2007 World Series of Poker
Event 55 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Holdem
Day: 1a
"You're playing great, man. Just keep moving all in. Someone's gonna catch you," quipped Davis as he was forced to fold another hand.
"You know, it worked for Moneymaker back in 2003," said another opponent with a laugh.
The river card? The . Arieh's great hand is reduced to nothing as his opponent rivers the flush. Josh Arieh is eliminated from the main event.
Board:
With the pot already at 20,000, Nestor Martinez found himself calling an all-in by Brock Parker on the turn. Parker had moved all-in for over 35,000. Martinez showed while Parker showed . Parker's set against Martinez's two-pair held up on the river and Parker is now at 90,500.
As Lerner stood up and celebrated his big win Ian Woodley congratulated Lerner for his "donkey" play. And Lerner replied by chanting, "Donkey donkey donkey!" over and over again. Lerner now has 37,000.
"That's @#%$% unbelievable!" his opponent said.
Traniello had another strong World Series this year, a trend for him since his strong tournament poker debut at the 2005 WSOP. (Traniello had seven cashes and a final table that year.)
At this year's Series, Traniello reached three final tables, adding over $190,000 to his career WSOP earnings. His Series was highlighted by a fifth-place finish in Event #50 ($10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha).