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Scotty Nguyen
Scotty Nguyen is sitting at the Bluff feature table and just picked up a nice pot with pocket Sixes. After seeing a flop with two other players Scotty made a set when the hit on the turn. After a 500 bet and a call Scotty popped it up to 1,500 and both his opponents called. The fell on the river and one player called Scotty's 3,100 bet. He turned over and saw that Nguyen had him beat. Scotty's now up to 27,000.
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On a flop of . Tony G checked and his opponent bet 1,200. Tony G check-raised to 3,000. His opponent called. The turn was the . Tony G fired out 4,000 and his opponent called. The river was the and Tony G moved all in for his last 8,500. His opponent went into the tank for a few minutes before Tony G called a clock on him. His opponent called. Tony G showed for a set. His opponent mucked.
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Noah Boeken
An early-position player raised to 300 and got two callers, including Noah Boeken. The flop was . The EP player bet 400 and Boeken called. The turn was the . The EP player checked, Boeken bet 1,500 and the EP player folded.
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After less than one hour of play, the first royal flush of the day has been hit. Gabriel Hanna, sitting in the big blind position, saw a flop of . Hanna had and called to see if the turn would bring another club. It was the , giving Hanna the second nut flush, as well as a draw to the royal and straight flush. The river brought the , completing Hanna's royal.
A tournament staff member was called over to verify the hand and five minutes after Hanna made the royal, an announcement was made that the first player to hit a royal flush would get a free massage. Congratulations Gabriel Hanna on the free massage!
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Montel Williams raised to 300 from late position and got three callers. The flop was . It was checked to Williams, who bet 300, and he got one called. The turn was the and both players checked. The river was the . It was checked over to Williams who bet 2,000 and his opponent folded.
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In today's field sits a genius with figures. John Strzemp started out at the Golden Nugget over 18 years ago as CFO. He was eventually promoted to the CFO/President of Treasure Island. He became the CFO of the Bellagio in 1998 and today he's the Executive Vice President and CFO of Wynn Resorts. Steve Wynn hires the best and Strzemp is no exception as he's been working with Wynn for almost two decades.
Those that know John Strzemp appreciate his modest and congenial personality. He's as sharp as they come in today's fast-paced world and was alongside Steve Wynn over his illustrious career that spanned the last two decades.
Strzemp witnessed poker history when Stu Ungar won his third world title in 1997. Strzemp had a ringside seat and was the runner-up. Strzemp is probably most well-known for the guy who lost to Stu Ungar heads-up on the final table that was played outside of Binion's Horseshoe. At the time, he was President of TI and the whole poker world was amazed at his outstanding performance.
Mike Sexton mentioned that Strzemp was smart enough to know that he could not outplay the aggressive Stu Ungar once they were heads up. He waited for his opportunity and almost prevailed. Strzemp held the . Ungar raised 40K preflop and Strzemp called. The flop was . Strzemp bet 120K. After going into the tank for a few moments before he moved all in. Strzemp quickly called as Ungar flipped over . Ungar was behind but had a gutshot wheel draw. The turn was the and Strzemp still led. The river was the and Ungar came from behind to win the WSOP main event. Strzemp won $583,000 for second place. He proved that he could play poker with the best of them. Strzemp was one turn of the card away from becoming a WSOP Champion.
By the way, Strzemp cashed in Event #3 and finished in 100th place.
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Paul Wasicka
Assistant Tournament Director Bill Bruce informs the players at Table 37 (including Kathy Liebert, Paul Wasicka, and Corey Cheresnick) that theirs is the first table to break today. Liebert asks, "Don't you go in number order?" Bruce informs them that Tables 37 and 43 are the first to break, because ESPN needs the room in that area to set up their large crane camera for some high-angle shots of the room.
A few minutes later, Table 43 (with Justin Bonomo) breaks as well, and ESPN begins setting up their camera.
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On a flop of , Robert Cheung and his opponent raised one another until Cheung was all-in. Cheung turned over while his opponent showed . His opponent failed to improve and was left with only 400 in chips while Cheung is up to 35,600.
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Today's tables were prepared with ten chip stacks, but only nine players have been seated at each. About half an hour after play began, one of the tournament officials announced to the dealers, "Put the [seat] ten stacks in the well. Do not put the seat cards out."
Harrah's was apparently ready for more players, just in case. I think most players would rather play ten-handed than be seated in the poker tent.
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flop with two other players Scotty made a set when the 
hit on the turn. After a 500 bet and a call Scotty popped it up to 1,500 and both his opponents called. The 
fell on the river and one player called Scotty's 3,100 bet. He turned over 
and saw that Nguyen had him beat. Scotty's now up to 27,000.
. Tony G checked and his opponent bet 1,200. Tony G check-raised to 3,000. His opponent called. The turn was the 
and Tony G moved all in for his last 8,500. His opponent went into the tank for a few minutes before Tony G called a clock on him. His opponent called. Tony G showed 
for a set. His opponent mucked. 
. The EP player bet 400 and Boeken called. The turn was the 
. The EP player checked, Boeken bet 1,500 and the EP player folded. 
for quads as he dragged the pot.
, giving Hanna the second nut flush, as well as a draw to the royal and straight flush. The river brought the 
, completing Hanna's royal.
and both players checked. The river was the 
. It was checked over to Williams who bet 2,000 and his opponent folded.
. Strzemp bet 120K. After going into the tank for a few moments before he moved all in. Strzemp quickly called as Ungar flipped over 
. Ungar was behind but had a gutshot wheel draw. The turn was the 
and Strzemp still led. The river was the 
while his opponent showed 
