What Happened to Vinny Vinh and the Magician?

[idrinkcoors]

Pokernews reported that Vinny Vinh didn't show for Day 1A, and tournament officials decided to bag his chips and allow him to play another day. Is this special treatment? or can anyone just not show up on day 1a get another starting date?

Also, they posted that Antonio didn't show up either. There has been no follow up on this as far as I can tell, so does anyone know what the story is? Thanks.

[Reko Savinen]

Vinh was in the hospital, I believe, so these extenuating circumstances are a pretty good excuse.

Not sure what happened with Esfandiari.

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Knowing the problems that Vinny has been having throughout this Series, why would he even ante up the $10k?

What were the chances of him being able to show up in decent shape for the 3 or 4 consecutive days that it would have taken to even make the money?

[Bavid Denyamine]

does antonio even play anymore? he and phil seem pretty busy with "i bet you" and i haven't heard him at any wpt's recently, wouldn't be too odd if he just stopped playing a lot if he's cash comfy

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Antonio has two minor cashes in the Series this year, most recently on June 21st.

[Cornell Fiji]

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Knowing the problems that Vinny has been having throughout this Series, why would he even ante up the $10k?

What were the chances of him being able to show up in decent shape for the 3 or 4 consecutive days that it would have taken to even make the money?

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preregistered.

[idrinkcoors]

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does antonio even play anymore? he and phil seem pretty busy with "i bet you" and i haven't heard him at any wpt's recently, wouldn't be too odd if he just stopped playing a lot if he's cash comfy

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No, Pokernews.com said he was registered but may have gotten his starting dates wrong. Very funny if true.

[shaniac]

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Knowing the problems that Vinny has been having throughout this Series, why would he even ante up the $10k?


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He's probably up for the Seriez.

[Rabbitsmustdie]

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Knowing the problems that Vinny has been having throughout this Series, why would he even ante up the $10k?


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He's probably up for the Seriez.

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Not if you deduct the Drug expenses.

[*TT*]

I see Antonio every day. In fact I cant turn around without running into this guy. He is at the series, getting paid for endorsements and appearances.

[killsadie]

i really hope vv wins the main event.

[Equal]

I saw Antonio signing autographs at a booth in the Gaming Expo area on Day 1a, then went up to my hotel room and saw a post on pokernews saying his stack was getting blinded off lol.

[MrFizzbin]

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i really hope vv wins the main event.

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I really hope VV makes it to the final table then blows it off to go where ever he goes......

[Phaedrus11]

I was playing at the V with his brother on the 6th. Antonio has spent most of the week playin a 100-200 NLHE in the back room with his bff and the tiller. The night before the ME Antonio looked pretty wasted and had obv been out hittin it. Oh, and a little NVG bit, his brother got an opened handed slap from this crazy player wearing all UFC garb after he went busto. Antonio’s brother just sat there with a scared look. UFC dude just walked out the front door. I the /images/graemlins/heart.gif the V

[The B]

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i really hope vv wins the main event.

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why?? this would be terrible for the game

[Olof]

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i really hope vv wins the main event.

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Are you a drug dealer?

[The Camel]

Pokernews is reporting that Esfandiari is playing today?

WTF? they let him rebuy?????