2007 World Series of Poker
Event 55 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Holdem
Day: 5
Ed De Haas was eliminated in 71st place, earning $130,288.
The flop came and Peterson check-called Murnick's 250,000 bet. When the fell on the turn Peterson again checked, and when Murnick moved all-in for his last 362,000 Peterson instantly called and showed his for the full house. Murnick's was drawing dead.
Richard Murnick was eliminated in 74th place, earning $106,382.
By comparison, ninth place is worth $525,934 -- just $17 more. The numbers just get more compelling.
The flop came , giving Tran the lead, one he didn't relinquish as the hit on the turn and the on the river.
Leonard Pruzansky was eliminated in 75th place, earning $106,382.
After the hand, Yang was up to 3.4 million while Harris was down to 1.9 million.
Board:
Welch had the nut flush by the river and Josh Evans was eliminated in 76th place, earning $106,382.
On the final hand, the flop was -4x. Gardner went all in with and a flush draw. Varknoyi held the Q-10 and called. The turn was the 10 and the river was the . For a brief moment, Gardner thought he won with a flush, but that card gave Varknoyi a full house. Gardner took down second place and $1.1 million.
With over $2 million (US) in career tournament earnings, Julian Gardner is currently 7th on England's All Time Money List. At this point, if he were to be the next player to bust, Gardner would at least pass Harry Demetriou in 6th place. If he finishes third place or higher, he will jump to the top of the list and become the winningest tournament player from England.
Gardner has cashed 12 times at the WSOP including two final tables. He has also cashed twice on the EPT.
Willie Tann was eliminated in 77th place, earning $106,382.