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Day 6 RECAP
Level 28: 400,000-800,000, 100,000 ante
After 8 hours of ALL IN’s and Double Up’s we have closed out the 6th day of the WPT World Championships. Today had some huge upsets and surprising twists. We are to the “final table�? geared for broadcast tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Amongst the players are; James Van Alstyne, Claus Neilson, Men “The Master�? Nguyen, Davidson Matthew, Roland De Wolf, and Joseph Bartholdi. James Van Alstyne has been grinding away all week. His highlight had to be busting out Phil Hellmuth with the Nut flush when Hellmuth had a set. Van Alstyne proving that he is no novice but rather knows the game well and is not afraid to play his hands. He is currently our chip leader with over 8 million in chips. Claus Neilsen is an employee of Martin’s De Knijff Poker Team. He was on a very short stack earlier in the day and was expected to bust out a long time ago. Nonetheless, Neilsen is now 3rd in chips with just over 5.8 million. Men “The Master�? Nguyen started the day on the bottom of the barrel and was able to drink himself to the final table. Vanessa Rousso saved him once when she went ALL IN right after he did and pushed Victor Ramdin out of the pot. Ramdin would have had the best hand and Nguyen would have been out. However, he made it through, doubled up a couple of times and is now joining us at the final table tomorrow afternoon. Davidson Matthew is our true underdog going into the tournament. Matthew won a $25 online Satellite and has been on a roller coaster ride all week. Doubling up from Erica Schoenberg early in the day and knocking out Dapo Fadeyi late yesterday. Roland De Wolfe, the only WPT winner(Grand Prix de Paris) at the final table, is hanging in there with 1.8 million in chips. Joseph Bartholdi came in today and started taking chips from everyone. Antonius, Rousso, Alstyne etc. No one could get a read on him. He now stands in second position with 7.1 million in chips. Our biggest upset of the day was the elimination of Vanessa Rousso on the T.V. bubble in 7th place. She went ALL IN with AK and was called by Alstyne with AJ. He sucked out with a Jack and sent her packing. Rousso made an enormous presence this week and we are sure to miss her but know that she will be back. Other upsets today were the elimination of Patrik Antonius who was amongst the chip leaders for the majority of the tournament. Rousso actually took him out of play when she made a trip 10’s against his pocket Ace’s. Erica Schoenberg was also sadly eliminated later in the day by Victor Ramdin. We will join Mike Sexton, Vince Van Patton, Courtney Friel and the WPT production team tomorrow to cover the live event. Six great players and over $8 million in cash prizes. Stay tuned for the most up-to-date live information from the 2006 WPT World Championships at the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas. See you at the Final Table!
Sorted In: Tournaments, Bellagio, WPT World Championship, Season IV09:05 PM, 04/23/06
Tournament Announcement
Level 28: 400,000-800,000, 100,000 ante
With the elimination of our TV bubble player Vanessa Rousso, the day is officially over. Stay tune for the RECAP. The tournament will resume tomorrow at 4pm. Log on tomorrow and see if Men "The Master" Nguyen can pull out a win.
Sorted In: Tournaments, Bellagio, WPT World Championship, Season IV08:20 PM, 04/23/06
Vanessa Rousso finishes in 7th place
Level 28: 400,000-800,000, 100,000 ante
Rousso made one impressive stand at the 2006 WPT championship and couldn't have been in a better position for her final hand. Here's the hand:
James Van Alstyne bets out 485k in middle position and Vanessa Rousso moves ALL IN(on the button with A
K for an additional 1.475 million. James calls with A
J
Board comes Q
36J7 James hits his Jacks on the Turn and Rousso is out in 7th place.
Her trip from Florida was paid off well by $263,625
07:59 PM, 04/23/06
James Van Alstyne versus Davidson Matthew
Level 28: 400,000-800,000, 100,000 ante
James Van Alstyne (under the gun) raises to 500k, Davidson Matthew (next to act) calls, and everyone else folds.
The flop comes 239.
Van Alstyne checks and Matthew checks.
The turn comes 4.
Van Alstyne checks and Matthew checks.
The river comesJ
.
Van Alstyne bets 700k and Matthew calls immediately.
Van Alstyne shows 56 for the nut straight, which he made on the turn.
Matthew mucks, but a player request to see his hand, so he shows AQ.
07:37 PM, 04/23/06
We are back.
Level 28: 400,000-800,000, 100,000 ante
Tournament Director announces the start of level 25.
Sorted In: Tournaments, Bellagio, WPT World Championship, Season IV07:30 PM, 04/23/06
Tournament Announcement
Level 28: 400,000-800,000, 100,000 ante
The players are on a 15 minute break to conclue the end of Level 24. When they come back, blinds will be 80-160 with a 15k ante.
Sorted In: Tournaments, Bellagio, WPT World Championship, Season IV07:16 PM, 04/23/06
Claus takes a big pot
Level 28: 400,000-800,000, 100,000 ante
Claus Nielsen (under the gun) bets 480k and Vanessa Rousso calls on the button.
Flop comes QJ2
Claus checks and Rousso 400k. Claus calls.
Turn comes 10 Claus checks and Rousso checks
River comes K and Claus bet 700k.
Vanessa Calls with two pair, QK
Claus has A10 for an Ace high straight
Claus takes a huge pot and Vanessa is crippled
07:13 PM, 04/23/06
Alstyne versus Bartholdi
Level 28: 400,000-800,000, 100,000 ante
Preflop, James Van Alstyne raises to 360k in the middle position and Joseph Bartholdi calls from the cut-off.
Flop comes 5K9; both players check.
Turn comes 9; Alstyne bets 400k and Bartholdi raises to 800k. Alstyne folds.
07:12 PM, 04/23/06
Espen Saltnes goes out 8th
Level 28: 400,000-800,000, 100,000 ante
Davidson Matthew (cut off position) raises to 400k, Espen Saltnes (big blind) pushes ALL-IN for 700k, and Matthew calls immediately.
Espen shows AJ.
Matthew shows AK.
The board comes K75109 allowing Matthew's hand to hold up.
Saltnes finishes 8th place and earns $234,330.
07:06 PM, 04/23/06
Vanessa Rousso with a huge bluff
Level 28: 400,000-800,000, 100,000 ante
Joseph Bartholdi calls the big blind, Vanessa Rousso.
Flop comes J102 Joe check and Vanessa bets 125k. Joe calls.
Turn card comes 6 Joe checks again and Vanessa bets 350k. Joe calls.
River card comes 2 Joe checks and Vanessa bets 450k. Joe lays down. Vanessa shows 57 for a huge bluff and big pot.
07:04 PM, 04/23/06
