player who knocked out Jeff Madsen with a naked flush draw on 678 (two clubs) flop vs. Madsen's T976. The players were all-in on the flop for ~10K each.
4 limpers
Flop: A57 (one club)
Checks to Marc who bets pot (800)
SB calls.
Rest fold.
Turn: 8c
SB checks.
Marc bets pot again (2400)
SB calls.
River: Qc
SB checks. (pot ~7200)
Marc bets 3K
SB calls.
Marc shows 9846 (one club)
SB shows 2c 3c 4x 6c (giving him the sucker straight on the turn and then the flush on the river)
Given Marc's read on the player, he felt his bet would be called by even a set on the board. Marc has been at the same table with this guy for a while and he has seen some .... "interesting" plays. In fact this is the same player who knocked out Jeff Madsen with a naked flush draw on 678 (two clubs) flop vs. Madsen's T976. The players were all-in on the flop for ~10K each.
2007 WSOP Event 50 - On Break
We were mistaken the break actually came at the end of the second level. So, player's are now on break. On his way out of the tournament area, Marc was stopped by Marcel Luske who broke out of his conversation with a reporter specifically to greet him.
Marc is down to 14,600 including his add-on chip. The rivered flush was a brutal beat. We'll have the exact details shortly.
Marc is down to 14,600 including his add-on chip. The rivered flush was a brutal beat. We'll have the exact details shortly.
2007 WSOP Event 50 - Two Sizeable Pots
Myst played two sizeable pots back to back. In the first he took some chips from our friend in Seat 3 after the board came J7689 rainbow and Myst showed down J745 for a flopped two pair and a rivered straight. Shortly after that, Myst turned a straight only to have his opponent river a flush ... the details on that hand are sketchy, we'll be sure to bring you more info at the break (in about an hour).
2007 WSOP Event 50 - Ram's Gone and Marc Wins A Big One
Ram Vaswani has been eliminated and Marc has taken his first big pot:
Seat 3 Raised to 500.
Myst calls on the button.
SB calls.
Flop: Qs 4d 9s
Checks to Myst who bets 2000.
SB folds.
Seat 3 calls.
Turn: Ks
Seat 3 pushes.
Marc insta-calls with the nut flush (As 4s X X)!
We missed seat 3's hand, but the pot was sizeable, we'll look for a chip count soon. Interestingly enough, because seat 3 still had his addon chip, he was able to add-on 10,000 so he was not eliminated.
Seat 3 Raised to 500.
Myst calls on the button.
SB calls.
Flop: Qs 4d 9s
Checks to Myst who bets 2000.
SB folds.
Seat 3 calls.
Turn: Ks
Seat 3 pushes.
Marc insta-calls with the nut flush (As 4s X X)!
We missed seat 3's hand, but the pot was sizeable, we'll look for a chip count soon. Interestingly enough, because seat 3 still had his addon chip, he was able to add-on 10,000 so he was not eliminated.
2007 WSOP Event 50 - New Neighbour
Marc's new table has him two seats to the right of Ram Vaswani. He's been playing quite a few small pots at both tables, raising preflop and then letting it go. The blinds are very small so I doubt it has affected his stack much. Marc seems to be just looking for a spot to accumulate chips.
2007 WSOP Event 50 - Three's Company
Play has been underway for about an hour. Marc registered late and got to his table about 15 minutes late, only to find Barny Boatman to his immediate left and Men "The Master" Nguyen to his left.
He has now moved to table 35 and we're on the way to get the scoop on what that table is like.
He has now moved to table 35 and we're on the way to get the scoop on what that table is like.
2007 WSOP Event 50 - The Strange Addon Chip
Some outlets reported that the 10K PLO event today was in fact a rebuy/addon tournament. This is incorrect, however; players receive a 10,000 add-on chip that they can use at any time. This chip is included in their regular buyin and can be used to add 10,000 in chips to their stack. The chip itself does not play. At this point we can only guess that this measure was put in place to limit the physical number of chips at the table.
2007 WSOP Event 50 - 10K Pot Limit Omaha - About To Start
In just over an hour - at noon, Vegas time - the cards will be in the air for Event 50 of the 2007 World Series Of Poker. This $10,000USD Pot Limit Omaha Championship event is sure to draw out some of poker's biggest and brightest stars. Amongst them will be members of Team Eurolinx including, Marc "Myst" Karam. Keep your browsers locked on this location and prepare your "refresh button" for some live up-to-the-minute coverage of Team Eurolinx at the 2007 World Series of Poker!
Three Tables Left
We are down to 3 tables. Kristy Gazes is also at Marc's table now.
Myst Eyes an Opponent
Myst is out
Marc limps utg with 77, calls a raise. Flop comes K76 with two spades. ends up allin ageins the guy with 52 in spades who naturally gets his flush.
Gunn Tove 7500
Adam 6400
Steve 23k
Pete 14k
Kristen 17K
405 people started today,330 are left.
Gunn Tove 7500
Adam 6400
Steve 23k
Pete 14k
Kristen 17K
405 people started today,330 are left.
First Report
We are on a break
Adam has 8700
Kristen has 9100
Pete(capt Amazing) has 15k
Steve has 20K
Marc has 5k
Marc raised the button with AT, 2 callers. Flop:AT2 with two clubs, Marc bets 800 and gets a small raise, third guy calls, Marc bets 5k. SB calls with half his stack, last guy folds. 6 of clubs on turn and the other guy goes all in with 5400. Marc calls with his AT pairs. Naturally the genious with 83 of clubs takes the pot.
Oh well is still early...
Gunn tove is struggling a little at 6k
Adam has 8700
Kristen has 9100
Pete(capt Amazing) has 15k
Steve has 20K
Marc has 5k
Marc raised the button with AT, 2 callers. Flop:AT2 with two clubs, Marc bets 800 and gets a small raise, third guy calls, Marc bets 5k. SB calls with half his stack, last guy folds. 6 of clubs on turn and the other guy goes all in with 5400. Marc calls with his AT pairs. Naturally the genious with 83 of clubs takes the pot.
Oh well is still early...
Gunn tove is struggling a little at 6k
Our lineup
Playing in Eurolinx colors in western Canada we have:
Marc Karam aka Myst
Kristen Bicknell aka Krissyb24
Adam Fyshe aka Fishbones11
Steve Mansour aka Venom (winner from Ottawa freeroll series)
And probably the only Norwegian in the tourney, our VIP Manager Gunn Tove Vist
Marc Karam aka Myst
Kristen Bicknell aka Krissyb24
Adam Fyshe aka Fishbones11
Steve Mansour aka Venom (winner from Ottawa freeroll series)
And probably the only Norwegian in the tourney, our VIP Manager Gunn Tove Vist
BC Poker
The tournament has just commenced day 1B in British Columbia. Since we figure it will be like a walk in the park we will be updating every Break, and focus coverage on day 2.
The Final Countdown
Jason Sagle $ 2,970,000
John Lam $ 2,285,000
Soren Turkewitsch $ 1,690,000
James Worth $ 1,305,000
Marc Karam $ 1,290,000
John Juanda $ 425,000
Ulle takes a nice pot
Ulle has built to 620, myst is down to 950
Chips
Ulle is building slowly, has 450k
Myst is right around 1 Mill
Myst is right around 1 Mill
Myst and Ulle at the same table again
Ulle has John Yuanda to his immediate left, and Myst directly across.
26 players remain
26 players remain
We are down to 27 players
There is a redraw of tables,
Myst is at 1,1 million (+)
Ulle is araound 350K
Myst is at 1,1 million (+)
Ulle is araound 350K
Myst takes down another
Myst takes in another 100k, eliminating John Gordon,
Marc has 5 2, 2 2's on the flop, low card on turn 2 on river. Gordon goes all in and Myst wit quad 2's is on fire..
there are 28 players left
Marc has 5 2, 2 2's on the flop, low card on turn 2 on river. Gordon goes all in and Myst wit quad 2's is on fire..
there are 28 players left
Break time
ulle has 380k
Marc has 1million 8 thousand (1,008,000)
We are down to 32 players and Both guys are having a blast.
Marc has 1million 8 thousand (1,008,000)
We are down to 32 players and Both guys are having a blast.
Myst takes down an absolute monster!!!
He made "toughest call of my life" and is now playing at a little over 1 million chips. Will come back with the hand shortly.
Myst a little up
Myst and Ulle are having a good time, Myst is is up to about 800 Ulle has about what he started with, after winning a nice pot and folding one right after.
Blinds are 3000/6000, ante is 500
39 players are remaining
Day three has started.
Myst is starting the day with Ulle on his immediate right.
Standings after day 2:
| 2006 NORTH AMERICAN DAY 2 RESULTS & DAY 3 SEAT ASSIGNMENT | |||
| Name | FinalScore | Table for Next Round | Seat for Next Round |
| KARAM, MARC | 742500 | 5 | 7 |
| DAGOSTINO, JOHN | 733500 | 1 | 1 |
| NEWHOUSE, MARK | 671000 | 4 | 6 |
| JUANDA, JOHNSON | 505000 | 2 | 3 |
| VALENTE, PETER | 422500 | 3 | 7 |
| HAYDEN, MELISSA | 416500 | 2 | 5 |
| BOOTH, BRADLEY | 360500 | 4 | 3 |
| ULRIKSEN, KRISTIAN | 344000 | 5 | 6 |
| STURGEON, SHAUN | 311000 | 5 | 2 |
| BONYADI, FARZAD | 276000 | 1 | 8 |
| ZAPPIA, GIUSEPPE | 271000 | 3 | 5 |
| LE, NAM | 269500 | 5 | 8 |
| LAM, JOHN | 269500 | 4 | 7 |
| ALLAN, BRYAN | 263000 | 5 | 9 |
| SAGLE, JASON | 247000 | 4 | 1 |
| WYLKE, MIKE | 245000 | ||