James Van Alstyne Flushes Aces
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against an opponent with 
. The flop was 
and Van Alstyne picked up a flush draw. The turn was the 
and Van Alstyne made his flush. The turn was the 
and Van Alstyne doubled up. He increased his stack to 70K.
2007 World Series of Poker
Event 55 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Holdem
Day: 1b
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2007 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$59,784,954
Entries
6,358
Level
36
Blinds
400,000 / 800,000
Ante
100,000
against an opponent with . The flop was and Van Alstyne picked up a flush draw. The turn was the and Van Alstyne made his flush. The turn was the and Van Alstyne doubled up. He increased his stack to 70K.
Table of Death
Paul Cullen Flops Broadway
for his 
. He moved all in and his opponent called with A-T. The hand moved him up to 21,000.
Montel Talks the Talk and Walks the Walk
The flop came
and Williams passed the first action to his opponent, who led out with a 5,000 bet. Montel then raised it up to 10,000 and his opponent let go of his hand.Montel now has 60,000 chips and is playing some solid poker.
Mark Seif's Quick Change
From Naval Academy to TV Star
Williams graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1980 with a degree in engineering. He spent almost 22 years in military service, most of it as a Naval Intelligence officer. His duties were multifaceted, including intense intelligence work on a nuclear submarine.
Williams studied both Russian and Mandarin Chinese during his time in the service. He served on board the USS Sampson during the U.S. invasion of Grenada. He eventually retired as a Lieutenant Commander and awarded distinctions such as the Navy Expeditionary Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, a Navy Achievement Medal, a Navy Commendation Medal and Meritorious Service Medals. He retired after 22 years' service.
After the service, Williams spent a couple of years as a motivational speaker. He was able to travel around the world and help people. That eventually led to his spot as a host as the Montel Williams Show. His show just finished its 16th season which is remarkable in television. His run has been exceptional.
Montel Williams has been involved with numerous charities over the years including helping to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis after he was diagnosed with MS a few years ago. The affliction has not slowed him down.
Isabelle Mercier Has Been Eliminated
Mercier:
McKee:
Mercier flopped a pair of fives but that would be the best hand she'd make. McKee's nines were best and Isabelle Mercier was sent to the rail.
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