** Event 54: $5,000 +rebuys World Champ. NL 2-7 Draw Lowball **

[phiphika1453]

Does anyone have the link to the video of the previous 2-7 final table?

[Jourdain]

Of course I predict Billy Baxter to win this.

[Jack Bando]

"29 minutes ago | Posted by Caldwell
Cards Back in the Air

The controversy that spurred the 10 minute break is as follows. Berry Johnston bought in late to this event, and as he was seated, he was given a stack of 9,000 chips. Some of the players that had pre-registered for the event and absent were blinded off, and showed up to stacks less than 9,000.

Several players at Berry’s table (most notably Steve Z) refused to keep playing until the issue was resolved. The tournament directors ordered players to complete the hand they were on, and take a 10 minute break, while tournament directors could make a decision.

Td Jimmy Sommerfeld came back quoting TDA rule # 81, which states that if a player registers late, he is penalized a one time chip penalty of up to three rounds of blinds and antes. The decision was made that Berry should be assessed three rounds of blinds and antes, which is 1,800 chips.

Many of the players who pre bought in, but showed up late to their stacks started with significantly less than that. This is going to continue to develop, and we will keep you updated on all related issues."

wow

[Dima2000123]

Does it mean that you start the event with M of 15?

[Schecky]

Just to be clear folks...because this whole thing had unfolded really quickly. Its the players who signed up late, but not quite as late as Berry that are at issue...not the preregistered players as I had originally written. I changed the post, but 'twas nabbed before it was changed.

John

[-moe-]

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It´s single draw NL. Greenstein won that event in ´04, was a fun table to see. Obv with espn it was highly edited but Barry, Jesus, Lederer, Zolotow, Chau and Lyle Berman at the same table sure made for a fun watch.

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I believe I've seen everything from every WSOP ever broadcast, plus lots and lots of other poker TV, and I think this final table ranks as the most interesting thing I ever saw in that regard. And I don't even play 2-7 Draw.

Favourite moment: when Chau Giang raises an odd amount from UTG (IIRC), and Steve Zolotow just from that can put him on an approximate hand (remember, we're talking *5* hidden cards here). Now, Giang tries to be sneaky and pretend that he placed the wrong size bet by mistake. Lederer then butts in and puts Giang on pretty much his *exact* hand.

Lederer wakes up with a strong hand himself, and opts to play. And from his action, Giang then puts Lederer on *his* exact hand!

It's downright scary to watch.

Lots of other good stuff from that episode aswell, like e.g. seeing Greenstein run over the table with some ballsy big-stack poker.

I believe this episode has never been broadcast, but it was included as extra material on the ESPN DVD(s?) from the 2004 WSOP.

If I could pick *one* event to watch from WSOP 2007, this one would be it. I'd prefer it over the Main Event, HORSE, and the $10k PLO, but sadly it is not part of ESPN's broadcast schedule -- not surprisingly.

[jshronk]

Interview with Daniel talking about the ruling:

http://www.pokernews.com/live-reporting/...p;x=19&y=13

[s33w33d]

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Interview with Daniel talking about the ruling:

http://www.pokernews.com/live-reporting/...p;x=19&y=13

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Once again WSOP TDs get it embarrassingly wrong.

[Kevmath]

Rule 1 of the Poker TDA rules:

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Floor People: Floor people are to consider the best interest of the game and fairness as the top priority in the decision-making process. Unusual circumstances can on occasion dictate that decisions in the interest of fairness take priority over the technical rules.

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Seems some of the WSOP tournament staff need to read this one again.

[JJBuffone]

Does anybody know where this footage can be found online of the 2004 event?