The 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event Thread

[This Ain't Compton]

Phil Hellmuth Jr. out of the main event in six hours. Hellmuth's style is to arrive late to the event, to build up anticipation. I bet he could have used the extra chips he lost on the blinds he didn't play.

Doyle Brunson out already.

Of the celebrities, Shannon Elizabeth and Ron Jeremy have already busted out, but not together. Brad Garrett is gone, too. (Is that the big buy from "Raymond"? Never much liked that guy anyway...or his show.)

Phil Ivey, Chris "Jesus" Ferguson and "The Professor" Howard Lederer had strong starts. Each has doubled their chip stack on the first day.

Bunch of other pros start tomorrow.

This staggered system they've started using the last two years is wild. I bet players who come out hot hate it, since they might lose their edge waiting several days for the next round.

[randy]

Yes, Brad Garrett is the big guy from Everyone Loves Raymond. I love that dude.

[Harvey]

Originally Posted by randy

Yes, Brad Garrett is the big guy from Everyone Loves Raymond. I love that dude.

That figures.

Just kidding. I actually thought he was pretty funny on Everybody Loves Raymond.

Hate to see Doyle Brunson out already. Sounds like Hellmuth's strategy worked against him. I'm pulling for Daniel Negreanu (assuming he's still in it).

Ron Jeremy busting out? That's classic.

[Harvey]

Update for Tuesday, August 1st.

Tournament Director announced that 1st prize will be over $12 million. There will also be 12 instant millionaires by tournament's end.

Tony Cousineau was eliminated early in the day.

Mike Caro was eliminated when his two pair got busted by a higher two pair on the river.

Pamela Brunson is elminated.

David Williams is eliminated.

Noah Boeken, Allen Kessler, and Jeremy Renz have also been eliminated.

[Harvey]

The following were also eliminated from play on Tuesday:

Andrew Black

Bill Gazes

Broc Segura

Berry Johnston

Barry Greenstein

John Juanda

Erin Froelich

Men "The Master" Nguyen

Mike Sexton

Shane "Shaniac" Schleger

David Sklansky

Shawn Glines

Scott Clements

Joe Tehan

Jeff Madsen

Danny Masterson

David "The Devilfish" Ulliot

Daniel Alaei

Shirley Williams

The numbers are in, and this year's winner of the main event will walk away with $12,000,000. 2nd will receive $6,102,499 and 3rd will take $4,123,310.

Pat Poels

End of Play for Tuesday

[Harvey]

Here's an update from Wednesday, August 2nd.

The following players were eliminated:

Dave Rogowski

Huck Seed

John Sacha

Robert Mizrachi

Joe Cassidy

"Machinegun" Patty Gallagher

Adam Schoenfeld

Haralabos Voulgaris

Robert Varkonyi

Monica Reeves

Aaron Kanter

Greg Raymer

Robert Williamson III

Russ Salzer

Srinivsa Yarlagadda

Eric Cloutier

[Harvey]

Brian Wilson was also eliminated on Wednesday.

[This Ain't Compton]

Looks like a who's who of poker stars are going out. It's funny; I'm sure some anonymous guy we've never heard will win the tourney and be one of the most famous poker players in the world. Two weeks can change a life at the World Series of Poker.

I would love to see one or two of the big names make it to the final table. Somehow, that adds credibility when the eventual winner faces that kind of added pressure.

Better yet, it would add to the legend of some poker great, if he (or she) could pull off the win.

[Harvey]

Originally Posted by This Ain't Compton

Looks like a who's who of poker stars are going out. It's funny; I'm sure some anonymous guy we've never heard will win the tourney and be one of the most famous poker players in the world. Two weeks can change a life at the World Series of Poker.

I would love to see one or two of the big names make it to the final table. Somehow, that adds credibility when the eventual winner faces that kind of added pressure.

Better yet, it would add to the legend of some poker great, if he (or she) could pull off the win.

Well, the last time I checked, Daniel Negreanu was one of the top chip leaders. Maybe a couple of poker superstars will be able to make it.
Is Gun Hansen in it this year? I have yet to see his name anywhere.

[mike griffin]

I saw "The Mouth" make a significant bet with Daniel on "The Best Damn Sports Show" as to who would go out first. Looks like Mike has planted his size 11 in his piehole again!!