Play has ended for the night. Stay tuned to CardPlayer.com for end of the day chip counts which should be ready within two hours according to tournament officials.
Thu Jul 12 20:24:00 -0700 2007
Draw Time
The tournament director has his cards ready, and we're about to draw to see how many more hands we will play. Joe Sebok will do the honors. Joe draws a 5 meaning we will be playing five more hands.
Thu Jul 12 20:22:00 -0700 2007
Thayer Rasmussen Eliminated
Thayer Rasmussen was just eliminated by Andreas Hagen.
Thu Jul 12 20:11:00 -0700 2007
David Chiu Doubles Up
On a flop of Q 9 6 David Chiu gets all his money in against his opponent who has a large stack. Chiu shows 10 10 and his opponent has 5 4. The turn and river come Q Q, giving Chiu a full house and doubling him up to over $58,000.
Thayer Rasmussen raises to $1,700 and the hijack makes it $4,800 to go. Jacobo Fernandez flat calls the raise and then Rasmussen instantly moves all in. Both players reluctantly folds and Rasmussen shows 10 8.
John "Tex" Barch and James Van Alstyne have both been eliminated from the tournament.
Thu Jul 12 19:39:00 -0700 2007
John "World" Hennigan
John Hennigan bets $3,500 on a board of A 3 2 Q 2 into his opponent. His opponent clearly looks frustrated but makes the call anyway. Hennigan tables A K and his opponent shakes his head as he mucks. Hennigan is now up to $115,000.
Thu Jul 12 19:18:00 -0700 2007
Kenna James Sent Packing
Kenna James has just been eliminated from the tournament.
Thu Jul 12 19:11:00 -0700 2007
Level Up
Players are back and blinds are now $300-$600 with a $75 ante.