The board ran out , and Kennedy doubles to 550,000. Pham is down to about 215,000.
2008 World Series of Poker
39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Day: 5
The board ran out , and Kennedy doubles to 550,000. Pham is down to about 215,000.
Doyle's daughter Pam Brunson just let us know that her father's scooter was turned in to Rio Security this afternoon, complete with the keys still in it. Doyle is reportedly on his way down here to reclaim his vehicle.
The turn brought the and again Rheem checked to Dragomir, who fired out 165,000. Rheem called once again. The river was a repeat and Rheem checked to Dragomir, who fired for the third time for 250,000. Rheem stood up from his chair and made the call.
Dragomir showed for quads. Rheem flashed pocket eights as Dragomir rakes in a huge pot to extend his chip lead to roughly 2.8 million chips.
Jamal Sawaqdeh raised from late position, and Purle called with the last of his chips from the button. Joshua Freeman called as well from the small blind.
The flop came . Freeman bet 30,000, and Sawaqdeh called. The turn was the . This time Freeman bet 50,000, and Sawaqdeh called again.
The river was the . Freeman fired out 100,000, and Sawaqdeh let it go. Freeman showed for the rivered straight, better than Purle's .
Freeman now has 650,000. Sawaqdeh still has 1.3 million.
Jans:
Pedersen:
Pedersen couldn't find an ace on the , but with three spades on board he made Jans sweat by flopping the nut flush draw. It was "no harm, no foul" to Jans when the board bricked out .
Sheikhan:
Esposito:
Esposito got no help from the board as it ran out . He was eliminated while Sheikhan surged to approximately 1,700,000 chips.
The flop came , giving Gould a set and making things even worse for Keller. However, the on the turn did give him a chance in the hand.
Then came the river card -- the -- followed by a roar from players and those watching the table. Keller's runner-runner Broadway straight keeps him in the tourney.
"That's officially the worst suckout I've ever done," said Keller, "I genuinely feel bad for him."
Keller is now at 335,000, and Gould at 430,000.