Experience Las Vegas Poker from the most talented scribe writing today, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the complete 2007 WSOP with the Poker Prof's World Series of Poker 2007 Information Page

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Local Las Vegas Professional Poker player Freddy Deeb is the World Champion Poker Player for 2007. He defeated Bruno Fitoussi in heads up play that finally ended at dawn this morning. Freddy already has a WSOP bracelet; but now he has one of the very special WSOP all around best poker player bracelets. Along with the jewelry he received a special Corum watch and $2,276,832 in cash.

When I took the winner's photo I reminded him that I've taken his photo many times over the years but this was the most important one ever. He wholeheartedly agreed. He told WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack the credit for his win goes to his lucky shirt.

Bruno Fitoussi received $1,278,720 for second place. Congratulations to main man Freddy Deeb, World Champion Poker Player.

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Posted by flipchipro at 10:06 AM | Permalink

Bodog Announces Open Casting Call for "Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker II" this July 5 - 8, at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS - As thousands of poker players from around the world descend upon Las Vegas this July for the World Series of Poker, Bodog Entertainment will be in town looking to increase a few players' odds of becoming poker's next superstar and millionaire.

Announced today, the digital entertainment giant will hold an open casting call in Las Vegas this July 5 - 8, searching for contestants for "Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker II," a new poker reality TV program where 12 amateur poker players compete for a $2-million prize package -- the largest grand prize in reality TV history.

"Naturally, if you are looking for poker players in July, Vegas and the WSOP are the place to be," notes Bodog Entertainment founder Calvin Ayre. Adding, "We expect to find some talented and unique players for our second season of Wild Card from these auditions."

Bodog will hold all four days of auditions at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino (formerly the Aladdin, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South), in the "Sapphire 2" room, between noon and 5 p.m. each day. Those interested in auditioning must be at least 21 years of old and bring a photo ID. Poker players of varying skills levels, from beginner to advanced, are welcome to audition.

Season one of "Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker" set ratings highs in its time slot last year with Hollywood celebrities, big name poker pros, and amateur hopefuls battling it out for $500,000. Season two is raising the stakes much higher, with four-times more money on the line and without the pros and celebrities competing (like they need the money anyway).

The 12-person cast chosen for "Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker II" will be whisked away to an exotic locale, where they will live together in a mansion and compete against one another in a number of poker infused lifestyle challenges both at and away from the poker table. In the end, only one of the lucky 12 contestants will be crowned champion of "Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker II" and awarded the reality TV record-breaking $2 million grand prize -- $1 million in cash and a $1 million Bodog contract that includes buy-ins and travel to poker's biggest tournaments for a year after the show.

Filming for "Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker II" begins fall of 2007 and will air later this year nationally, globally, and on BodogTV.

For more details on how you can take a shot at poker superstardom, visit: www.bodoglife.com/poker/wild-card -poker/season-02/

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Bodog Entertainment offers a host of entertainment services, including: an international television production division, which produces television series, such as Bodog Fight (BodogFight.com) and Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker (Bodog.TV); an international record label (BodogMusic.com); an international million-dollar band search competition (BodogBattle.com); a publishing division (with an online magazine, BodogNation.com, and blog, BodogBeat.com); and an events department renowned for producing parties that are stunning, chic and celebrity-filled. Bodog Entertainment Founder Calvin Ayre, who is recognized as a world authority on branding in the digital entertainment industry, was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine's best-selling "Billionaires" issue in March 2006. For more information, contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371, or press@bodog.tv . BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group.

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Have your dreams of becoming the next World Series of Poker Champion been shattered because you failed to qualify... or couldn't come up with the buy-in? Bodog feels your pain and they've got something that could put a smile on your face: Player's Choice Tournaments !

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Posted by pokerprof at 6:23 AM | Permalink

Experience Las Vegas Poker from the most talented scribe writing today, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the complete 2007 WSOP with the Poker Prof's World Series of Poker 2007 Information Page.

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There will be no 2007 $50K H.O.R.S.E. repeat for for Chip Reese. The defending champion was eliminated in 47th place. Left in the hunt for the '07 title of best all-around World Champion poker player are some big names including Negreanu, Raymer, Phan, Greenstein and Gabe Kaplan.

Amon Filippi sits atop the leader board's 21 remaining players with 2,3453,000 in chips. Kenny Tran is second at 1,959,000 and Bruno Fitousso third with 1,248,000. Flipchip has picked "The Mouth" to win it all even though he's in the middle of the pack with just under 700,000 in chips. Matusow is once again demostrating his rock solid poker talent and a mature patience reminescent of his march to victory in the WSOP Tournament of Champions in December 2005. If the races break even Mike's the Man.

Rumors swirl through the 'in crowd' about Daniel Negreanu's side action that could net him some record level prop bet money if he wins the title; but, he'll have to pull off a chip and a chair miracle since he's third from the bottom of the chip list with just 149,000 in play money. Our favorite Italian Pirate, Max Pescatori, is the short stack at 81,000.

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Posted by flipchipro at 8:26 AM | Permalink

Experience Las Vegas Poker from the most talented scribe writing today, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the complete 2007 WSOP with the Poker Prof's World Series of Poker 2007 Information Page. For the only official up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature WSOP Photos click to [link removed].com.

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The second day of the WSOP $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship saw the field cut to 52 players when played ceased for the day 2 early this morning. The chip leaders -- John Hanson - 641,000, Toto Leonidas - 621,000, Eli Elezra - 568,000, and Allen Cunningham - 549,000 -- will return on Tuesday at 2:00 pm for day 3 of the scheduled 5 day event. Included in the remaining field are former WSOP World Champions Phil Hellmuth, Scotty Nguyen, Huck Seed and Greg Raymer. The women are well represented by Cyndy Violette, Isabelle Mercier and Annie Duke. Defending 2006 Champion Chip Reese has chips along with actor Gabe Kaplan, crowd favorite Daniel Negreanu, vocalist Mike Matusow, author David Sklansky, and Italy's own Max Pescatori. See the complete list here.

Follow along as a part of the action as it happens from poker's Internationally acclaimed "Best Live-Action" commentator, Dr. Pauly. See the superstars of poker going wide open for the WSOP Gold through the lens of poker's most talented photographer, Flipchip. Its all just a click away on [link removed].com, official WSOP Media Partner. Remember: 2:00 pm PDT Today.

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Posted by flipchipro at 9:16 AM | Permalink

Experience Las Vegas Poker from the most talented scribe writing today, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the complete 2007 WSOP with the Poker Prof's World Series of Poker 2007 Information Page. For the only official up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature WSOP Photos click to [link removed].com.

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Flipchip found the Milwaukee's Best Light Beer Girls hanging out at the ESPN Final Table Sunday night. Kristy, Tara and Marissol agreed to pose for the cameras and Flipchip had some time to kill between event dinner breaks; so, we present the results to help make your Monday morning a bit easier. Of course, you could always hop a plane and meet the girls in person at the High Limit Bar located within the ESPN TV Final Table production set.

This post is dedicated to Sir Al Can't Hang, the original party animal of the poker blogging crowd. As we always say, "Al is not the life of the party, he is the party!" Enjoy...

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Posted by flipchipro at 8:25 AM | Permalink

Experience Las Vegas Poker from the most talented scribe writing today, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the complete 2007 WSOP with the Poker Prof's World Series of Poker 2007 Information Page. For the only official up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature WSOP Photos click to [link removed].com.

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Hidden from view inside the Bluff Cryptoteria, the final table of the $2000 Pot Limit Hold'em Event #37 crowned a winner after a couple of hours of heads up play between Greg Hopkins and Jason Newburger. The two had been trading chips and the lead most of the evening until the end finally arrived. Both had demonstrated a cautious playing style that saw some big laydowns before Newburger raised the pot with a Ks,Qs and was reraised by Hopkins' pocket Jacks. Without hesitation Newburger moved all in and was called by Hopkins. The flop, 9,10,2o, offered no help and were all red so no flush draw. Newburger's only hope was a Jack for a gut shot straight, or a King or Queen for a bigger pair. The turn was another 10 and the river was a 4. Hopkins was the 2007 WSOP $2K Pot Limit Hold'em Champion.

Hopkins received $269,707, the Corum watch and the WSOP Brecelet while Newburger settled for $165,707. Congratualtions to Greg Hopkins, the 2007 WSOP $2000 Pot Limit Hold'em Champion.

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Posted by flipchipro at 4:13 AM | Permalink

Experience Las Vegas Poker from the most talented scribe writing today, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the complete 2007 WSOP with the Poker Prof's World Series of Poker 2007 Information Page. For the only official up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature WSOP Photos click to [link removed].com.

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Our own Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker fame made it through day one of WSOP event #38, $1500 NLHE. He's solidly into the money for his first ever WSOP cash and returns on Sunday for day two where he will continue adding chips to his current $27K in play money. Just before the end of the first day he was moved to a table with Men "Master" Nguyen.

Change 100 will be live blogging the tournament for [link removed] so check it out beginning at 2:00 pm west coast time today, Sunday. Follow Pauly's exploits and progress as it happens plus Flipchip's in your face photos of the action. Check out the post below for other players at Dr. Pauly's tournament table.

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Posted by flipchipro at 8:13 AM | Permalink

Experience Las Vegas Poker from the most talented scribe writing today, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the complete 2007 WSOP with the Poker Prof's World Series of Poker 2007 Information Page. For the only official up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature WSOP Photos click to [link removed].com.

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Check out the players at Pauly's table for the start of Sunday's second day of event #38, $1500 NLHE. Of the 2778 players that started the event, 171 will return for day #2. The minimum amount of prize money the remaining players will receive is $3982. The prize pool totals $3,791,970 with $673,628 going to the winner.

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Posted by flipchipro at 7:42 AM | Permalink

Experience Las Vegas Poker from the most talented scribe writing today, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the complete 2007 WSOP with the Poker Prof's World Series of Poker 2007 Information Page. For the only official up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature WSOP Photos click to [link removed].com.

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A mini-marathon heads up match was required to determine the 2007 WSOP Omaha Hi Lo Championship. Robert Stevanovski and John Guth traded chips until just before midnight with each player affording considerable respect for the other. Equally matched chip stacks were the rule in the Omaha Hi Lo 2007 Championship. John Guth had his own cheering section that would whistle, clap, stomp and shout after every hand ensuring that no one would get any sleep this night.

The split-pot jamfest finally ended after Guth chipped away at Stevanovski stacks and gained the advantage; then used his new found edge to take all the chips. John Guth picks up the Gold WSOP Bracelet, Corum watch and $363,216 in cash. Robert Stevanovski settled for second and $218,456.

Congrarulations to the latest 2007 WSOP Champion, John Guth.

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Posted by flipchipro at 1:18 AM | Permalink

Experience Las Vegas Poker from the most talented scribe writing today, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the complete 2007 WSOP with the Poker Prof's World Series of Poker 2007 Information Page. For the only official up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature WSOP Photos click to [link removed].com.

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Two more twenty-something poker players squared off in event #35, $1500 No-Limit Hold'em to decide who would wear the coveted WSOP Gold. Ryan Young and Dustin Dirksen came to the final table as the chip leaders and never looked back until they were heads-up at the table in the stealth room away from the prying eyes of fans and casual spectators. This day the game belonged to young Ryan Young. He defeated Dustin Dirksen to take down the Corum watch, his first WSOP bracelet and $615,955 in prize money. Dirksen walks with $381,382 in cash for his afternoon's work. Noted poker professional Nam Le was third for $239,230.

Congratulations to Ryan Young for his winning ways at the 2007 WSOP happening now at the Rio Resort in Las Vegas.

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Posted by flipchipro at 12:44 AM | Permalink

Experience "What Stays in Las Vegas" from poker's most talented scribe, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the complete 2007 WSOP with the Poker Prof's World Series of Poker 2007 Information Page. For the only official up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature WSOP Photos click to [link removed].com.

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The longest heads-up match to date at the 2007 WSOP played deep into the night before a champion was crowned in the $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha w/rebuys Event #33. Alan Smurfit and Qushqar Morad traded chips throughout the marathon event often resulting in both players having just enough checks to make the next antes and blinds; then, the short stack would climb out of the hole and continue. The end finally came when Alan Smurfit put Qushqar Morad all-in and the flop offered no help for Morad to give Smurfit the win. Alan Smurfit goes home with a Corum watch, the WSOP bracelet and $464,867 in cash. Qushqar Morad walks away with second place and $279,595.

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In other Friday final table action at the 2007 WSOP Alexander Borteh collected $225,483, the Corum watch and a WSOP gold bracelet after he defeated Brand Wong in event #34, $3000 Limit Hold'em. Wong picked up $135,615 for second place.

Congratulations to the 2007 WSOP's latest bracelet winners, Alan Smurfit and Alexander Borteh.

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Posted by flipchipro at 1:12 AM | Permalink

Experience "What Stays in Las Vegas" from poker's most talented scribe, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the complete 2007 WSOP experience. For the only up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature Poker Photos click to [link removed].com.

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Dan Schreiber is a happy man with a new WSOP bracelet, a Corum watch and $425,594 in cash after defeating Mark Muchnik two straight in a best of three final heads-up match. The first match lasted 79 hands before Schreiber had gathered all of Muchnik's chips. The second match was over before they got comfortable. Just 11 hands and young Dan again had all the chips...point, set, match. Mark Muchnik takes home $230,300 for his second place effort.

Congraulations to Dan Schreiber for the win and his first WSOP Bracelet.

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Posted by flipchipro at 3:42 AM | Permalink

Experience "What Stays in Las Vegas" from poker's most talented scribe, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the complete 2007 WSOP experience. For the only up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature Poker Photos click to [link removed].com.

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Jeffrey Lisandro came all the way from Italy to play and win WSOP Event #32, $2000 Seven Card Stud. After surviving a number of scares putting him down to the felt, the tough European with the black fedora came back to rule the day and the game. Going heads up with Nick Frangos was a chip trading affair until Lisandro crippled Frangos when he completed a King high straight. With a 6-1 chip advantage it was only a matter of a few hands before Lisandro had all the chips.

Jeffrey Lisandro received a Corum watch, $118,426 in cash and the coveted gold bracelet. Nick Frangos takes away $65,902 for his efforts.

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Posted by flipchipro at 12:15 AM | Permalink

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A lot of people have been wondering how Bodog will top the WSOP party they threw at the Tao last year and the lifestyle they made available to their WSOP players with the Bodog Lounge. Well they've done it again at the 2007 WSOP with the Bodog Player's Lounge Bus and the Bodog Player's Club.

Complete with drinks, snacks, plasma TVs, laptops (and of course, Bodog Girls!) a customized Bodog bus will function as a traveling player's lounge that will cruise the Vegas Strip from July 4 - 17 from 4pm - midnight.

The Bodog Player's Lounge Bus will open its doors to Team Bodog players, their friends and anyone wearing Bodog gear.

To be held at the luxurious Penthouse fantasy suite in the Palms, the Bodog Players Club is a must-attend for all Team Bodog players. We're talking great food, cold drinks, hot tunes and more beautiful Bodog Girls - the perfect atmosphere for Team Bodog players to mingle in a Bodog atmosphere.

Can't make it out to the WSOP? Get some tournament action at the Bodog Poker Room.

Posted by flipchipro at 1:49 PM | Permalink

Experience "What Stays in Las Vegas" from poker's most talented scribe, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the complete 2007 WSOP experience. For the only up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature Poker Photos click to [link removed].com.

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Hoyt Corkins proved he's the best on this day after topping a field loaded with well known poker professsionals. Hoyt demonstrated the metal required to win in today's large, highly talented poker tournaments. This is the second WSOP bracelet awarded to Corkins following his first WSOP win fifteen years ago in the $5K Pot Limit Omaha Event of 1992's WSOP. Hoyt received his second bracelet, a Corum watch and $515,065 in cash. Second place goes to Terrence Nguyen along with $287,345.

Hoyt Corkins has been a solid poker professional with lifetime earnings over $3 million. He played heads-up against Mike Matusow in the 2005 WSOP Champions Invitational Championship at Caesars Palace where he just missed taking down the title. Congratulations to Hoyt for his 2007 WSOP victory.

Posted by flipchipro at 6:45 AM | Permalink

See the gritty side of Vegas from poker's most talented scribe, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the 'real' 2007 WSOP experience. For the only up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature Poker Photos click to [link removed].com.

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The Poker Prof has prepared a complete specs page for the 2007 World Series of Poker. A complete easy to navigate page with all the data generated at the greatest poker tournament on the planet, the WSOP. Tons of information guaranteed to satisfy your're interest...Events, Winners, Money, Numbers, Records, Players, Stats, Photos, Links and much, much more. The data will be updated as it becomes available so you're guaranteed to have the latest. Check out the Poker Prof's All New World Series of Poker 2007 Information Page.

Flipchip photos from the 2007 WSOP after the jump...

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Posted by flipchipro at 12:09 PM | Permalink

See the gritty side of Vegas from poker's most talented scribe, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the 'real' 2007 WSOP experience. For the only up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature Poker Photos click to [link removed].com.

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Two final tables at Tuesday's Day #19 of the 2007 WSOP in the Rio Resort's Pavilion. Event #28, $3000 No Limit Hold'em, ended on the 148th hand of final table play when winner Shakar Pillai put Beth Shak all in, won the hand and scooped the tournament. Pillai collected his gold WSOP bracelet, Corum watch and $527,829 in cash. Crowd favorite Beth Shak received $328,683 for second. Phil Hellmuth Jr was at the final table seeking WSOP bracelet #12 to add to his record collection of 11; but, he had to settle for 6th place and $76,464 in prize money. Hellmuth did extend his record of Most WSOP cashes to 60.

Event #29, $1500 Razz, was taken down by Katja Thater of Gemany. Thater gathered all of the chips into her stack on the 190th hand of final table play when she bested Larry St Jean for the win. Katja picked up her first WSOP bracelet, a Corum watch and $132,653 in cash. Larry goes home with $73,311 for second. Katja Thater said ,"Its heavier than I thought it would be," after WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack placed it around her wrist. Congratulations to both new WSOP Champions.

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Posted by flipchipro at 4:50 AM | Permalink

See the gritty side of Vegas from poker's most talented scribe, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the 'real' 2007 WSOP experience. For the only up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature Poker Photos click to [link removed].com.

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David Stucke will always have a special place for pocket sevens. Monday's final table for WSOP Event #27, $1500 No-Limit Hold'em, came down to a heads up match between Young Cho and David Stucke that lasted for 100 hands when on the 101st hand Cho moved all in with a J-3o and was instantly called by Stucke showing 7-7. The board offered no help for Cho, the two sevens ruled supreme and David Stucke was the latest 2007 WSOP Champion. He received the gold bracelet, a Corum watch and $603,069 in cash. Young Cho takes down $382,357 for second place.

The chip leader coming into today's final table , Seth Weinger, settled for third and $246,478. Its a sure bet David Stucke will forever be partial to pocket sevens.

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Posted by flipchipro at 5:52 AM | Permalink

See the gritty side of Vegas from poker's most talented scribe, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the 'real' 2007 WSOP experience. For the only up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature Poker Photos click to [link removed].com.

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Ben Ponzia is a happy young man with an additional $599,467 in cash, a WSOP bracelet and a new Corum watch. He played solid poker for three days, won all of his all-ins', and got a helping hand from Lady luck to take down the $2K No-Limit Hold'em Event #25 at the 2007 World Series of Poker. Ponzia defeated David Hewitt in heads-up play for the championship. Hewitt takes home $374,216 for second.

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In Sunday's second Final Table, $5,000 H.O.R.S.E. Event #26, Ralph Schwartz of New York outlasted the field to take down the $275,683 first place money, a Corum watch and the coveted gold WSOP Champion's bracelet. Heads-up play found Schwartz facing the always tough Bill Gazes; but, Gazes couldn't overcome the huge chip deficit and had to settle for second place and $153,408 in cash.

Of note, Schwartz left the press holding their cameras while he took a hike outside to smoke, finally returning for the two minute photo shoot. He also declined Gazes' offer to play heads-up for some "real money." Congratulations to Ralph Schwartz and Ben Ponzia for their World series of Poker victories on Sunday.

Posted by flipchipro at 9:41 AM | Permalink

See the gritty side of Vegas from poker's most talented scribe, Dr Pauly of Tao of Poker. Be a part of the 'real' 2007 WSOP experience. For the only up-to-the-minute 2007 WSOP news plus Flipchip's Signature Poker Photos click to [link removed].com.

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Eli elezra finally proves he's as good as we all know him to be. Accumulating chips throughout the event he had to face and defeat a WSOP Main Event World Champion, Scotty Nguyen. With a huge chip lead the colorful Elezra continued to hack away at Scotty's stack until he finally collected all of the chips for the win.

An intersting side story circulated through the Rio Pavilion about the side bets Eli won by taking down the event. Apparently Barry Greenstein owes him a quarter million after making him a 10-1 dog to win then accepting a $25K wager from Eli. Rumors are also spreading that he may be collecting more than a half mil in additional side action. All that 'extra cash' makes the $198,894 first place prize pale in comparison; but the coveted gold bracelet and Corum watch will be shining for years to come. Scotty Nguyen had to sette for the $110,731 second place money. Congratulations to Eli Elezra for the victory.

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Posted by flipchipro at 8:46 PM | Permalink