Running 2006 World Series Of Poker Thread

So if I'm not mistaken, that means Allen Cunningham is the only previous bracelet winner/big name left in the field. That's pretty amazing. I figured the final 80 would include at least 4 or 5 well-known players.

 

I think Brenes is still left. Not sure if he's won a WSOP bracelet but he has won big tourneys before.

 

I'd say Jeffrey Lisandro and Humberto Brenes are known by a few poker fans, certainly me.  

The bracelet winners left in the main event field, as of 7 p.m. CDT on Sunday:

DAN SCHMIECH (Limit Hold-em, 2005)

PRAHLAD FRIEDMAN (PL Hold'em, 2003)

ALLEN CUNNINGHAM (NL Hold'em, 2006; NL Hold'em, 2005; 2-7 NL, 2002; seven stud, 2001)

HUMBERTO BRENES (Omaha PL, Limit Hold'em, 1993)

 

Down to 74. wow. Getting close.

Apparently Annie Duke busted out in tears when she was eliminated. That'll make ESPN happy I guess.

 

The only big name pro still in the running for the top prize of $12 million was Humberto Brenes with 480,000.
Brenes said he threw away pocket jacks rather than risk calling an all-in bet from an opponent. "I have time. I'll come back," he said.
Annie Duke, one of two women left in the room Sunday afternoon, busted out in tears when she pushed all in before the flop with an ace and three but was beaten by pocket eights when she couldn't catch another ace. She started the day with 919,000 in chips.


Stupid AP.

Only big-name pro LOL

 

She should cry. Putting all her chips in on a weak ace is one of the all-time no-nos. All I'm asking form here on out is that Cunningham makes the final table. I love the little-guy stories, but for the love of God I would love to see a great poker player win this thing for once. Nothing against Raymer and Hachem, who are excellent pros, but Cunningham deserves it. Great player who has put in his time. Same for Brenes and Lisandro, though I'm just partial to Cunningham's style.

 

Hate to be a dick, but you'd think AP LAS VEGAS might have something of a sense for the history of this thing. This has to be a bitch to cover, but to quote the Geico caveman ... "next time, do a little research ... now I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa."

 

I don't have much of an appetite, thank you.

 

Lester, you may have had the best back-to-back replies in recent SJ history right there.

Don't want to lose in a major tournament and cry on TV? Don't push with A-3.

 

In case anybody wants another rooting interest...I mentioned Rob Berryman earlier on the thread, but he's hanging in there entering today's play....33rd in chips with 1,150,00...Just got interviewed by ESPN so he will get some TV time. Kid is going to be one of the best pros around in five years. He's a 21-year-old college student from Alabama I met playing a sit and go the first night I was in Vegas. (I MIGHT give up the $220 I won that night to be where he is right now, but...). Kid has incredible instincts. Needs to catch some cards today, but he's got that aura about him at a table. If he gets on a good run, he'll make the final table. As it is, he's going to cash for at least 200K. Not bad for a 21-year-old in his first real tournament. (he got in online for $15). He's going to play fulltime after college, and you will hear a lot from him down the road.

 

Have really enjoyed your stuff from the WSOP. I'm a big Jason Lester fan myself and after reading your stuff I'm going to try a couple of on-line qualifiers even if I have no prayer of getting in. Might as well give it a shot.

BTW, Hachem's demise in this thing was just a shame ... the complete opposite of Annie Duke's donkey play.

 

Thanks, Lester, you should do it. The experience alone is worth it.

Duke played like a donkey at our table, too. Not sure how she got so far. Hachem played darned near flawless poker all week.

By the way, I can't play, but I can pick winners...This just in...

Mon Aug 07 12:43:00 PDT 2006

Rob Berryman Doubles Up

Rob Berryman raises to $100,000 on the button. Rob Roseman re-raises to $350,000 from the small blind. Ricki Nielson re-raises all-in and has both players covered. Berryman makes the call and Roseman folds. Nielson shows A3 and Berryman shows QQ. The board comes KJ748 and Berryman doubles up to $3,520,000 and Nielson takes a hit down to $1,600,000.