When we arrived at the Rio this morning we had no idea how long the day would last. Days like today, when playing down to a number rather than a level, have traditionally been unpredictable, some running into the early hours while others have left players, media and staff with an unexpected early night. Well, in the event it took about as long as expected - a little more than four levels that reduced the field from 78 to the 27 who will return tomorrow. Of them Jason Senti, Matt Affleck and Jonathan Duhamel all have eight figure stacks,
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WSOP Main Event Day 7: Jorgensen on the slide as pressure mounts on final 40
There is no such thing as a guarantee in poker. When there's no limit - either to betting or to fear - a major confrontation is never too far away. Even the soundest horses can pull up lame; the safest house can be blown away. Let's get this straight right...more
WSOP Main Event Day 7: Nothing guaranteed
The table featuring Theo Jorgensen now has two cameras permanently stationed at his table. Jorgensen is in the top five and warrants the attention, especially as he's been playing full on tournament poker, winning chips and looking unbeatable. But while chip leaders usually go deep in other events, to...more
WSOP Main Event Day 7: William Thorson, demon-slayer?
We will not count our chickens before they have done anything but hatch and run around the barnyard like mercury scattering on glass. We may not believe in any sort of jinx, but we're not going to talk about a no-hitter and we're not going to say the "s" word...more
WSOP Main Event Day 7: A Round With Theo Jorgensen
It was no more than one post ago that Stephen Bartley wrote on this very blog: "If you're a regular TV poker viewer, you'll know that what you get on screen is just a sample of what took place in the Amazon Room." That is true, even if it's...more
WSOP Main Event Day 7: Lights, camera, Thorson
When it comes to sitting down in front of the box in a few weeks time to watch what we're writing about today, everything you see will look brilliant. Sure, the images will be sharpened by that end of day beer by your side as you lie back in...more
WSOP Main Event Day 7: Hoisting the PokerStars flag above the Amazon (Room)
It's amazing how much you can learn after 30 seconds in the Amazon Room. Within just a few steps in the door today, we saw what equated to a giant PokerStars flag flying over Table 376. Stuck to Theo Jorgensen's shirt was the PokerStars logo. Well, well, well. "I mean,"...more
WSOP Main Event Day 7: European PokerStars head the charge to 27
Morning all - it's another hot one in Las Vegas. On the walk over to the Rio Hotel and Casino this morning, the PokerStars Blog team were chewing through their regular subjects of conversation: the merits of sourdough toast, the joys of the Palms Hotel's music collection, and Atomic Fireball...more
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