2008 World Series of Poker

39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Day: 1d
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
6,844
Players Left
9
Next Payout
Place 9
$900,670
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
120,000 / 240,000
Ante
30,000

Mortensen Off To Strong Start

We caught the action on the turn on a board of {A-Spades}{9-Spades}{Q-Diamonds}{7-Diamonds} with an under-the-gun player leading out with a bet of 800. Carlos Mortensen then raised to 2,500 and his opponent made the call.

The river was the {10-Hearts} and it was checked to Mortensen, who fired out 5,000 with his opponent making the call.

Mortensen tabled {9-Clubs}{9-Hearts} for a set of nines as his opponent cringed and showed {A-Diamonds}{10-Clubs} for two pair. Mortensen is off to a great start and is up to 29,000 chips.

Tags: Carlos Mortensen