WSOP 2009 Event #47: $2.5K Mixed Hold’em

Several players couldn’t wait to get back from break to double up their short stacks during the NLHE portion of the level. While some, like Tristan “Cre8ive” Wade were successful, others, like Joe Sebok and Chad “lilholdem954″ Batista (pictured right) were not as fortunate.
We watched as the [...]

At a point yesterday, Billy “Patrolman35″ Kopp (pictured left) was short stacked after his aces were cracked by Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier’s KQ. Kopp plummeted below 20 big blinds, but battled throughout the day to regain his chips.
Now, on Day 2, Billy is among the chipleaders with 300K after a huge hand with Nenad Medic.
Medic [...]

We’ve reached that point in the week where we report on an interesting ruling that left everyone at the table baffled as to just what happened and the best way to handle the situation. We have to admit, we missed the action, but Bryan “badbeatninja” Devonshire, Jonathan “driverseati” Tamayo (pictured left), Jon “pokertrip” Friedberg, [...]

If you walk past Table 39 in the Blue Section of the Amazon Room you can hear Barry Greenstein sharing stories with Mike “SowersUNCC” Sowers and Chad “lilholdem954″ Batista. Batista, pictured left, and Sowers eagerly listen to the Bear’s tales and are quick to pose questions about them. Greenstein retold his hand with Vitaly Lunkin [...]

Today’s semifinal match between USA and Spain has drawn some attention in the Amazon Room. USA has a one nil advantage, but every time Spain threatens to score players are turning their attention from the tables to the television screens.
One player who is especially interested in the match is Mike “SowersUNCC” Sowers. Don’t worry, Sowers [...]