Bruno Fitoussi - Live Updates

Level 5 Update -- All Hach-ed Out

Oct 03, '09

Blinds: 150-300 with a 25 ante

Players Remaining: 325 out of 422 (Unofficial)

Average Chip Count:

39,000

Notable Eliminations:

Matthew Glantz
Joe Hachem

Hand of the Level:

Joe Ebanks Doubles Through Bruno Fitoussi

The hi-jack seat raised to 800 and Bruno Fitoussi reraised to 3,000 from the button. Joe “ender555” Ebanks then took a few moments before moving all in from the small blind and the hi-jack got out of the way.

Fitoussi eventually made the call, showing AK, but he was racing against Ebanks and his pocket nines.

The board ran out J834Q and the pocket nines held to double to just over 31,000. Fitoussi is still more than comfortable, sitting on 64,000.

Left In The Deck

Matt Glantz Can’t Win…Today

2009 PokerStars EPT High-Roller Champion Matthew Glantz is walking away from the London Hilton Metropole a very happy man, but is doing so a bit early.

Glantz was eliminated from the main event after waking up with pocket queens. Unfortunately for him, his opponent’s A-K connected with the board to send Glantz to the rail.

Check out Rebecca McAdam’s recap of the high-roller event.

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Player Tags: Bruno Fitoussi,   Matthew Glantz,   Joe Ebanks

Level 11 Update: Fricke and Fitoussi Eliminated

Jun 21, '09

Blinds: 1000-2000

Players Remaining: 66 out of 295

Chip Counts:

1. Matt Graham — 330,000
2. Ferit Gabriellson — 320,000
3. Noah Schwartz — 310,000
4. Jonas Entin — 265,000
5. Erick Lindgren — 235,000
6. Ilari Sahamies — 235,000
7. Howard Lederer — 225,000
8. Len Ashby — 220,000
9. Ernst Schmejkal — 214,000
10. Robin Keston — 205,000

Average Chip Count: 134,090

Notable Eliminations:

Jimmy Fricke, Bruno Fitoussi, Hoyt Corkins, David Benefield, Tom McEvoy

Big Hands:

Fricke and Fitoussi Eliminated in Three-Way Preflop Action

Jimmy Fricke and Bruno Fitoussi both got all of their money in preflop against a third player who had them both covered. Fricke showed K J 8 9, while Fitoussi showed 8 9 10 J, but they were both trailing the K K A 8 that the third player held.

The board ran out 5 Q 5 5 10, giving a full house to the unknown player and eliminating Fricke and Fitoussi on the same hand.

Grundy Takes Small Pot off Hanson

On a board of 9106A, Ben Grundy bet 12,000 and John Hanson made the call. The river was the 9 and both players checked.

Grundy announced “flush” as he turned over his K1035. Hanson held onto his cards, stared at the board, mumbled under his breath, and then took multiple looks at Grundy’s hand before finally releasing putting his cards into the muck.

Jonas Entin Cripples Tom McEvoy

The final board read 678K9 and Jonas Entin made a pot sized bet on the river, which was eventually called by Tom McEvoy.

Unfortunately for McEvoy, Entin tabled J1084, which was the nut straight and McEvoy mucked his hand. McEvoy was finished off and eliminated just a few hands later.

Player Tags: Tom McEvoy,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Ben Grundy,   Jimmy Fricke,   Jonas Entin

Level 2 Update: Daniel Negreanu Eliminated

Jun 20, '09

Blinds: 100-200

Players Remaining: 250

Notable Eliminations:

Daniel Negreanu

Big Hands:

Matt Vengrin Doubles Through Tex Barch

On a flop of A86, Tex Barch bets 1,200 and Matt Vengrin calls.

The turn is 10, and Vengrin checks to Barch who bets 4,000. Vengrin raises all in for 9,000 and change, Barch calls.

Vengrin: AAQ4
Barch: J987

Vengrin gets it in just slightly behind with top set and the nut flush draw against Barch’s made nut straight, but the Q on the turn fills Vengrin as he doubles up this hand.

David Benyamine Triples Up

On a flop of J94, Bruno Fitoussi bets 800, and a player behind him raises to 2,700. Both David Benyamine and Bruno Fitoussi call the raise.

The turn is the 2, and Benyamine moves all in for his last 125. Fitoussi raises to 2,000 for the side pot and his opponent calls.

The river is the 8, and both players check the side pot. Fitoussi mucks and his opponent rakes the side pot with top two pair (J1094). Benyamine turns over Q1053 for a straight, raking the main pot and tripling up this hand.

Daniel Negreanu Eliminated

Daniel Negreanu was pulling double duty today in both this event and Event # 38. Buying into the $10,000 PLO event when the $2,000 Limit event went on dinner break, Negreanu was already out of add-ons by the time the $2,000 NLH event was back from dinner, never missing a hand as if nothing had happened.

His final PLO hand came when he got it all in on a flop of 863.

Negreanu: 10954
Opponent: AAJ3

The turn and river are the 8 and the J, no help for Negreanu who makes his way back over to the Amazon Room in record time.

Left In The Deck:

Players took a twenty-minute break at the completion of Level 2 and have just returned at 7:45 pm PDT to begin Level 3.

Player Tags: Daniel Negreanu,   David Benyamine,   Bruno Fitoussi,   John Barch,   Matthew Vengrin

Level 11 Update: Fricke and Fitoussi Eliminated

Jun 21, '09

Blinds: 1000-2000

Players Remaining: 66 out of 295

Chip Counts:

1. Matt Graham — 330,000
2. Ferit Gabriellson — 320,000
3. Noah Schwartz — 310,000
4. Jonas Entin — 265,000
5. Erick Lindgren — 235,000
6. Ilari Sahamies — 235,000
7. Howard Lederer — 225,000
8. Len Ashby — 220,000
9. Ernst Schmejkal — 214,000
10. Robin Keston — 205,000

Average Chip Count: 134,090

Notable Eliminations:

Jimmy Fricke, Bruno Fitoussi, Hoyt Corkins, David Benefield, Tom McEvoy

Big Hands:

Fricke and Fitoussi Eliminated in Three-Way Preflop Action

Jimmy Fricke and Bruno Fitoussi both got all of their money in preflop against a third player who had them both covered. Fricke showed K J 8 9, while Fitoussi showed 8 9 10 J, but they were both trailing the K K A 8 that the third player held.

The board ran out 5 Q 5 5 10, giving a full house to the unknown player and eliminating Fricke and Fitoussi on the same hand.

Grundy Takes Small Pot off Hanson

On a board of 9106A, Ben Grundy bet 12,000 and John Hanson made the call. The river was the 9 and both players checked.

Grundy announced “flush” as he turned over his K1035. Hanson held onto his cards, stared at the board, mumbled under his breath, and then took multiple looks at Grundy’s hand before finally releasing putting his cards into the muck.

Jonas Entin Cripples Tom McEvoy

The final board read 678K9 and Jonas Entin made a pot sized bet on the river, which was eventually called by Tom McEvoy.

Unfortunately for McEvoy, Entin tabled J1084, which was the nut straight and McEvoy mucked his hand. McEvoy was finished off and eliminated just a few hands later.

Player Tags: Tom McEvoy,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Ben Grundy,   Jimmy Fricke,   Jonas Entin

Level 2 Update: Daniel Negreanu Eliminated

Jun 20, '09

Blinds: 100-200

Players Remaining: 250

Notable Eliminations:

Daniel Negreanu

Big Hands:

Matt Vengrin Doubles Through Tex Barch

On a flop of A86, Tex Barch bets 1,200 and Matt Vengrin calls.

The turn is 10, and Vengrin checks to Barch who bets 4,000. Vengrin raises all in for 9,000 and change, Barch calls.

Vengrin: AAQ4
Barch: J987

Vengrin gets it in just slightly behind with top set and the nut flush draw against Barch’s made nut straight, but the Q on the turn fills Vengrin as he doubles up this hand.

David Benyamine Triples Up

On a flop of J94, Bruno Fitoussi bets 800, and a player behind him raises to 2,700. Both David Benyamine and Bruno Fitoussi call the raise.

The turn is the 2, and Benyamine moves all in for his last 125. Fitoussi raises to 2,000 for the side pot and his opponent calls.

The river is the 8, and both players check the side pot. Fitoussi mucks and his opponent rakes the side pot with top two pair (J1094). Benyamine turns over Q1053 for a straight, raking the main pot and tripling up this hand.

Daniel Negreanu Eliminated

Daniel Negreanu was pulling double duty today in both this event and Event # 38. Buying into the $10,000 PLO event when the $2,000 Limit event went on dinner break, Negreanu was already out of add-ons by the time the $2,000 NLH event was back from dinner, never missing a hand as if nothing had happened.

His final PLO hand came when he got it all in on a flop of 863.

Negreanu: 10954
Opponent: AAJ3

The turn and river are the 8 and the J, no help for Negreanu who makes his way back over to the Amazon Room in record time.

Left In The Deck:

Players took a twenty-minute break at the completion of Level 2 and have just returned at 7:45 pm PDT to begin Level 3.

Player Tags: Daniel Negreanu,   David Benyamine,   Bruno Fitoussi,   John Barch,   Matthew Vengrin

Level 9 Update: Williamson Busts

Jun 17, '09

Blinds: 600-1,200

Players Remaining: 90 out of 362

Chip Counts:

1. Ralph Perry – 155,800
2. Jeff Lisandro – 150,000
3. Cliff Josephy – 140,000
4. Steve Sarrafzadeh – 132,000
5. Jesper Hougaard – 130,000
6. Mortiz Schmejkal – 126,000
7. Sorel Mizzi – 125,000
8. Tex Barch – 123,000
9. David Ulliott – 110,000
10. Bruno Fitoussi – 92,000

Average Chip Count: 55,000

Notable Eliminations:

Robert Williamson III
Kathy Liebert

Big Hands:

Williamson’s Heart Broken On The River

Preflop, Robert Williamson was all in and received two callers, including Sorel Mizzi. “I don’t even want to look,” Williamson announced as he turned his head away from the board. “It won’t make a bit of difference.”

The flop came down K98 and the player in seat 4 put out a bet. Mizzi mucked his hand and then the players turned over their hands.

Williamson: K9Q10
Seat 4: AAJ5

Williamson got a great flop and was in the lead. The turn was even better when the K gave him a full house. But Williamson should have kept his head turned away as the A was the death card for Williamson and he was eliminated.

Fitoussi Straightens Out His Opponent

On a board showing QJ96, Bruno Fitoussi bet 5,400 and his opponent in seat 4 made the call. The river brought the K and Fitoussi fired another shot, this one worth 12,000. His opponent tanked for a bit and then decided to make the call. Fitoussi turned over A10QJ for Broadway on the river. His opponent mucked and Fitoussi was at 85,000.

Clements Falters

Scott Clements raised to 7,200 preflop and his opponent in the big blind made the call, putting himself all in.

Clements: AA83
Big Blind: K987

Board: 1010657

Clements was ahead with the bullets for most of the way but his opponent hit the money card on the river as the 7 gave him a straight to crack Clements’ aces. Clements surrendered the pot and he was down to 34,000.

Benyamine Tangles With Hougaard

After David Ulliott called 1,200 from the hijack, Jesper Hougaard raised to 4,000 preflop from the cutoff and the button folded. David Benyamine was next to act in the small blind and he reraised to 9,500. Ulliott mucked and Hougaard made the call.

The flop came down 952 and the action was passive enough as both players checked. The 2 on the turn ignited a fuse as Benyamine fired 10,500. Hougaard then tanked for a few minutes and came back with two towers worth 50,000. Benyamine quickly released his hand and he was down to 40,000 while Hougaard improved to 128,000.

Player Tags: David Ulliott,   David Benyamine,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Scott Clements,   Robert Williamson III,   Sorel Mizzi,   Jesper Hougaard

Level 7 Update: Fitoussi Climbs The Chip Counts

Jun 17, '09

Blinds: 400-800

Players Remaining: 128 out of 362

Chip Counts:

1. Jeff Lisandro – 142,000
2. Bruno Fitoussi – 142,000
3. Jesper Hougaard – 125,000
4. Cliff Josephy – 123,000
5. Isaac Baron – 120,000
6. Guillaume Patry – 92,000
7. Andrew Chen – 81,500
8. Nam Le – 76,000
9. David Benyamine – 72,000
10. Steve Sarrafzadeh – 64,000

Average Chip Count: 40,333

Notable Eliminations:

Ross Boatman
Shaun Deeb
Humberto Brenes
Howard Lederer

Big Hands:

Respect The Man Named Giang

Howard Lederer and Chau Giang tangled in a pot. The flop came 865 and Giang led out for 1,600. Howard Lederer gave a little grin and said, “It’s amazing how much respect I show you.” He then showed 1010 and mucked his hand. “Not many people fold that hand.”

Giang smiled and said, “I have nothing.” He raked in the pot and he has more than nothing as his stack stands at 50,000. Lederer was down to 27,000 and would later bust out.

Bruno Takes A Pot

The player in seat 2 raised to 2,100 and the player in seat 4 reraised to 3,600. Action folded to Bruno Fitoussi in the big blind and he made the call. Seat 2 called as well and the flop came 10107 and everyone checked. The turn was the 7 and Fitoussi took control of the hand, firing 8,000. His opponents mucked and Fitoussi raked in the pot, building his stack to 142,000.

No Vacancy In Raymer’s House

On a board reading 958Q and Greg Raymer checked after his opponent in seat 3 checked. The river was the 8 and seat 3 checked again. Raymer then fired 5,000 into the pot and his opponent thought for a few moments. Eventually, he threw in the call and Raymer announced, “Nines full.” He tabled 9910Q to confirm and his opponent mucked. Raymer took the pot and was at 35,000.

Player Tags: Howard Lederer,   Chau Giang,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Greg Raymer

Level 4 Update: Phil Ivey Eliminated With Quads

Jun 17, '09

Blinds: 200-400

Players Remaining: 340 out of 362

Chip Counts:

1. David Ulliott – 65,000
2. Bruno Fitoussi – 60,000
3. Jeff Williams – 48,000
4. Erik Seidel – 36,000
5. Hoyt Corkins – 32,000
6. Jeff Lisandro – 31,000
7. Ted Lawson – 30,000
8. Daniel Negreanu – 28,000
9. Barry Greenstein – 26,000
10. Michael Binger – 24,000

Average Chip Count: 16,000

Notable Eliminations:

Brock Parker
Eli Elezra
Lee Watkinson
Josh Arieh
Vitaly Lunkin
Mike Sexton
Johnny Chan
Phil Ivey
Dan Heimiller

Big Hands:

Phil Ivey Eliminated With Quads

On a board of 76463, Phil Ivey called the remaining of his chips with the 66 but was no good against the 85 in Andrew Chen’s hand. Chen flopped the nuts and Ivey unfortunately hit his perfect card on the turn.

Bruno Fitoussi Doubles Up

On a board of JJ47, Bruno Fitoussi went all-in for 18,500 and his opponent went into the tank. He eventually made the call and Fitoussi turned over the 4456 for a flopped full house, while his opponent tabled ace-jack for trips with the ace kicker. The 5 hit the river and Fitoussi doubled up to 60,000.

Dan Heimiller Eliminated

Dan Heimiller flopped top set with the KKQ6 on a board of KQ104. Unfortunately, Jeff Lisandro bet enough to put him all-in with the JJ94, and Heimller called. The board failed to pair as the 7 fell on the river and the Event No. 4 sixth place finisher was eliminated.

Left In The Deck:

The players currently on a short 10 minute break.

Player Tags: Daniel Heimiller,   Jeffrey Lisandro,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Phil Ivey,   Andrew Chen

Level 10 Update: Erick Lindgren, Carlos Mortensen Eliminated

Jun 16, '09

Blinds: 1,000-2,00

Players Remaining: 91 out of 185

Chip Counts:

1. Jen Harman – 155,000
2. Josh Arieh – 145,000
3. Shaun Deeb – 116,000
4. Chino Rheem – 100,000
5. Todd Brunson – 100,000
6. Greg Muelller – 80,000
7. David Benyamine – 74,600
8. Annie Duke – 65,000
9. Eli Elezra – 64,000
10. Vitaly Lunkin – 65,000

Average Chip Count: 57,216

Notable Eliminations:

Brock Parker
Erick Lindgren
Carlos Mortensen
Bill Chen

Big Hands:

Ville Wahlbeck Rivers Flush

David Benyamine raised under-the-gun and Ville Wahlbeck called from the big blind. Wahlbeck led out and Benyamine called on a flop of Q63. The turn was the 5 and Wahlbeck bet again, and was re-raised by Benyamine. Wahlbeck called and the river brought the J. Wahlbeck checked and Benyamine bet. Wahlbeck quickly check-raised and Benyamine went into the tank before finally making the call. Wahlbeck exposed the A3 for a runner-runner flush to take the pot after Benyamine exposed the Q and mucked. Wahlbeck is now at 60,000 in chips.

Bruno Fitoussi Quadruples Up

With the A4, Bruno Fitoussi was able to quadruple up to 26,000 on a board of AQ679. The 2007 $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. runner up is still very short stacked however.

Left In The Deck:

The players are currently on a 20 minute break.

Player Tags: David Benyamine,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Ville Wahlbeck

Level 15 Update: Tim Phan, Bruno Fitoussi Eliminated

Jun 11, '09

Blinds: 2,000-4,000 with a 1,000 ante

Players Remaining: 17 out of 96

Chip Counts:

1. Vince Musso — 345,000
2. Nick Schulman — 330,000
3. Ville Wahlbeck — 275,000
4. John Juanda — 262,000
5. Roland de Wolfe — 250,000
6. Archie Karas — 220,000
7. Dan Harmetz — 190,000
8. Justin Smith — 183,000
9. David Benyamine — 162,000
10. Michael Binger — 145,000

Average Chip Count: 169,411

Notable Eliminations:

Mark Weitzman
Anton Allemann
Tim Phan
Bruno Fitoussi
Lamar Wilkinson

Big Hands:

Mark Weitzman Eliminated by John Juanda

John Juanda raises to 12,000 before the draw and Mark Weitzman moves all in behind him for an additional 500. Juanda calls.

Both players draw one card each.

Weitzman draws a 10-8-7-3-2 while Juanda makes a 10-6-5-4-3. Juanda rakes the pot, eliminating Mark Weitzman right after the break. Weitzman was eliminated in 22nd place, and as a result, the remaining 21 players will re-draw for seats at the final three tables.

Bruno Fitoussi Eliminated by Michael Binger

After battling with the short stack the entire night, Bruno Fitoussi finally gets is all in for just under 25,000 from under the gun. Michael Binger calls from middle position, as does David Banyamine from the big blind.

Both Fitoussi and Benyamine draw one card each as Binger stands pat.

Benyamine checks the side pot, Binger bets 40,000 and Benyamine folds. Binger turns over 7-5-4-3-2 and eliminates Bruno Fitoussi from the event.

Anton Allemann Eliminated by Dan Harmetz

Anton Allemann moves all in from the button and Dan Harmetz calls from the big blind.

Allemann draws one card as Harmetz stands pat.

Harmetz turns over a made 10-9-6-5-3 while Allemann falls just short, drawing to a
10-9-7-5-4. Harmetz rakes the pot, eliminating Anton Allemann from the tournament.

Bobby Bellande Doubles Up

On a consistent downswing since the dinner break, Bobby Bellande prepares to make his last stand as he moves all in for 25,000 from the cutoff. John Hanson calls from the big blind, he has Bellande covered.

Both players draw one card each.

Hanson had the best draw with a 7-5-4-2 against Bellande’s 9-8-4-2, but as Bellande draws a 10, Hanson pairs his seven. Bellande doubles ups this hand while John Hanson falls down to just 40,000 in chips.

Player Tags: John Juanda,   David Benyamine,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Mark Weitzman,   Jean-Robert Bellande,   Michael Binger,   John Hanson

Level 5 Update: John Hennigan Eliminated

Jun 10, '09

Blinds: 250-500 with a 125 ante

Players Remaining: 87 of 96

Chip Counts:

1. Vince Musso — 84,000
2. Bruno Fitoussi — 64,000
3. Gus Hansen — 62,000
4. Jon Turner — 61,000
5. Amnon Filippi — 60,000
6. Max Pescatori — 58,000
7. Daniel Alaie — 56,500
8. Mark Weitzman — 54,000
9. Eli Elezra — 53,000
10. Mike Matusow — 53,000

Average Chip Count: 33,103

Notable Eliminations:

John Hennigan

Big Hands:

John Hennigan Eliminated by Gus Hansen

John Hennigan raises to 1,200 before the flop and Chino Rheem calls behind him. Gus Hansen reraises to 5,400 from the small blind and both players call.

Hansen stands pat while both Hennigan and Rheem draw one card each.

First to act, Hansen checks and Hennigan immediately moves all in for 17,775. Rheem tanks for a few minutes before Hennigan calls the clock on him. Rheem eventually folds as Hansen takes his turn in the tank. Hennigan proceeds to call the clock on him as well, perhaps prompting a call. Hansen calls with a 10-9 low and Hennigan throws his ace-high away. Johnny World is eliminated from the tournament.

Mickey Appleman Doubles Through Bobby Bellande

Barry Greenstein opens the pot for 1,500 from early position and Bobby Bellande calls from middle position. Mickey Appleman moves all in for 9,225 from the button, Greenstein folds and Bellande calls.

Appleman stands pat while Bellande draws one card. Bellande turns over 7632, waiting for Appleman to reveal his hand before turning over his last card. Appleman shows 98752 for a 9-8 low while Bellande turns over the Q for queen-high. Appleman doubles up to 22,000 this hand while Bellande falls down to 35,000 in chips.

Shawn Sheikhan Knock One Out

Shawn Sheihkhan gets it all in pre-flop against the player ins seat 2; Sheikhan has seat 2 covered. Seat 2 draws one card while Sheikhan stands pat. Seat 2 shows a queen-high while Sheikhan turns over 98542 for a 9-8 low. Sheikhan eliminates his opponent and brings his chip count up to 44,000 this hand.

Filippi Takes One from Fitoussi

Brunno Fitoussi raises to 800 from under the gun and the player in seat 4 calls from early position. Amnon Filippi reraises to 4,500 from the button, Fitoussi calls and seat 4 folds.

Fitoussi draws one card while Filippi stands pat. Both players check around.

Fitoussi shows queen-high while Filippi turns over 107652 for 10-7 low. Filippi rakes the pot and brings his chip count up to 66,000 while Fitoussi falls down to 60,000 in chips.

Player Tags: Barry Greenstein,   Mickey Appleman,   Gus Hansen,   Shawn Sheikhan,   John Hennigan,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Amnon Filippi,   Jean-Robert Bellande,   Chino Rheem

Level 2 Update: Chino Doing Well

Jun 10, '09

Blinds: 75-150 with a 25 ante

Entrants: 72

Chip Counts:

1. Huck Seed – 32,000
2. Vanessa Rousso – 31,000
3. Sam Grizzle – 30,000
4. Mike Matusow – 30,000
5. Jeff Lisandro – 30,000
6. Amnon Filippi – 30,000
7. Archie Karas – 30,000
8. Tim Phan – 30,000
9. Johnny Chan – 30,000
10. Erick Lindgren – 30,000

Average Chip Count: 30,000

Notable Eliminations:

None

Big Hands:

Rheem Chipping Up

Chino Rheem raised to 425 before the first draw and the player in seat 6 raised to 1,500 total. “I’m gonna give it back to you,” Rheem said as he threw in the call and it was time to draw.

Draw: Rheem draws 1 card, Seat 6 stands pat

Seat 6 stood pat and checked before Rheem even received his card. Rheem glanced down and then fired 3,200 and seat 6 made the call. Rheem showed down 8-6-5-4-2 and his opponent mucked. Rheem took in the pot and was at almost 40,000 total.

Karas And Nguyen Get Involved, Neither Takes The Pot

Archie Karas raised to 400 from the big blind before the draw and Scotty Nguyen made the call from the cutoff. The button in seat 3 also came along and it was time to draw.

Draw: Karas draws 1 card, Nguyen draws 1 card, Seat 3 draws 2 cards

After the draw, Karas checked and Nguyen did the same. The player in seat 3 checked and turned over his Queen-low. Nguyen then showed the K to signify a king-low and then mucked his hand. Karas also mucked and seat 3 took the pot. Nguyen was down to 24,000 total while Karas was down to 34,000.

David Williams Arrives, Takes Pot Off Rousso And Lisandro

David Williams arrived to the tournament toward the end of level 1 and took his seat at the table holding Vanessa Rousso and Jeff Lisandro. We pick this hand up at the draw.

Draw: Rousso draws 2 cards, Lisandro draws 2 cards, Williams draws 1 card.

There was 1,000 in the pot and the action was checked to Williams. He fired 600 into the pot and both of his opponents mucked. Williams raked in the pot and he was around 32,000 total.

Fitoussi Takes A Pot From Bellande

Bruno Fitoussi tangled with Jean-Robert Bellande in a hand. There was 1,200 in the pot after both players drew cards. The action was checked all around and Fitoussi tabled 9-7-6-3-2 and Bellande mucked. Fitoussi took the pot and was around 33,000 total while Bellande was down to around 25,000 total.

Left In The Deck:

Another 10k Event, Another Cash?

Ville Wahlbeck has taken his seat at a table holding Johnny Chan and Erick Lindgren. Wahlbeck has already made two final tables in $10,000 buy-in events. He finished 3rd in the 10k Stud event and won the 10k mixed games event. It will be interesting to see if Wahlbeck can keep his hot streak going.

Player Tags: Scotty Nguyen,   Jeffrey Lisandro,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Archie Karas,   David Williams,   Ville Wahlbeck,   Jean-Robert Bellande,   Vanessa Rousso,   Chino Rheem

Level 15 Update: Tim Phan, Bruno Fitoussi Eliminated

Jun 11, '09

Blinds: 2,000-4,000 with a 1,000 ante

Players Remaining: 17 out of 96

Chip Counts:

1. Vince Musso — 345,000
2. Nick Schulman — 330,000
3. Ville Wahlbeck — 275,000
4. John Juanda — 262,000
5. Roland de Wolfe — 250,000
6. Archie Karas — 220,000
7. Dan Harmetz — 190,000
8. Justin Smith — 183,000
9. David Benyamine — 162,000
10. Michael Binger — 145,000

Average Chip Count: 169,411

Notable Eliminations:

Mark Weitzman
Anton Allemann
Tim Phan
Bruno Fitoussi
Lamar Wilkinson

Big Hands:

Mark Weitzman Eliminated by John Juanda

John Juanda raises to 12,000 before the draw and Mark Weitzman moves all in behind him for an additional 500. Juanda calls.

Both players draw one card each.

Weitzman draws a 10-8-7-3-2 while Juanda makes a 10-6-5-4-3. Juanda rakes the pot, eliminating Mark Weitzman right after the break. Weitzman was eliminated in 22nd place, and as a result, the remaining 21 players will re-draw for seats at the final three tables.

Bruno Fitoussi Eliminated by Michael Binger

After battling with the short stack the entire night, Bruno Fitoussi finally gets is all in for just under 25,000 from under the gun. Michael Binger calls from middle position, as does David Banyamine from the big blind.

Both Fitoussi and Benyamine draw one card each as Binger stands pat.

Benyamine checks the side pot, Binger bets 40,000 and Benyamine folds. Binger turns over 7-5-4-3-2 and eliminates Bruno Fitoussi from the event.

Anton Allemann Eliminated by Dan Harmetz

Anton Allemann moves all in from the button and Dan Harmetz calls from the big blind.

Allemann draws one card as Harmetz stands pat.

Harmetz turns over a made 10-9-6-5-3 while Allemann falls just short, drawing to a
10-9-7-5-4. Harmetz rakes the pot, eliminating Anton Allemann from the tournament.

Bobby Bellande Doubles Up

On a consistent downswing since the dinner break, Bobby Bellande prepares to make his last stand as he moves all in for 25,000 from the cutoff. John Hanson calls from the big blind, he has Bellande covered.

Both players draw one card each.

Hanson had the best draw with a 7-5-4-2 against Bellande’s 9-8-4-2, but as Bellande draws a 10, Hanson pairs his seven. Bellande doubles ups this hand while John Hanson falls down to just 40,000 in chips.

Player Tags: John Juanda,   David Benyamine,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Mark Weitzman,   Jean-Robert Bellande,   Michael Binger,   John Hanson

Level 5 Update: John Hennigan Eliminated

Jun 10, '09

Blinds: 250-500 with a 125 ante

Players Remaining: 87 of 96

Chip Counts:

1. Vince Musso — 84,000
2. Bruno Fitoussi — 64,000
3. Gus Hansen — 62,000
4. Jon Turner — 61,000
5. Amnon Filippi — 60,000
6. Max Pescatori — 58,000
7. Daniel Alaie — 56,500
8. Mark Weitzman — 54,000
9. Eli Elezra — 53,000
10. Mike Matusow — 53,000

Average Chip Count: 33,103

Notable Eliminations:

John Hennigan

Big Hands:

John Hennigan Eliminated by Gus Hansen

John Hennigan raises to 1,200 before the flop and Chino Rheem calls behind him. Gus Hansen reraises to 5,400 from the small blind and both players call.

Hansen stands pat while both Hennigan and Rheem draw one card each.

First to act, Hansen checks and Hennigan immediately moves all in for 17,775. Rheem tanks for a few minutes before Hennigan calls the clock on him. Rheem eventually folds as Hansen takes his turn in the tank. Hennigan proceeds to call the clock on him as well, perhaps prompting a call. Hansen calls with a 10-9 low and Hennigan throws his ace-high away. Johnny World is eliminated from the tournament.

Mickey Appleman Doubles Through Bobby Bellande

Barry Greenstein opens the pot for 1,500 from early position and Bobby Bellande calls from middle position. Mickey Appleman moves all in for 9,225 from the button, Greenstein folds and Bellande calls.

Appleman stands pat while Bellande draws one card. Bellande turns over 7632, waiting for Appleman to reveal his hand before turning over his last card. Appleman shows 98752 for a 9-8 low while Bellande turns over the Q for queen-high. Appleman doubles up to 22,000 this hand while Bellande falls down to 35,000 in chips.

Shawn Sheikhan Knock One Out

Shawn Sheihkhan gets it all in pre-flop against the player ins seat 2; Sheikhan has seat 2 covered. Seat 2 draws one card while Sheikhan stands pat. Seat 2 shows a queen-high while Sheikhan turns over 98542 for a 9-8 low. Sheikhan eliminates his opponent and brings his chip count up to 44,000 this hand.

Filippi Takes One from Fitoussi

Brunno Fitoussi raises to 800 from under the gun and the player in seat 4 calls from early position. Amnon Filippi reraises to 4,500 from the button, Fitoussi calls and seat 4 folds.

Fitoussi draws one card while Filippi stands pat. Both players check around.

Fitoussi shows queen-high while Filippi turns over 107652 for 10-7 low. Filippi rakes the pot and brings his chip count up to 66,000 while Fitoussi falls down to 60,000 in chips.

Player Tags: Barry Greenstein,   Mickey Appleman,   Gus Hansen,   Shawn Sheikhan,   John Hennigan,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Amnon Filippi,   Jean-Robert Bellande,   Chino Rheem

Level 2 Update: Chino Doing Well

Jun 10, '09

Blinds: 75-150 with a 25 ante

Entrants: 72

Chip Counts:

1. Huck Seed – 32,000
2. Vanessa Rousso – 31,000
3. Sam Grizzle – 30,000
4. Mike Matusow – 30,000
5. Jeff Lisandro – 30,000
6. Amnon Filippi – 30,000
7. Archie Karas – 30,000
8. Tim Phan – 30,000
9. Johnny Chan – 30,000
10. Erick Lindgren – 30,000

Average Chip Count: 30,000

Notable Eliminations:

None

Big Hands:

Rheem Chipping Up

Chino Rheem raised to 425 before the first draw and the player in seat 6 raised to 1,500 total. “I’m gonna give it back to you,” Rheem said as he threw in the call and it was time to draw.

Draw: Rheem draws 1 card, Seat 6 stands pat

Seat 6 stood pat and checked before Rheem even received his card. Rheem glanced down and then fired 3,200 and seat 6 made the call. Rheem showed down 8-6-5-4-2 and his opponent mucked. Rheem took in the pot and was at almost 40,000 total.

Karas And Nguyen Get Involved, Neither Takes The Pot

Archie Karas raised to 400 from the big blind before the draw and Scotty Nguyen made the call from the cutoff. The button in seat 3 also came along and it was time to draw.

Draw: Karas draws 1 card, Nguyen draws 1 card, Seat 3 draws 2 cards

After the draw, Karas checked and Nguyen did the same. The player in seat 3 checked and turned over his Queen-low. Nguyen then showed the K to signify a king-low and then mucked his hand. Karas also mucked and seat 3 took the pot. Nguyen was down to 24,000 total while Karas was down to 34,000.

David Williams Arrives, Takes Pot Off Rousso And Lisandro

David Williams arrived to the tournament toward the end of level 1 and took his seat at the table holding Vanessa Rousso and Jeff Lisandro. We pick this hand up at the draw.

Draw: Rousso draws 2 cards, Lisandro draws 2 cards, Williams draws 1 card.

There was 1,000 in the pot and the action was checked to Williams. He fired 600 into the pot and both of his opponents mucked. Williams raked in the pot and he was around 32,000 total.

Fitoussi Takes A Pot From Bellande

Bruno Fitoussi tangled with Jean-Robert Bellande in a hand. There was 1,200 in the pot after both players drew cards. The action was checked all around and Fitoussi tabled 9-7-6-3-2 and Bellande mucked. Fitoussi took the pot and was around 33,000 total while Bellande was down to around 25,000 total.

Left In The Deck:

Another 10k Event, Another Cash?

Ville Wahlbeck has taken his seat at a table holding Johnny Chan and Erick Lindgren. Wahlbeck has already made two final tables in $10,000 buy-in events. He finished 3rd in the 10k Stud event and won the 10k mixed games event. It will be interesting to see if Wahlbeck can keep his hot streak going.

Player Tags: Scotty Nguyen,   Jeffrey Lisandro,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Archie Karas,   David Williams,   Ville Wahlbeck,   Jean-Robert Bellande,   Vanessa Rousso,   Chino Rheem

Level 1 Update: Madsen Celebrates Birthday

Jun 07, '09

Level 1 Update: Event No. 18 Begins

Blinds: 100-200

Players Remaining: 141 out of 141

Chip Counts:

1. Barry Greenstein — 30,000
2. Sammy Farha — 30,000
3. Jen Harman — 30,000
4. David Benyamine — 30,000
5. Chau Giang — 30,000
6. Phil Gordon — 30,000
7. Jeff Madsen — 30,000
8. Mike Matusow — 30,000
9. Jordon Morgan — 30,000
10. Jean Robert Bellande — 30,000

Average Chip Count: 30,000

Big Hands:

David Benyamine Tops Jen Harman

After a preflop raise, David Benyamine leads out for 200 on a flop of J74 and is raised by Jen Harman. Benyamine then checks and calls a 400 chip bet from Harman on the turn when the K falls. The river is the Q and both players check.

Benyamine turns over the AK92 and scoops the pot. After the hand was over, Harman claimed that she had the AJ92 with spades.

Ted Lawson Wins Without Showdown

In a five way raised pot, the flop came down K92. The small blind led for 200, Bruno Fitoussi calls, Ted Lawson calls, and the player on the button raises to 400. After the small blind folds, both Fitoussi and Lawson called. The Q fell on the turn and now Fitoussi leads out for 400 and both Lawson and the button called.

The 3 fell on the river and Fitoussi led again for 400 and was met with a raise to 400 from Ted Lawson. The button folded and after tanking for a few moments, Fitoussi laid it down.

Morgan’s Full House Good for the Whole Pot

On a board of J10272, Jordan Morgan bet all three streets and was called down by Lee Markholt. Morgan tabled JJ and Markholt mucked his hand.

Left In The Deck:

Madsen Celebrates Birthday with Tournament

At the very beginning of the tournament, Jeff Madsen was greeted by two female companions who brought him balloons and a stuffed animal as they began to sing “Happy Birthday” to him. He played the rest of the level with the balloons tied to the back of the chair.

Player Tags: Lee Markholt,   David Benyamine,   Ted Lawson,   Jennifer Harman,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Jordan Morgan,   Jeff Madsen

Level 7 Update: Negreanu Stays Strong

Jun 05, '09

Level Structure:

2-7 triple draw, limit hold’em, and Omaha 8OB: 500-1,000 blinds and 1,000-2,000 limits

7-card stud, razz, and 7-card stud 8OB: 200 ante, 300 bring-in, with a 1,000 completion and 1,000-2,000 limits

no-limit hold’em and pot-limit Omaha: 250-500 blinds with a 150 ante

NOTES: Games change every eight hands. Two players will be forced to sit out during 2-7 triple draw each hand.

Players Remaining: 162 out of 194

Chip Counts:

1. Vanessa Rousso – 80,000
2. David Singer – 74,000
3. Jimmy Fricke – 70,000
4. Daniel Negreanu – 68,000
5. Marco Traniello – 64,000
6. Andy Bloch – 62,000
7. Ted Forrest – 60,000
8. Nick Schulman – 60,000
9. Gavin Smith – 59,000
10. George Danzer – 55,500

Average Chip Count: 345,926

Notable Eliminations:

Bill Chen
Tony G
John Juanda
David Benyamine

Big Hands:

PLO

Negreanu Takes One Off Fitoussi

On a board showing Q72, Daniel Negreanu bet the pot which totaled 2,500. Bruno Fitoussi made the call and David Singer mucked his hand. The turn was the 6 and Fitoussi checked to Kid Poker. Negreanu fired another pot sized bet and Fitoussi mucked his hand. He was down to 54,000 after the hand while Negreanu was sailing with 76,000.

Super Dario In Bellande’s Head

With the board showing 922, Dario Minieri bet the pot, which was 2,500. Jean-Robert Bellande raised the pot, prompting Minieri to do the same. Bellande then went into the tank and started talking to Minieri. “You must have pocket nines,” Bellande said. “Will you show?” he asked. Minieri stayed quiet. Bellande finally mucked and Scott Seiver told Minieri to “show it!” Minieri flashed the 3 and mucked his hand.

The table kept talking about the hand long after it was over. Bellande said he had A-A-2 and would be drawing slim if Minieri had pocket nines. Minieri comforted Bellande, saying he indeed did have the full house and Bellande would be drawing to three outs. After that was over with, Bellande was around 28,000 while Minieri was around 34,000.

Stud

Chau Drops Some Chips

Chau Giang: X-X-Q
Seat 7: X-X-6

Seat 8 completed for 1,000 and Giang raised it to 2,000. His opponent made the call.

Chau Giang: X-X-Q2
Seat 7: X-X-66

Seat 8 bet 1,000 and Giang raised again to 2,000. Seat 8 would not be bullied and three-bet to 3,000. Giang made the call.

Chau Giang: X-X-Q25
Seat 7: X-X-667

Seat 8 bet 2,000 and Giang called.

Chau Giang: X-X-Q253
Seat 7: X-X-6678

Seat 8 fired another 2,000 and Giang stuck around. On the river, seat 8 kept up his old ways and bet 2,000. Giang thought for a bit and then mucked his hand in frustration. His stack was down to 46,000.

Triple Draw

Zolotow Nabs A Pot

Steve Zolotow was in a hand against seat 7. After the first draw, seat 7 fired 1,000 and Zolotow raised to 2,000. His opponent made the call and Zolotow elected to draw one card. Seat 7 did the same and then both players checked.

On the final draw, each player took one card and seat 7 checked. Zolotow bet 2,000 and his opponent made the call. Zolotow then tabled 87632 for an eight-low. His opponent mucked and Zolotow took in the pot. He was at 50,000 after the pot.

Player Tags: Daniel Negreanu,   Steve Zolotow,   Chau Giang,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Jean-Robert Bellande,   Dario Minieri

Level 6 Update: Ferguson Goes Bust

Jun 04, '09

Level Structure:

2-7 triple draw, limit hold’em, and Omaha 8OB: 400-800 blinds and 800-1,600 limits

7-card stud, razz, and 7-card stud 8OB: 200 ante, 200 bring-in, with a 800 completion and 800-1,600 limits

no-limit hold’em and pot-limit Omaha: 200-400 blinds with a 100 ante

NOTES: Games change every eight hands. Two players will be forced to sit out during 2-7 triple draw each hand.

Players Remaining: 167 out of 194

Chip Counts:

1. Vanessa Rousso – 80,000
2. David Singer – 74,000
3. Jimmy Fricke – 70,000
4. Daniel Negreanu – 68,000
5. Marco Traniello – 64,000
6. Andy Bloch – 62,000
7. Ted Forrest – 60,000
8. Nick Schulman – 60,000
9. Gavin Smith – 59,000
10. George Danzer – 55,500

Average Chip Count: 34,035

Notable Eliminations:

Mark Vos
Raphael Zimmerman
John D’Agostino
Chris Ferguson

Big Hands:

Limit HE

Madsen With the Bluff on Sung, Then Takes One Off Rousso

Fireworks went off between Steve Sung and Jeff Madsen after the flop came 832. Sung led out with 600 and Madsen raised to 1,200. Sung would not be outdone as he three-bet it to 1,800. Madsen came to play, however, and capped it to 2,400. Sung had enough of this game and mucked his hand. Madsen then poured salt in the wound when he tabled 54 for an open ended straight draw and not much else. Sung just smiled as his stack was down to 25,000. For Madsen, the action was just beginning.

On the next hand, Vanessa Rousso raised to 1,200 preflop and Madsen was the only caller. The flop came K85. Rousso bet 600 and Madsen came along. The turn was the 5 and both players checked. The river brought the 2 and Madsen took the initiative, firing 1,200. Rousso made the call and Madsen showed 99. It was better than Rousso’s 77 and he raked in the pot, his stack improving to almost 30,000. Rousso was down to around 73,000.

NLHE

Fitoussi Straightens Out Jesus

On a board reading 4573, Bruno Fitoussi bet enough to put Chris Ferguson all in. Ferguson then went into the tank for a while.

Daniel Negreanu and David Bach each got up and stretched their legs as Ferguson contemplated on what to do. Finally, Ferguson grabbed his stack and splashed it into the pot, tabling KK. Fitoussi showed 66 for a straight and the river could not save Jesus as he was eliminated. Fitoussi improved his stack to around 60,000 with the knockout.

Omaha 8

Smith Scoops The River

On a board showing 1075, John Cernuto bet 1,600 and Gavin Smith made the call, as did the player in seat 3. The river brought the 8 and the action was checked to Smith. He quickly fired 1,600 into the pot and both of his opponents called. Smith then turned over the bad news, showing AQ92 for a flush and the nut low, both acquired on the river. Both opponents mucked, Cernuto with a little extra sass on it, and Smith scooped the pot. His stack was around 75,000 while Cernuto was down to 55,000.

Razz

Planting The Seed

Chino Rheem: 26A
Huck Seed: 3AJ
David Chiu: 4AK

Rheem led out with 1,600 and Seed made the call. Chiu decided he had enough of this nonsense and mucked his hand.

Chino Rheem: 26A3
Huck Seed: 3AJ5

Rheem fired another 1,600 shot and Seed made the call. On the river, Rheem slowed down and checked. Seed followed suit and Rheem announced “seven,” indicating his seven-low. Seed then turned over 467 for a six-low and he took down the pot. His stack was around 44,000 while Rheem was at 46,000.

Player Tags: John Cernuto,   Chris Ferguson,   Huck Seed,   Gavin Smith,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Vanessa Rousso,   Chino Rheem,   Jeff Madsen

Level 3 Update

Jun 04, '09

Level Structure:

2-7 triple draw, limit hold’em, and Omaha 8OB: 200-400 blinds and 400-800 limits

7-card stud, razz, and 7-card stud 8OB: 100 ante, 100 bring-in, with a 400 completion and 400-800 limits

no-limit hold’em and pot-limit Omaha (no ante): 100-200 blinds with a 50 ante

NOTES: Games change every eight hands. Two players will be forced to sit out during 2-7 triple draw each hand.

Players Remaining: 191 out of 194

Chip Counts:

1. Vanessa Rousso – 50,800
2. Scotty Nguyen – 50,000
3. Josh Arieh – 48,000
4. Victor Ramdin – 43,000
5. David Chiu – 40,000
6. Dave “Devilfish” Ulliot – 38,000
7. Chino Reem – 37,000
8. Barry Greenstein – 35,000
9. Steve Sung – 34,000
10. Huck Seen – 31,000

Average Chip Count: 30,314

Big Hands:

Bruno Fitoussi Misreads Hand

In Omaha eight-or-better, Bruno Fitoussi bet 800 on a board of Q29JA and was called by Chris Ferguson. Bruno Fitoussi turned over the 76 for a flush but didn’t recognize that he hit it on the river. Ferguson turned over a pair of aces for a set, and pointed out to Fitoussi that his flush took the pot.

Left In The Deck:

Players such as Howard Lederer, Andy Bloch and Tong G arrived late for the tournament.

Player Tags: Chris Ferguson,   Bruno Fitoussi

Level 13 Update: Bruno Fitoussi Eliminated

Jun 02, '09

Ante: 700
Low Card: 1,000
Completion: 3,000
Limits: 3,000-6,000

Players Remaining: 44 out of 142

Chip Counts:

1. Freddie Ellis — 210,000
2. Fu Wong — 210,000
3. Greg Mueller — 206,000
4. Max Pescatori — 181,000
5. Cory Zeidman — 156,000
6. John Cernuto — 155,000
7. Kobe West — 155,000
8. Hoyt Corkins — 148,000
9. Ray Dehkharghani — 146,000
10. Ville Wahlbeck — 142,000

Average Chip Count: 96,818

Notable Eliminations:

Bruno Fitoussi

Big Hands:

Bloch Rivers Fitoussi, Doubles Through

Hasan Habib bets 3,000 on fourth street with the 10 and the 3. Andy Bloch calls with the 4 and the 3. Bruno Fitoussi raises to 6,000 with the 2 and the K. Habib folds and Bloch calls.

Fitoussi: X-X-2K7
Bloch: X-X-438

Fitoussi bets 6,000 and Bloch calls.

Fitoussi: X-X-2K7Q
Bloch: X-X-4385

Fitoussi bets 6,000 and Bloch calls all in for 4,000. The river cards are dealt and Fitoussi shows 222 for trip deuces. Bloch turns over 444 for trip fours on the river. Bloch rakes the pot and doubles up to 55,000 this hand while Fitoussi falls down to 3,2000.

Bruno Fitoussi Eliminated

After getting rivered and doubled through by Andy Bloch a few hands earlier, Bruno Fitoussi commits his last 3,000 or so chips in this pot.

It’s three-way action with Fitoussi all-in on third street against Steve Zolotow and the player in seat 8. Zolotow and seat 8 go back and forth a few times until all of the cards are finally dealt. Seat 8 ends up making a flush and Zolotow mucks his cards, followed by Fitoussi who is eliminated from the tournament. After this hand Zolotow stills its relatively strong with 72,000 in chips.

Hoyt Corkins vs. David Chiu

Hoyt Corkins opens the pot for 1,000 with the 2 and Max Pescatori completes the bet to 3,000 with the Q. David Chiu calls with the 6 and Corkins reraises to 6,000. Pescatori folds and Chiu calls.

Corkins: X-X-210
Chiu: X-X-610

Corkins bets 3,000 and Chiu calls.

Corkins: X-X-2103
Chiu: X-X-6104

Corkins bets 6,000 and Chiu calls.

Corkins: X-X-21036
Chiu: X-X-61047

Corkins bets 6,000 on sixth street and Chiu raises to 12,000. Corkins reraises to 18,000 and Chiu four-bets to 24,000. Corkins calls and the river cards are dealt. Chiu bets 6,000 and Corkins calls. Chiu turns over 101077 for two pair, but Corkins shows 222 for rolled up deuces. Corkins rakes the pot and brings his stack back up to 105,000 while Chiu falls down to 115,000 in chips after this hand.

Player Tags: Hoyt Corkins,   Andy Bloch,   Steve Zolotow,   David Chiu,   Bruno Fitoussi

Level 11 Update: Eli Elezra Eliminated

Jun 02, '09

Ante: 500
Low Card: 500
Completion: 2,000
Limits: 2,000-4,000

Players Remaining: 63 out of 142

Chip Counts:

1. Barry Mullinax — 142,000
2. Ivan Schertzer — 130,000
3. Hoyt Corkins — 129,000
4. Greg Mueller — 122,000
5. Benjamin Lin — 116,000
6. Daniel Robinson — 110,000
7. Steven Landfish — 110,000
8. Mel Judah — 105,000
9. John Cernuto — 103,000
10. Bret Richey — 98,000

Average Chip Count: 67,619

Notable Eliminations:

Eli Elezra

Big Hands:

Eli Elezra Eliminated

The player in seat 5 opens for 500 with the 4 and Eli Elezra completes the bet to 2,000 with the 10, seat 5 calls.

Elezra: X-X-102
Seat 5: X-X-44

Seat 5 checks his pair of fours to Elezra who moves all in for 900. Seat 5 calls and both players turn over their hand as the dealer deals the rest of the cards.

Elezra: QQ-10242-X
Seat 5: 76-44AK-4

Elezra makes two pair and mucks his river card after his opponent turns over trip fours. Elezra is eliminated from the tournament.

Zolotow Flushes, Fitoussi Gets Out of the Way

Steve Zolotow opens the pot for 500 with the 2, Bruno Fitoussi completes the bet to 2,000 with the J, Zolotow calls.

Zolotow: X-X-28
Fitoussi: X-X-JJ

Fitoussi bets the max (4,000) with a pair of jacks on board and Zolotow calls.

Zolotow: X-X-289
Fitoussi: X-X-JJ5

Once again, Fitoussi bets 4,000 and Zolotow calls.

Zolotow: X-X-289A
Fitoussi: X-X-JJ56

Zolotow bets 4,000 with three hearts on board and Fitoussi gets out of his way. Zolotow turns over K7 for the made flush and rakes the pot. Zolotow is up to 43,000 after this hand while Fitoussi falls to 52,000 in chips.

Steve Billirakis Loses a Pot, Still Over 100K

The player in seat 1 opens the pot for 500 with the 2, Steve Billirakis completes the bet to 2,000 with the 9, the player in seat 4 raises to 4,000 with the K, seat 1 folds and Billirakis calls.

Billirakis: X-X-96
Seat 4: X-X-K4

Seat 4 bets 2,000 and Billirakis calls.

Billirakis: X-X-962
Seat 4: X-X-K45

Seat 4 bets 2,000 and Billirakis calls.

Billirakis: X-X-96210
Seat 4: X-X-K453

Seat 4 bets 4,000 on sixth street and Billirakis calls. Seat 4 then bets another 4,000 on the river and Billirakis tanks for a minute before making the call. Seat 4 turns over KKQQ for two pair and Billirakis throws his cards into the muck. After this hand Billirakis is down to 102,000 in chips.

Player Tags: Steve Zolotow,   Eli Elezra,   Bruno Fitoussi,   Steve Billirakis