WSOP Final Table: "Official" News, Results, and Discussion

[Dynasty]

A new World Series of Poker champion will be crowned when play resumes today at 4pm (Las Vegas time) at Binion's. The championship will be contested by eight "unknowns" and "bad boy" (or just misunderstood?) Mike Matusow.

Everybody will be a millionaire after this tournament. For the first time, everybody who made the final table will take home at least $1,000,000. Here are the payouts.

1st $7,500,000
2nd $4,250,000
3rd $2,500,000
4th $2,000,000
5th $1,750,000
6th $1,500,000
7th $1,300,000
8th $1,150,000
9th $1,000,000

Chip stacks are particularly even in the middle of the pack and the chip leader doesn't have nearly as commanding a lead as Greg Raymer had a year ago. Here are the seating assignments and chip stacks at the start of play.

Joseph Hachem - $5,420,000 (seat 1)
Andrew Black - $8,140,000 (seat 2)
Tex Barch - $9,330,000 (seat 3)
Daniel Bergsdorf - $5,270,000 (seat 4)
Mike Matusow - $7,410,000 (seat 5)
Aaron Kanter - $10,700,000 (seat 6)
Brad Kondracki - $1,180,000 (seat 7)
Steve Dannenmann - $5,460,000 (seat 8)
Scott Lazar - $3,370,000 (seat 9)]

[Paluka]

Anyone know any of these guys online handles? Matusow's are well-known to be MrPokeJoke on Stars and I think he is dill pickle on UB.

[Kevmath]

The two remaining from PokerStars:

Daniel "Berka" Bergsdorf
Brad "Bogey54" Kondracki

From Bluesquare.com here's the Final Table Odds:

Black 9-2
Barch 5-1
Kanter 5-1
Matusow 11-2
Hachem 6-1
Bergsdorf 7-1
Dannenmann 7-1
Lazar 10-1
Kondracki 16-1

Kevin...

[2planka]

Dynasty - what level/blinds do they start at today? (CP refuses to load for me here at work).

[Kevmath]

About 40 minutes left of 10k Ante, 50k/100k blinds.

[Easy E]

So we don't get all of the questions again when CP doesn't have updates early on.

Unless Harrah's changes it, the cards will be dealt at 7:00 pm EDT (4 pm local)

[Legian]

Andy Black - Good story.

http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-tournaments/event.php?id=1228&screen=writeup&writeup_id=267

[TylerD]

Very interesting story. Use the URL Instant UBB Code to post a link next time though.

[Ghazban]

Can anyone point me to a good picture of the big-denomination chips used at the ME final table?

[krimson]

Is 4pm "local" vegas time, or 2+2 time?

Also, I know this has been asked before but I lost the link in the sea of wsop threads. What is the site which is providing the live coverage like Stars did last year?

[Easy E]

Is 4pm "local" vegas time, or 2+2 time?

As to the other, I don't know who's providing "live" coverage. Card Player is blogging some hands- check their site and go to the WSOP live updates section

[Easy E]

It's too late to buy in and sneak some souvenir chips into your stack. /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Ghazban]

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It's too late to buy in and sneak some souvenir chips into your stack. /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

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Damb, you got me /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I was just curious as to what the 50K chips look like. The text reports have described them differently so I don't have a good mental picture. Obviously, I'll see them on TV but the big denomination chips didn't get used (I don't think) until the ME so it'll be quite a few weeks until the later rounds make it to ESPN.

[Kevmath]

www.gutshot.com (http://www.gutshot.com) will have a "virtual" final table (using pokerchamps software) as well as have their own audio stream with what has been announced as Hansen, Luske, Juanda, Seidel and Barry Martin of Gutshot.

Kevin...

[Guernica4000]

Anyone but the "Mouth" !!!!!!!!!!!

Would poker be as big as it is today had Mike Matusow been at the final table or won it instead of Moneymaker?

From cardplayer.com

Date / Time: 2005-07-14 16:28:00
Title: Matusow and Sheikhan
Log: Matusow and Sheikhan continue lobbing insults and taunts at one another, much to the delight of the crowd. One of them appears to be taking it much more seriously than the other. We won't say which one, but it's not Matusow.

Date / Time: 2005-07-14 16:36:00
Title: Comedy Hour at the Binion's
Log: While Mike Matusow and Shawn Sheikhan continue to banter back and forth on table 117. Scott Lazar, in the two seat on table 129 leaned back from the table and decided to join in the banter. Lazar leaned back and suggested, "Switch that table to decaf!" The joke lightened the escalating confrontation between Matusow and Sheikhan.

Date / Time: 2005-07-14 23:26:00
Title: WSOP or WWE
Log: At the final table, it is hard to tell if we are at the World Series of Poker or a World Wrestling Entertainment event. Mike "The Mouth" Matusow and Shahram "Iron Sheik" Sheikhan have tossed verbal jabs at one another all day, It just got a little Jerry Springer like at the final table when Matusow went into a long diatribe about giving Shahram a million bucks and then beating him out of it on the felt. The crowd went nuts, Sheikhan’s supporters started pushing towards the stage and someone was escorted out the doors by security. The tension is high with $24 million up for grabs between the remaining players.

The guy is just an idiot. I still remember him yelling at Raymer and then crying like a little girl when he got busted.

ANYONE BUT THE MOUTH!!!!

[Douche Bag]

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Anyone but the "Mouth" !!!!!!!!!!!

Would poker be as big as it is today had Mike Matusow been at the final table or won it instead of Moneymaker?

From cardplayer.com

Date / Time: 2005-07-14 16:28:00
Title: Matusow and Sheikhan
Log: Matusow and Sheikhan continue lobbing insults and taunts at one another, much to the delight of the crowd. One of them appears to be taking it much more seriously than the other. We won't say which one, but it's not Matusow.

Date / Time: 2005-07-14 16:36:00
Title: Comedy Hour at the Binion's
Log: While Mike Matusow and Shawn Sheikhan continue to banter back and forth on table 117. Scott Lazar, in the two seat on table 129 leaned back from the table and decided to join in the banter. Lazar leaned back and suggested, "Switch that table to decaf!" The joke lightened the escalating confrontation between Matusow and Sheikhan.

Date / Time: 2005-07-14 23:26:00
Title: WSOP or WWE
Log: At the final table, it is hard to tell if we are at the World Series of Poker or a World Wrestling Entertainment event. Mike "The Mouth" Matusow and Shahram "Iron Sheik" Sheikhan have tossed verbal jabs at one another all day, It just got a little Jerry Springer like at the final table when Matusow went into a long diatribe about giving Shahram a million bucks and then beating him out of it on the felt. The crowd went nuts, Sheikhan’s supporters started pushing towards the stage and someone was escorted out the doors by security. The tension is high with $24 million up for grabs between the remaining players.

The guy is just an idiot. I still remember him yelling at Raymer and then crying like a little girl when he got busted.

ANYONE BUT THE MOUTH!!!!

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GO MIKE!

[benza13]

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Anyone but the "Mouth" !!!!!!!!!!!

Would poker be as big as it is today had Mike Matusow been at the final table or won it instead of Moneymaker?

From cardplayer.com

Date / Time: 2005-07-14 16:28:00
Title: Matusow and Sheikhan
Log: Matusow and Sheikhan continue lobbing insults and taunts at one another, much to the delight of the crowd. One of them appears to be taking it much more seriously than the other. We won't say which one, but it's not Matusow.

Date / Time: 2005-07-14 16:36:00
Title: Comedy Hour at the Binion's
Log: While Mike Matusow and Shawn Sheikhan continue to banter back and forth on table 117. Scott Lazar, in the two seat on table 129 leaned back from the table and decided to join in the banter. Lazar leaned back and suggested, "Switch that table to decaf!" The joke lightened the escalating confrontation between Matusow and Sheikhan.

Date / Time: 2005-07-14 23:26:00
Title: WSOP or WWE
Log: At the final table, it is hard to tell if we are at the World Series of Poker or a World Wrestling Entertainment event. Mike "The Mouth" Matusow and Shahram "Iron Sheik" Sheikhan have tossed verbal jabs at one another all day, It just got a little Jerry Springer like at the final table when Matusow went into a long diatribe about giving Shahram a million bucks and then beating him out of it on the felt. The crowd went nuts, Sheikhan’s supporters started pushing towards the stage and someone was escorted out the doors by security. The tension is high with $24 million up for grabs between the remaining players.

The guy is just an idiot. I still remember him yelling at Raymer and then crying like a little girl when he got busted.

ANYONE BUT THE MOUTH!!!!

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After last year's World Series I would have agreed with you. But everything I have read, seen and heard since then has made me really like Mike and I am definitely pulling for him this year. At this point another amateur winning is not going to increase the pool of fish for anything except the WSOP qualifiers. Mike sometimes acts like an ass at the table, but its his way of needling people (and is a hell of a lot better than H-Dog's tactics). Mike is a pro who lets his emotions out a little too much and it is clear that others who know him understand this and that they generally feel he is a great guy. Even he and Raymer have become friendly this year after last years incidents, and Mike seemed genuinely disgusted about the play that took Raymer out.

I guess this is a longwinded way of saying GO MIKE, show everyone that the pro's can still do it in the donkfest that is the ME.

[Smackdab]

[ QUOTE ]
Anyone but the "Mouth" !!!!!!!!!!!

Would poker be as big as it is today had Mike Matusow been at the final table or won it instead of Moneymaker?

From cardplayer.com

Date / Time: 2005-07-14 16:28:00
Title: Matusow and Sheikhan
Log: Matusow and Sheikhan continue lobbing insults and taunts at one another, much to the delight of the crowd. One of them appears to be taking it much more seriously than the other. We won't say which one, but it's not Matusow.

Date / Time: 2005-07-14 16:36:00
Title: Comedy Hour at the Binion's
Log: While Mike Matusow and Shawn Sheikhan continue to banter back and forth on table 117. Scott Lazar, in the two seat on table 129 leaned back from the table and decided to join in the banter. Lazar leaned back and suggested, "Switch that table to decaf!" The joke lightened the escalating confrontation between Matusow and Sheikhan.

Date / Time: 2005-07-14 23:26:00
Title: WSOP or WWE
Log: At the final table, it is hard to tell if we are at the World Series of Poker or a World Wrestling Entertainment event. Mike "The Mouth" Matusow and Shahram "Iron Sheik" Sheikhan have tossed verbal jabs at one another all day, It just got a little Jerry Springer like at the final table when Matusow went into a long diatribe about giving Shahram a million bucks and then beating him out of it on the felt. The crowd went nuts, Sheikhan’s supporters started pushing towards the stage and someone was escorted out the doors by security. The tension is high with $24 million up for grabs between the remaining players.

The guy is just an idiot. I still remember him yelling at Raymer and then crying like a little girl when he got busted.

ANYONE BUT THE MOUTH!!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

I have to admit Matusow has grown on me. His tantrums this year appear to be self-depreciating caricatures of himself. He's taking on the "bad" guys and leaving the "good" guys alone. Unlike last year when he came off looking like a tool, this year he seems to be using his image as a weapon with a purpose. Gonna be an interesting final table with "The Mouth" there among the unkowns. Too bad his nemesis from yeaterday has packed it up but I'm sure Mike will find a new target.

I'm pulling for Matusow here and looking forward to the ESPN broadcasts of the ME.

[trm22]

Here's another story from March this year:

http://www.cardplayer.com/cpeurope/archives/?a_id=10&m_id=3

[UMTerp]

Steve Dannenmann article from today's Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/14/AR2005071402076.html)

[West]

Wow, it's obvious this guy can really play, but it's great to see someone who, like Greg Raymer, believes in treating opponents with the same respect he'd like them to show him. It would be great if he wins.

[Uglyowl]

It is fun rooting against villians. Matusow is great for the final table. Love him or hate him, at least he keeps things interesting.

9 no-names would be no good.

[betgo]

http://www.pokervoice.com/index.php?a=l&p=4

I think this is more complete than Cardplayer or Pokerwire.

[betgo]

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[Georgia Avenue]

Official "BIGUP!" to the Crazy Old-Bay swilling MD player!

We're all pulling for you back home Steve (not that he reads these forums! Heheh.)

Feel the power of the stench!

[nervous]

I would really like to see these two as the final two. Can you imagine the banter then? Or even better, a fistfight.

THAT would make some serious entertainment.

[popniklas]

</font><blockquote><font class="small">Svar till:</font><hr />
Can anyone point me to a good picture of the big-denomination chips used at the ME final table?

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[Luke]

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www.gutshot.com (http://www.gutshot.com) will have a "virtual" final table (using pokerchamps software) as well as have their own audio stream with what has been announced as Hansen, Luske, Juanda, Seidel and Barry Martin of Gutshot.

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This sounds cool.

Does anyone know of any other sites that are going to be a "virtual" final table?

Luke

[Kevmath]

I'm pretty sure Gutshot is the only site giving this a go, as Pokerstars said they weren't going to do it this year.

Kevin...

[$ock]

No one has said anything about Tex Barch (to my knowledge), but he seems to be the most solid player at the table.

I wouldn't be surprised if he wins.

[gr8vertical]

[ QUOTE ]
Steve Dannenmann article from today's Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/14/AR2005071402076.html)

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"I'm not doing this for the money. I'll split it with my pal Jerry and I'll stick the rest in the bank. I'll donate some to charity because there are people who need it more than me."


That's pretty cool. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Boris]

Berka play goot in tournaments. wouldn't be suprised if he wins this thing.

[UMTerp]

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Berka play goot in tournaments. wouldn't be suprised if he wins this thing.

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He's my pick too, though I'm rooting for Steve.

I'd like to see a Pokerstars threepeat for selfish reasons too, as I do almost all of my online playing there, and I'd imagine it'd help to grow their customer base.

[72off]

I'm pulling for Black. Good story, sounds like a talented player and a nice guy. What more can you ask for?

Anyone else notice how his stack went from about $2 million at the start of yesterday to over $13 million at one point? Too bad he made that call with KJ vs. JJ at the end of the night, I guess Fillmaff got to him or something.

I still like his chances though, he played very well yesterday.

[Nottom]

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I'm pulling for Black. Good story, sounds like a talented player and a nice guy. What more can you ask for?

Anyone else notice how his stack went from about $2 million at the start of yesterday to over $13 million at one point? Too bad he made that call with KJ vs. JJ at the end of the night, I guess Fillmaff got to him or something.

I still like his chances though, he played very well yesterday.

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He pushed with KJ.

[72off]

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He pushed with KJ.

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Yeah, you're right. I meant to say made that play with KJ. That's what happens when you don't proofread...

[Willluck]

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The two remaining from PokerStars:

Daniel "Berka" Bergsdorf
Brad "Bogey54" Kondracki

From Bluesquare.com here's the Final Table Odds:

Black 9-2
Barch 5-1
Kanter 5-1
Matusow 11-2
Hachem 6-1
Bergsdorf 7-1
Dannenmann 7-1
Lazar 10-1
Kondracki 16-1

Kevin...

[/ QUOTE ]They're giving Matusow particularly low odds. It's not like he is just a total donk, and he has chips to work with. I think betting for Matusow would be +EV.
edit: n/m I thought they were giving him 11-1.

[J.Brown]

John "Tex" Barch will be 2005 WSOP Champion.

He plays good but more importantly won't let the spotlight bother him and he has played in bigger plo and plh games for quite a few year. Nerves won't be a factor and I think we can count on a Mike Matusow blow up. I was there when he bluffed off a ton of money at the final table with 7-2 off. It will happen again.

cheers. J.Brown

[Vee Quiva]

If Matusow wins the ME:

What's the over under on how long til he is dead from raging parties and/or some other irate player giving him a beat down. I say 3 years.

His drug dealer must be licking his chops.

[Easy E]

Well, at least the details aren't getting recorded incorrectly:

"Aaron Kanter doubles up
He is all in against Greg Raymer with just QJ against Raymer's cowboys. He hits a heart flush on the river and is lucky to survive.

[asb165]

Second year law student at Penn.

Brad Kondracki Article from Philadelphia Inquirer (http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/12141859.htm)

He's also a Cornell grad.

Use Bugmenot (http://www.bugmenot.com) for site registration if it prompts you.

[IdiotVig]

Earlier today, a friend argued that Matusow's chances were "twice as good as ICM indicated". So, Matusow has 13.1% of the total stack in play right now, and I promptly offered my friend 8-3 on Matusow winning, which he took even more promptly.

Who do you think got the better of this? Or, is it roughly equal?

-IdiotVig

[dealer_toe]

I think it'll come down to Black and Barch even though my sentimental favorite is Matusow. Black seems to playing really well and pretty aggressive. Barch has been solid so far also.

[canis582]

In the inky article about Brad K., it said he became a millionare by reaching the final table. Yeah...hes a millionare if he doesnt pay taxes. I may or may not be correct here, but don't the big winners all have to pay 37% or something crazy like that? That is some major juice.

I know they are still getting $650,000 or so, but doesnt that turn the buyin into a 6,300+3,700?

[Recliner]

No, because they might not pay US taxes. Also, I don't have the tax tables in front of me but once you start making over like 200k a year or so you end up paying really high taxes anyways so does that mean your job is 120k+80k (Or whatever it actually is)?

[AcesUp]

For those amounts, they will pay 35% in Federal taxes, plus any State taxes due (I live in California, and it's another 9.3%).

Of course, buy-in fees and any other tournament or side-game losses are deductible up to the amount won.


-Aces

[TomHimself]

[ QUOTE ]
www.gutshot.com (http://www.gutshot.com) will have a "virtual" final table (using pokerchamps software) as well as have their own audio stream with what has been announced as Hansen, Luske, Juanda, Seidel and Barry Martin of Gutshot.

Kevin...

[/ QUOTE ]I jsut fired it up, and it looks good. Hopefully it will be /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[DarthIgnurnt]

Taxes on poker winnings? Thats just crazy talk.

9.3% state tax??? Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesus are you kidding me?

[TomHimself]

can someone post where all the final 9 players are from?

[UMTerp]

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can someone post where all the final 9 players are from?

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http://cardplayer.com/imgGal/2005-07/20050714_93_023.jpg

SEAT ONE - Joseph Hachem (Melbourne, Australia) - $5,420,000

Joseph Hachem, age 39, is a professional poker player who was born in Lebanon and lives in Australia. He will occupy seat one. Hachem is married with four children. This is his first World Series of Poker. He has been playing poker for 10 years. Heading into today's action, his chip count stands at $5,420,000.

http://cardplayer.com/imgGal/2005-07/20050714_93_024.jpg

SEAT TWO - Andrew Black (Dublin, Ireland) - $8,140,000

Andrew Black, a 39-year-old charity worker born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and living in Dublin, Ireland, will occupy seat two. Known as "The Monk," Black, who is single, holds a law degree from Trinity College in Dublin. This is his fifth year in the World Series of Poker. He finished 14th in the World Series of Poker World Championship in 1997. Heading into today's play, his chip count stands at $8,140,000.

http://cardplayer.com/imgGal/2005-07/20050714_93_025.jpg

SEAT THREE - Tex Barch (McKinney, Texas) - $9,330,000

John Derick Barch, age 34, will occupy seat three. Better known as "Tex," Barch was born in Richardson, Tex. and now lives in McKinney, Tex. A former professional player, Barch is the owner of a beer garden. He is married with two children. Barch has a business degree from the University of Montana. He has been playing poker for 12 years, and this is his third year at the World Series of Poker. Heading into today's action, his chip count stands at $9,330,000.

http://cardplayer.com/imgGal/2005-07/20050714_93_012.jpg

SEAT FOUR - Daniel Bergsdorf (Umea, Sweden) - $5,270,000

Daniel Bergsdorf, a 27-year-old truck driver from Umea, Sweden, will occupy seat four. Bergsdorf, who is single, goes by the nickname "Berka." This is his first year at the World Series of Poker. Heading into today's play, his chip count stands at $5,270,000.

http://cardplayer.com/imgGal/2005-07/20050714_93_043.jpg

SEAT FIVE - Mike Matusow (Las Vegas, Nevada) - $7,410,000

Mike Matusow, a 37-year-old professional player born in Los Angeles and now living in Las Vegas, will occupy seat five. Matusow, who is single, is a former poker dealer. He has been playing in the World Series of Poker for 10+ years and has won two gold bracelets (1999 No Limit Hold'em; 2002 Omaha Hi/Lo). He has finished in the money at the World Series of Poker 18 times. Heading into today's action, his chip count stands at $7,410,000.

http://cardplayer.com/imgGal/2005-07/20050714_93_020.jpg

SEAT SIX - Aaron Kanter (Lodi, California) - $10,700,000

Aaron Kanter, a 27-year-old professional player from Elk Grove, Calif., will occupy seat six. Known as "AK," Kanter holds a bachelor's degree in liberal studies from Chico State. He is a former loan officer. Kanter was born in Lodi, Calif., and is engaged to be married. This is his first year at the World Series of Poker. Heading into today's action, he is the chip leader, with $10,700,000.

http://cardplayer.com/imgGal/2005-07/20050714_93_006.jpg

SEAT SEVEN - Brad Kondracki (Kingston, Pennsylvania) - $1,180,000

Brad Kondracki, a 24-year-old law student at the University of Pennsylvania, will occupy seat seven. Kondracki, who holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Cornell University, was born and resides in Kingston, Pa. Kondracki is single. He has been playing poker for less than two years. This is his first World Series of Poker. Heading into today's action, his chip count stands at $1,180,000.

http://cardplayer.com/imgGal/2005-07/20050713_93_018.jpg

SEAT EIGHT - Steve Dannenmann (Severn, Maryland) - $5,460,000

Steven Dannenmann, age 38, is a CPA and mortgage banker from Severn, Md. He will occupy seat eight. Born in Brooklyn Park, Md., Dannenmann is married with one child. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Baltimore. This is his first World Series of Poker. Heading into today's play, his chip count stands at $5,460,000.

http://cardplayer.com/imgGal/2005-07/20050714_93_011.jpg

SEAT NINE - Scott Lazar (Studio City, California) - $3,370,000

"Scott Lazar, a 42-year-old production assistant for independent films, will occupy seat nine. He was born in Woodmere, NY, and lives in Studio City, Calif. Lazar, who is single and has two boys, is also a professional magician and goes by the nickname "Magic." This is his fourth World Series of Poker, where he has finished once in the money. Lazar has been playing poker for 18 years. Heading into today's play, his chip count stands at $3,370,000."

[BlackRain]

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Thanks for this link! What a great idea.

[TomHimself]

ty terp /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[DarthIgnurnt]

Interesting ... I think ESPN can do plenty with this final table.

6 handsome guys, the Evil Marcel Luske, Mike the Mouth, and some other guy.

Add that to the inherent rivalry between Swedes and Aussies (a remnant of the Swedo-Australian conflict of 1956-1982), and this is going to be a final table to remember.

[illunious]

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Thanks for this link! What a great idea.

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Yeah, thanks! They have a Firefox extension too, I love it!

[GrandmaStabone]

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Thanks for this link! What a great idea.

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[Mason Hellmuth]

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the inherent rivalry between Swedes and Aussies (a remnant of the Swedo-Australian conflict of 1956-1982)

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Shenanigans.

[duma]

so who is placing money down here on the odds? i am going to take Tex and Andy. this Kanter guy's luck is going to run out today.

and i agree with Greg Raymer. Matusow winning would be bad for poker.

[KJ o]

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Add that to the inherent rivalry between Swedes and Aussies (a remnant of the Swedo-Australian conflict of 1956-1982), and this is going to be a final table to remember.

[/ QUOTE ]

An inside joke I completely missed or something that will make the flames in earlier threads sound intelligent by comparison?

(FWIW, Sweden is the country in the world that has not been to war for the longest continous time, almost 200 years. Partly, that was because of cowardish behaviour in WWII. Please, no comments on that in this thread.)

[benfranklin]

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"Scott Lazar, a 42-year-old production assistant for independent films, will occupy seat nine. He was born in Woodmere, NY, and lives in Studio City, Calif. Lazar, who is single and has two boys, is also a professional magician

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That is so totally Rocks and Rings /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[GrandmaStabone]

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"Scott Lazar, a 42-year-old production assistant for independent films, will occupy seat nine. He was born in Woodmere, NY, and lives in Studio City, Calif. Lazar, who is single and has two boys, is also a professional magician

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That is so totally Rocks and Rings /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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lol

[Mr_Gordon]

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[TomHimself]

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and i agree with Greg Raymer. Matusow winning would be bad for poker.

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Where did Raymer say this? I doubt he did. Would love to see a link or something to back up this statement.

[/ QUOTE ]he said it like a hour ago on 2+2. search for his most recent post

[Boltsfan1992]

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and i agree with Greg Raymer. Matusow winning would be bad for poker.

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Where did Raymer say this? I doubt he did. Would love to see a link or something to back up this statement.

[/ QUOTE ]

Maybe you haven't read it yet, but he gives his thoughts on the thread or two below this one. "Thanks again for your support" I think is the title of it.

BTW, Mike would not make a good representative for this game, and I don't think Mike wants to give anything back. My impression of the guy is that he thinks of himself only and doesn't pick his acquaintances very well...

I'm in full agreement with Greg on this one. I seem to experience a trashtalker every week now. I still keep the chat on...it's a fun read.

PB

[Mr_Gordon]

Ya sorry guys, I'm a donk for not seeing his post.

[sketchy1]

There's some audio broadcasts but listening to poker is about as interesting as watching grass grow.

Hand for hand updates via pokertrails.com

Well they do have Hellmuth. Won't be too boring /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[duma]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
and i agree with Greg Raymer. Matusow winning would be bad for poker.

[/ QUOTE ]
Where did Raymer say this? I doubt he did. Would love to see a link or something to back up this statement.

[/ QUOTE ]

Maybe you haven't read it yet, but he gives his thoughts on the thread or two below this one. "Thanks again for your support" I think is the title of it.

BTW, Mike would not make a good representative for this game, and I don't think Mike wants to give anything back. My impression of the guy is that he thinks of himself only and doesn't pick his acquaintances very well...

I'm in full agreement with Greg on this one. I seem to experience a trashtalker every week now. I still keep the chat on...it's a fun read.

PB

[/ QUOTE ]

if you have Comcast On Demand cable you might be able to see some "interesting" poker shows on there. they are from the Players Network. its kinda funny that there is a ton of gambling related content on there.

anyways, there are ON Demand shows for poker and the one that is currently on there features Matusow, Sklansky, and Todd Brunson talking about Omaha Hi-Lo. you can tell that Sklansky doesnt want to be there. Matusow is constantly talking and stepping over everyone and Sklansky just has this look on his face that is priceless. All 2+2'ers should check this out.

Comcast digital cable. go to On Demand, then Lifestyle, then Gambling, then Poker.

[cwsiggy]

The Gutshot interface of the virtual table looks pretty good. They are currently doing some test hands. link - you may need to register for that link to work!

http://www.gutshotbank.com/gutshot/finaltable.jsp?auth=true

[goofball]

[ QUOTE ]
The two remaining from PokerStars:

Daniel "Berka" Bergsdorf
Brad "Bogey54" Kondracki

From Bluesquare.com here's the Final Table Odds:

Black 9-2
Barch 5-1
Kanter 5-1
Matusow 11-2
Hachem 6-1
Bergsdorf 7-1
Dannenmann 7-1
Lazar 10-1
Kondracki 16-1

Kevin...

[/ QUOTE ]

Mathematically it looks like Kanter is the best bet, and Kondracki is by far the worst.

[BlackRain]

[ QUOTE ]
The Gutshot interface of the virtual table looks pretty good. They are currently doing some test hands. link - you may need to register for that link to work!

http://www.gutshotbank.com/gutshot/finaltable.jsp?auth=true

[/ QUOTE ]

I just see a gray screen. Are they still testing?

[cwsiggy]

hmmm Mine looks fine - You probably need to register - just any username and your e-mail. I figure it's worth the inevitable spam from gutshot which I'll just shove into my bulk folder.

[Publos Nemesis]

[ QUOTE ]

I just see a gray screen. Are they still testing?

[/ QUOTE ]

No. Download java like it tells you.

[GrandmaStabone]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
The Gutshot interface of the virtual table looks pretty good. They are currently doing some test hands. link - you may need to register for that link to work!

http://www.gutshotbank.com/gutshot/finaltable.jsp?auth=true

[/ QUOTE ]

I just see a gray screen. Are they still testing?

[/ QUOTE ]

Do you have the required java software? (i didn't and it was gray for me)

[shots]

[ QUOTE ]

1st $7,500,000
2nd $4,250,000
3rd $2,500,000
4th $2,000,000
5th $1,750,000
6th $1,500,000
7th $1,300,000
8th $1,150,000
9th $1,000,000


[/ QUOTE ]


I'm predicting a lot of action based on this payoff structure. The jump from 10th to 9th is was 400K! no wonder most people were playing pretty tight when it was 10 handed but now it goes to a 150K difference that should promote action. The jump from 4th to 3rd is only 500K when the jump from 10th to 9th was 400K, I know they wanted to pay everyone at the final table a mil but this structure just seems wrong to me.

[BlackRain]

Thanks guys. I am installing the Java, thought I had it.

[ClaytonN]

The cardplayer broadcast starts now with Jeff Shulman and Phil Hellmuth. You can get it from Cardplayer.com, but you need the newest update of RealPlayer.

And Jess Shulman sounds like Kip from Napolean Dynamite.

[duma]

Quote from card player radio

Hellmuth interview with Matusow.

Mike says, "Im gonna have to bust that guy that took out Raymer just to teach him a lesson."

Hellmuth: "That call was just sickening, JQ suited."

[Brain]

[ QUOTE ]
The cardplayer broadcast starts now with Jeff Shulman and Phil Hellmuth. You can get it from Cardplayer.com, but you need the newest update of RealPlayer.

And Jess Shulman sounds like Kip from Napolean Dynamite.

[/ QUOTE ]

Super, just who I want to listen to. /images/graemlins/crazy.gif "Looks like I'm in quite a predicament."

[Gorgonian]

Could you please link to it directly for me or tell me where to look on cardplayer's site? I've been looking for 30 minutes.

[Kevmath]

Cardplayer.com, there's a link to click on the home page, it shouldn't be that hard to find.

Kevin...

[Gorgonian]

and yet it is. I just said Id been looking for it for 30 minutes and cant find it. Can you please link to it directly or tell me in detail how to find it on the cardplayer site?

[ClaytonN]

Just get the newest version of RealPlayer, the link to the broadcast is right on the main page of 'real guide'.

[grjr]

[ QUOTE ]
and yet it is. I just said Id been looking for it for 30 minutes and cant find it. Can you please link to it directly or tell me in detail how to find it on the cardplayer site?

[/ QUOTE ]

http://www.cardplayer.com/audio/

[Gorgonian]

[ QUOTE ]


http://www.cardplayer.com/audio/

[/ QUOTE ]

Thank you very much, sir

[Russ McGinley]

Broadcast isn't working for me. I have the very latest RP and all the updates.

[Homer]

[ QUOTE ]
Second year law student at Penn.

Brad Kondracki Article from Philadelphia Inquirer (http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/12141859.htm)

He's also a Cornell grad.

Use Bugmenot (http://www.bugmenot.com) for site registration if it prompts you.

[/ QUOTE ]

Did anyone see the interview with this guy on Cardplayer? They asked him if he was going to stay in law school and although he didn't say no, it seemed quite obvious he was going to drop out. Doesn't he realize that a million bucks after taxes isn't that much money (in other words, he's not going to live off of $500-600K for the rest of his life)?

[Kevmath]

I've been getting it fine, until about a minute ago, now it seems to be getting hammered.

Kevin...

[72off]

[ QUOTE ]
Did anyone see the interview with this guy on Cardplayer? They asked him if he was going to stay in law school and although he didn't say no, it seemed quite obvious he was going to drop out. Doesn't he realize that a million bucks after taxes isn't that much money (in other words, he's not going to live off of $500-600K for the rest of his life)?

[/ QUOTE ]

Who needs law school? He's one of the 9 best poker players in the world now. Geez, some people...

[shots]

It seemed to me that he was not answering because he didn't know how much money he would walk away with. He maybe short stacked but he still could walk away with 7.5 mil. and if he does I'd say it's a safe bet that he never has to work again. All he has to do is hire a financial advisor and invest properly.

[ziggy_m]

[ QUOTE ]
I've been getting it fine, until about a minute ago, now it seems to be getting hammered.

Kevin...

[/ QUOTE ]
God Realplayer sucks.

[Russ McGinley]

[ QUOTE ]
God Realplayer sucks.

[/ QUOTE ]

[touchfaith]

working great here, move out of the sticks...

nice being able to listen and play instead of having to click all damn night

[Kevmath]

Restart the player, then go to tools/preferences/connections and bump it up to T1, and see if that helps.

[Russ McGinley]

It started on the T1 setting. I moved it around and still nothing.

[$ock]

OK, so when is FT play starting ??

[shant]

Have you updated to the newest version? If you're using the old boxy-blueish interface, you should go download the new one. I hate RealPlayer as much as the next guy, but the new version is approaching a decent application, and it hasn't skipped yet.

[KneeCo]

What did they just say on the Cardplayer radio show?
One of the players has 4 final tables in 9 tourneys?!??

[Kevmath]

Try it...

Rename your HOSTS file, it had crippled it, then try the link again.

IN XP:

Most likely in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC

My HOSTS file is large and prevents a lot of things...

&gt;TW&lt;

Taken from Trainwreck on another thread

[duma]

is anyone recording the card player stream? i would really like to hear the commentating again. hellmuth said they talked to Raymer but i missed it.

[ohkanada]

They are singing national anthem now.

[Kevmath]

They're referring to Scott Lazar, I think someone got that wrong and meant 4 cashes?

[ziggy_m]

Who is this Diana chick "singing" the national anthem?


Where's the pukey smiley when you need it?

[flatline]

that was officially the worst national anthem i have ever heard

[Mason Hellmuth]

Worst national anthem ever.

[shant]

Wow this is lame. "For those who have departed the green felt pastures ofo blah blah blah." This guy's cheeseball speech would make me turn in my grave.

[Kevmath]

They started to talk to Raymer, then they did the introductions.

[touchfaith]

Daniel...keep your oh canada's to yourself and show our anthem some respect...

then phil asks for a momment of silence for London...and proceeds to talk over the end of it...

...but...i'd still rather hear them then network stiffs

[Kevmath]

I say stick with Hellmuth/Negreanu skip Lindgren and Harman

[KneeCo]

great little speech by Raymer! pure class

[JosephAnthony]

im lost, is cardplayer's live broadcast up yet? and what about gut shot? are they playing yet? im so lost...

[Kevmath]

Cardplayer.com/radio need to have Real Player

[Brain]

[ QUOTE ]
They are singing national anthem now.

[/ QUOTE ]

They did what?

[TimTimSalabim]

[ QUOTE ]
im lost, is cardplayer's live broadcast up yet? and what about gut shot? are they playing yet? im so lost...

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes, don't know, Yes they just started hand 1.

[KneeCo]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
They are singing national anthem now.

[/ QUOTE ]

They did what?

[/ QUOTE ]


They've done this before too.

I remember on Phil Gordon's podcast, he recorded the anthem on the first day.

It was horribly sung both times.

[Army Eye]

Phil said someone asked for a chip count on the first hand?? I sure hope not.

[TimTimSalabim]

Wow. AA v KK on hand 2. Live poker is rigged!

And he hit the King!

[duma]

MATUSOW HITS THE KING!!!

[Army Eye]

OMFG

[TimTimSalabim]

[ QUOTE ]
MATUSOW HITS THE KING!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

And loses to runner-runner flush!!!!

[touchfaith]

wow

[KneeCo]

WOW!!
ARGH! this should be live on PPV!!!

[duma]

HOLY [censored].

guy gets runner runner flush.

Matisow down pretty big

[Russ McGinley]

Wow I just got the audio to work and I get Daniel N. going nuts over the river.

[TomCollins]

ESPN IS RIGGED!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bulldog]

[ QUOTE ]
MATUSOW HITS THE KING!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Nothing's funner than runner runner!

I /images/graemlins/heart.gif /images/graemlins/heart.gif Matusow losing half his stack. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[JosephAnthony]

Goddamit i cant get my realplayer client to play htis! i feel so left out! it keep ssaying cannot make a connection to the server! F*&amp;^!

[Ghazban]

Live poker is rigged

[Kevmath]

ESPN just got its start to the final table show, so Classic!

[ligastar]

Harrah's has taken a page out of David Stern's NBA. Live poker is rigged.

Greg H.

[Paxosmotic]

I'm watching on java and I damn near passed out, gawd damn.

[rusellmj]

Matusow Pwned with a flush.

[Uglyowl]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
MATUSOW HITS THE KING!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

And loses to runner-runner flush!!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Can't wait to see the blow up on tv

[shant]

Awesome, Hellmuth just discounted every player at the table except for Matusow.

[Los Feliz Slim]

Holy crap, who knew that live streaming audio poker could be that compelling. This is going to make AMAZING TV.

[cyberSTACK]

Are you watching a live video stream? I simply am live audio. Can you provide a link?

Thanks.

[colgin]

[ QUOTE ]
Holy crap, who knew that live streaming audio poker could be that compelling. This is going to make AMAZING TV.

[/ QUOTE ]

Just as I logged in for the audio I caught the AA v. KK matchup. That will be a joy to watch in a few weeks.

[rusellmj]

I got the gutshot/pokerchamps thing working. A little slow but my god the tension on that hand.

[fsuplayer]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
MATUSOW HITS THE KING!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Nothing's funner than runner runner!

I /images/graemlins/heart.gif /images/graemlins/heart.gif Matusow losing half his stack. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]


this needed to be said one more time. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Brain]

[ QUOTE ]
Are you watching a live video stream? I simply am live audio. Can you provide a link?

Thanks.

[/ QUOTE ]

gutshot.com stream (http://www.gutshotbank.com/gutshot/finaltable.jsp?auth=true)

[hobbsinholland]

i got the audio, but what site is doing the hand for hand on their site, like pokerstars or something elese?

[BlackAces]

This sucks. I have the table loaded, but there's no information on it. Just all the players with chip counts of 0.

[Russ McGinley]

Looks like Gutshot has gone down. It never put up any hands or chips, I closed the window to restart it, now Gutshot isn't coming up.

[TimTimSalabim]

I love the Hellmuth/Raymer exchanges:

"When I take a hit like that, I pretend I came to the table with 2 million and just doubled up to 4 million, to put myself in a positive mindset"

"Is that going to be in your book, Greg?"

"It will be now, Phil"

[Russ McGinley]

[ QUOTE ]
I love the Hellmuth/Raymer exchanges:

"When I take a hit like that, I pretend I came to the table with 2 million and just doubled up to 4 million, to put myself in a positive mindset"

"Is that going to be in your book, Greg?"

"It will be now, Phil"

[/ QUOTE ]

Just be glad Greg can get a word in edgewise.

[krimson]

[ QUOTE ]
Looks like Gutshot has gone down. It never put up any hands or chips, I closed the window to restart it, now Gutshot isn't coming up.

[/ QUOTE ]

Yep, they got through 2 hands and everything just died. I'm surprised the cardplayer audio stream has lasted this long.

[Brain]

gutshot's still working for me. it's kinda slow and it looks like lazar just posted the SB on the button, but it's close enough since i won't be watching the whole thing tonight.

is CP working for you yet? you do need to get out of the sticks, russ. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[rusellmj]

Still working for me.

[hobbsinholland]

is it me or are the guys on the audio cast getting back handed jabs at hallmuth ever chance they get? fun to listen to, certainly!

[Russ McGinley]

[ QUOTE ]
is it me or are the guys on the audio cast getting back handed jabs at hallmuth ever chance they get? fun to listen to, certainly!

[/ QUOTE ]

Definitely. Also it really sounds like Daniel could easily be the best poker announcer if he wanted to.

[Russ McGinley]

SPADE! SPADE! SPADE!

[72off]

[ QUOTE ]
Definitely. Also it really sounds like Daniel could easily be the best poker announcer if he wanted to.

[/ QUOTE ]

Phil's doing a pretty good job too. I'm really enjoying this.

[gr8vertical]

This goes to show you don't have to know math to be a good player. ROFL

Phil is getting slammed

[2+2 wannabe]

boom 4 flush for brad doubling up

[ligastar]

"He came in on the back door of the Sante Fe railroad." - Hellmuth

LOL

[Kevmath]

[ QUOTE ]
SPADE! SPADE! SPADE!

[/ QUOTE ]

Your prayer was answered, congrats.

[gojacketz]

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!

[Russ McGinley]

Unreal, 2 all-ins, 2 best hands outdrawn on the flop, 2 best hands redrawn on the river with a flush.

[Bulldog]

[ QUOTE ]
SPADE! SPADE! SPADE!

[/ QUOTE ]

/images/graemlins/spade.gif it is! Go Kondracki! Represent Pennsylvania, after the hit we took earlier today... linky (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Number=2880716&amp;page=0&amp;view=colla psed&amp;sb=5&amp;o=14&amp;fpart=1)

[TimTimSalabim]

[ QUOTE ]
SPADE! SPADE! SPADE!

[/ QUOTE ]

Another backdoor flush! From now on, I'm only playing online.

Edit: I stand corrected, there were 3 spades on the flop. Okay, I can go back to playing live, whew.

[CCx]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
SPADE! SPADE! SPADE!

[/ QUOTE ]

/images/graemlins/spade.gif it is! Go Kondracki! Represent Pennsylvania

[/ QUOTE ]

damn right, reppin' philly, go kondracki!!

[2+2 wannabe]

"there's this nba player i've heard of once or twice from china, his name is yao ming"

phil hellmuth is hilarious

[Mason Hellmuth]

Is the Gutshot applet working for anyone else? I came in after the KK-AA hand and I've never even seen the chip stacks. I wonder if there's any way to get it to update.

[CCx]

it's about 2 hands behind for me right now....hope it clears up, just relying on the cp audio at this point

[AngusThermopyle]

[ QUOTE ]
Unreal, 2 all-ins, 2 best hands outdrawn on the flop, 2 best hands redrawn on the river with a flush.

[/ QUOTE ]

And the 2 /images/graemlins/heart.gif the Turn each time?

[pc in NM]

[ QUOTE ]
Is the Gutshot applet working for anyone else? I came in after the KK-AA hand and I've never even seen the chip stacks. I wonder if there's any way to get it to update.

[/ QUOTE ]

They're 2-3 hands behind for me - very slow, not worth it with the audio....

[2+2 wannabe]

this audio kicks ass

[BlackAces]

Freaking great audio...

Phil (to Greg): I told your wife I loved you the other day, what did she think about that?
Greg (after a pause): I'm sure she thought it was a fraternal love.

[gr8vertical]

Just the audio is exciting enough for me /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[ziggy_m]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Is the Gutshot applet working for anyone else? I came in after the KK-AA hand and I've never even seen the chip stacks. I wonder if there's any way to get it to update.

[/ QUOTE ]

They're 2-3 hands behind for me - very slow, not worth it with the audio....

[/ QUOTE ]
Ditto. They've also screwed up the chipcounts.

[grjr]

The Cardplayer audio had been working great for me but it went out 5 minutes ago and now won't come back.

Anyone else?

[hobbsinholland]

indeed the audio is pretty damn great, infact i am enjoying it more than the tv version...hellmuth, starting the sing chant?

[touchfaith]

Phil's such a dork

[scott8]

I cannot stop laughing at Phil.

This is unbelievably awesome!!

[TimTimSalabim]

Raymer's got a wickedly good sense of humor. I wish they'd let him talk more.

[Russ McGinley]

Phil was actually chanting for Vijay Singh. British Open is on there in LV.

[Kevmath]

Stop the player and start again, i've had to do it a couple times.

[Smarty]

This seals it. Phil Hellmuth is my hero.

[Chipr777]

Hand 2 - Mike Matusow has the button in seat 5, Dannenmann raises to $250,000 from under the gun, Lazar reraises to $1,250,000, and Matusow moves all in. The action is coming fast and furious here early, as these players are ready to gamble for first place.


The action is back on Dannenmann, who folds, but then Lazar quickly calls. Matusow shows pocket kings (Kc-Kh), and Lazar has pocket aces (Ah-Ad). Amazing. Matusow is gonna have to improve here.


The flop comes Kd-Qh-6h, and the crowd explodes in a cheer as Matusow makes a set to take a strong lead. Lazar needs to catch an ace or a runner-runner flush to stay alive.


The turn card is the 2h, giving Lazar a heart flush draw.and can now win with any ace or any heart. The crowd oohs and aahs at the turn of events.


The river card is the Jh, and Lazar makes a runner-runner heart flush on the river to pull victory out of the grasp of Mike Matusow, who walks off the stage, wandering around with his hands on his head. He's still alive, but he would have been the chip leader at the final table.

[grjr]

[ QUOTE ]
Stop the player and start again, i've had to do it a couple times.

[/ QUOTE ]
Thanks. That worked.

[touchfaith]

http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=nuclear+explosion/v=2/SID=w/l=IVI/SIG=12b7una3o/EXP=1121560522/*-http%3A//anitaroddick.com/images/nuclear_explosion_ar.jpg

[BS Yee]

Matusow's going to blow

[hobbsinholland]

nh sir

[BlackAces]

[ QUOTE ]
http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=nuclear+explosion/v=2/SID=w/l=IVI/SIG=12b7una3o/EXP=1121560522/*-http%3A//anitaroddick.com/images/nuclear_explosion_ar.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]
Yep. I can't wait to see that one on TV.

[BS Yee]

Negraneau and Hellmuth are talking Matusow down like he's about to blow.

Apparently Mike had bottom pair on that last hand.

Hellmuth tries to tell Mike the "Varkoni" story.

Mike says he has to take a walk.

Tick Tock. Tick Tock.

[scott8]

Mike just confirmed that he made that last bet with bottom pair.

[Russ McGinley]

Wow I think Phil may be the most annoying man on Earth.

[CCx]

wow, matusow 'read him weak' and raised with bottom pair, cant wait to see this hand on tv

[hobbsinholland]

well the blow up is admited, but it is interesting to hear the pros trying to get the mouth regrouped

[D-Grief]

Did anyone just hear Hellmuth's comments to Mike live after Mike just lose the last hand? He proceeded to give a pep talk using Varkyoni as an example and Mike quickly excused himself...

[DougOzzzz]

I can't seem to find chip counts anywhere (no audio on my computer, and gutshot doesnt work). Is Matusow the short stack at around 2 mil or so now?

[Red_Eye_Jedi]

PH: Do you know a guy named robert varconi? He lost 500k in the first hand and guess how many he had at the end.

MM: Ive gotta take a walk and get away from this guy.

Classic /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[BlackAces]

Wow, Daniel could easily get a job as a commentator somewhere. He's carrying the broadcast.

[D-Grief]

About 2,5 for Mike.

[touchfaith]

Daniel: bla bla bla bla bla bla bla
Jennifer: Shreeeeeeeeek

Daniel: bla bla bla?
Jennifer: Shreeeeeeeeeeeeek

[pc in NM]

Here's the Card Player account:
[ QUOTE ]
Hand 15 - Scott Lazar has the button in seat 9, Matusow raises to $280,000, and Black tosses his chips on the table to call. The flop comes Jc-6c-5h, Black checks, Matusow bets $350,000, and Black immediately calls. The turn card is the 10h, Black bets out for $1,000,000, Matusow raises to $2,000,000, and Black immediately says, "All in."

Matusow stops to consider this life-or-death decision, putting his elbow on the table, and resting his head as he studies his chips and his opponent. He's very calm and collected and he carefully moves his chips into a row, and it's unclear if he's counting them out or moving them in. He stares at Black for a moment to get a reaction, and then studies the cards and all the possibilities. He reaches for his water bottle to take a drink, still studying the cards on the board. Matusow is nothing like his reputation -- he looks like his heart rate hasn't even gone up.

Matusow asks with a smile, "Do you want me to call?" Black just smiles back, and doesn't speak. Matusow puts his hands behind his chips, ready to push, but stalls, trying to get a reaction. He must not like what he sees, or he must not like what he holds, because he folds his cards.

[/ QUOTE ]

Sounds like matusow is composed, though his judgment may have slipped....

[rusellmj]

[ QUOTE ]
Daniel: bla bla bla bla bla bla bla
Jennifer: Shreeeeeeeeek

Daniel: bla bla bla?
Jennifer: Shreeeeeeeeeeeeek

Phil: Lemme tell ya somethin'

[/ QUOTE ]

FYP

[illogical]

Is it me or does Daniel N. sound extra gay tonite? /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[pc in NM]

[ QUOTE ]
Is it me or does Daniel N. sound extra gay tonite? /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Its you....

[Russ McGinley]

It's you, although he does sound a little hyper at times.

[hobbsinholland]

even if DN sounds more like a woman, i do think he is doing better than any poker play by play announcer on tv or otherwise

I probably should have said feminine rather than sounding like a women. Doesnt matter, i think he is doing great.

[72off]

That was a bad play by Mikey. Black is the one guy at the table that I wouldn't try to go against, he could have had pretty much anything there, and he's got a ton of chips. And yesterday he was the one telling Ivey not to play big pots for no reason.

Blowup.

[AngusThermopyle]

[ QUOTE ]
Is it me or does Daniel N. sound extra gay tonite? /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

You're just being illogical.

[Kevroc]

where is the audio stream?

[AngusThermopyle]

[ QUOTE ]
That was a bad play by Mikey. Black is the one guy at the table that I wouldn't try to go against,.

[/ QUOTE ]

Wasn't it Black who laid down QQ when Mike flopped a set of Tens with an all-in 3rd party?

[illogical]

[ QUOTE ]
even if DN sounds more like a woman, i do think he is doing better than any poker play by play announcer on tv or otherwise

[/ QUOTE ]

I have to admit he's very good. Gays are known to be very extroverted and entertaining...

[CCx]

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where is the audio stream?

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it's on cardplayer.com

[AngusThermopyle]

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I have to admit he's very good. Gays are known to be very extroverted and entertaining...

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You seem to be rather extroverted. And mildy entertaining. Bi?

[oreogod]

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Is it me or does Daniel N. sound extra gay tonite? /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

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Seriously does it matter. Besides this, Lederer has only come close to providing insightful commenatary.

Not to knock Vince and Mike, but I get tired of (every 2 mins) hearing "And that ladies and gentelman is the power of poker all caught thanks to the wonderful inventions that are the WPT cams." (insert insightful/witty Vince qwip here).

Seriously, this audio rules.

[duma]

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Holy crap, who knew that live streaming audio poker could be that compelling. This is going to make AMAZING TV.

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Just as I logged in for the audio I caught the AA v. KK matchup. That will be a joy to watch in a few weeks.

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you wont see this on ESPN until november

[ziggy_m]

Gutshot's virtual table seems to be working again.

[pc in NM]

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Gutshot's virtual table seems to be working again.

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Depends on your definition of "working"...

[Kevmath]

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[KneeCo]

Yup, DN is doing a fantastic job

[Bulldog]

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Daniel: bla bla bla bla bla bla bla
Jennifer: uhhhhhhhhhhhh Shreeeeeeeeek

Daniel: bla bla bla?
Jennifer: uhhhhhhhhhhhh Shreeeeeeeeeeeeek

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FYP

[ligastar]

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Yup, DN is doing a fantastic job

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[Borat]

Will this card player audio feed be avaliable after tournament is over?

[touchfaith]

lol, either way...the aussies got my wanting a beer

[Bulldog]

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you wont see this on ESPN until november

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Are you [censored] nuts? 2nd hand of the tournament AA v KK and they're not showing it?

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They'll show it (duh). He's telling you that the main event final table episode won't be on in a "few" weeks.

[chopstick]

Date / Time: 2005-07-15 17:57:00
Log: Hand 16 - Joseph Hachem has the button in seat 1, Black limps from the small blind, and Barch checks his option. The flop comes Jc-Jd-9d, and both players check. The turn card is the Js, Black checks, Barch bets $250,000, and Black calls. The river card is the 7c, Black checks, Barch bets $400,000, and Black stops to study his opponent, who is sitting right next to him. Black folds, showing a seven. Barch collects the pot, and he shows a single card -- a seven.


Date / Time: 2005-07-15 18:01:00
Log: Hand 17 - Andrew Black has the button in seat 2, Matusow limps from under the gun, Hachem raises to $420,000, and Matusow calls. The flop comes Jc-8s-4h, Matusow checks, and Hachem bets $600,000. Matusow shows interest in the pot, counting out some chips to the side of his stack, and then looking up at his opponent. Matusow folds his cards, and Hachem's supporters kick in with a rendition of "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oy! Oy! Oy!"

[KneeCo]

JH said Jacks might be the hand that sends the most people to the rail.
Well I agree that JJ has buried it's fair share, I've seen many a good man fall because of AQ.

[Kevmath]

That's what I get for not reading it clearly, I STINK.

[Bulldog]

Amazing how much cleaner the commentary is now that Phil is gone.

Listening to her, I don't understand how Jen can possibly be world-class. Don't get me wrong; I know she is. One of those moments where the more I learn, I find out there is more and more I still don't know.

[BlackAces]

DN's showing his lack of knowledge of what "math guys" do in poker again. Trust me, no one's calculating pot odds to three decimal places.

[imported_CaseClosed326]

I think he is exagerating.

[celiboy]

Helmuth is back and he has a coffee.....this is trouble

[krimson]

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Helmuth is back and he has a coffee.....this is trouble

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At least he's not drinking a red bull (sorry sponsors).

[KingOtter]

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Helmuth is back and he has a coffee.....this is trouble

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And a pecan roll.

[hobbsinholland]

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Helmuth is back and he has a coffee.....this is trouble

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dios mio!

[gr8vertical]

Jennifer stinks

[Bulldog]

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DN's showing his lack of knowledge of what "math guys" do in poker again. Trust me, no one's calculating pot odds to three decimal places.

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Not true. Some of us just have a brain for numbers. It's not that I'm mentally carrying out the long division that far, it's just that a pair of numbers (like pot:bet) form themselves into other numbers like the sum or difference (or the pot odds).

[celiboy]

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Jennifer stinks

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I agree, she is terrible

[celiboy]

Does anyone know if this will be re-aired? I have to step out for the night in a bit

[CCx]

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Jennifer stinks

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I agree, she is terrible

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ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[mithong]

600k bet into a 1 mil pot with an 8 5 into a 9 10 k A board

HOLY [censored]

[chopstick]

8 hands in 20 minutes. Not too bad considering the circumstances.
Date / Time: 2005-07-15 17:54:00
Title: Shuffle Up &amp; Deal!
(starting Hand 16)

Date / Time: 2005-07-15 18:14:00
Log: Hand 23

[Russ McGinley]

MATUSOW'S GOT NUTS BALLS!

[KingOtter]

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Jennifer stinks

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I agree, she is terrible

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She definitely looks better than she commentates.... sigh.

KO

[Bulldog]

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600k bet into a 1 mil pot with an 8 5 into a 9 10 k A board

HOLY [censored]

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Much like regular sports analysis, this is a great play when it works, and a "MIKE MATUSOW BLOW-UP" when it doesn't.

[BlackAces]

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DN's showing his lack of knowledge of what "math guys" do in poker again. Trust me, no one's calculating pot odds to three decimal places.

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Not true. Some of us just have a brain for numbers. It's not that I'm mentally carrying out the long division that far, it's just that a pair of numbers (like pot:bet) form themselves into other numbers like the sum or difference (or the pot odds).

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I know how it works. I can do that myself. I'm just saying that Daniel sounded very earnest talking about his perception of how numbers guys play poker.

[Bulldog]

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600k bet into a 1 mil pot with an 8 5 into a 9 10 k A board

HOLY [censored]

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Much like regular sports analysis, this is a great play when it works, and a "MIKE MATUSOW BLOW-UP" when it doesn't.

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Having said that, it was a great play.

[mithong]

yeah, he possibly might have gotten an ace rag to fold.

[tacklebox]

I wonder if Phil has all his gear on. I can't wait for the new summer line of his...and the Philmobile!!

[Kevmath]

From taopoker:
When I walked into the bathroom and waited for an open urinal, Raymer and Hellmuth were talking. Hellmuth pisses with his sunglasses on. Raymer was nice to sign a few autographs after he washed his hands. Then Mike walked in while I pissing and stood next to me. Raymer left and Hellmuth washed his hands and talked to Mike.
Hellmuth: Hang in there Mike. You have chips. Plenty of chips. You got over $2M. Just play smart.
Mike: I told myself I wasn't going to play any big pots today early. And I played three. [censored]
Hellmuth: Tough spot in there. It's hard to lay down Kings preflop like that.
Mike: The guy next to me said he folded two hearts too. Can't believe it. I flopped a set too. [censored].
And yes, Mike didn't wash his hands as he left.

[KingOtter]

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Jennifer stinks

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I agree, she is terrible

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She definitely looks better than she commentates.... sigh.

KO

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Oh, it's her first time! Be gentle!

[Russ McGinley]

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Hellmuth pisses with his sunglasses on.

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Priceless.

[Bulldog]

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yeah, he possibly might have gotten an ace rag to fold.

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Umm, okay, sure, that is somewhere on the list of reasons why it was a great play.

[Bulldog]

PHIL! Quit yelling in the microphone. You scared my dog halfway across the room.

[mithong]

matusow's out.

[touchfaith]

http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=nuclear+explosion/v=2/SID=w/l=IVI/SIG=128e6j746/EXP=1121561401/*-http%3A//en.wikipedia.org/upload/c/c3/Atomic_blast.jpg

Even though he was actually a fav...

[Kevmath]

Here comes the roast the amateur time.