Level 16 Recap
Jul 02, '07
"Take It Doyle"
Doyle Brunson has publicly noted that he had to adjust his style of play after releasing his revered poker tome Super System. In that book he recommended always being the agressor, saying that people would be amazed how many times people just give up their hands and say , "Take it, Doyle." He has said that he had to tighten down a little since so many people have been exposed to his teachings, but it seems he has reverted to his old ways this level. He took down two sizable pots this level without seeing a showdown. As level 15 was ending Brunson got involved in a big pot. After a flop of A
10
9
it was checked around to the button, who bet $72,000. Brunson raised all-in for around $170,000. It folded around the player in the cut off, who was visibly frustrated with the situation. After talking out his options to himself he decided to fold. The player on the button also folded. Brunson won a similar hand later in the level, taking down a sizable pot with an all-in on a flop of K
Q
J
after heavy betting preflop . Brunson has increased his stack to around $600,000 this level.
Eliminations
Chan Ping Hsung was eliminated in 16th place ($28,040). Scotty Nguyen was also eliminated early this level. The short stacked Nguyen was all-in with Q
J
A
2
against Andy Bloch's Ax J
8
4
. The board brought the 10
10
5
2
8
, giving Bloch a flush and eliminating Nguyen in 15th place ($30,992). Rene Mouritsen called the all-in of Donnachea O'Dea with K
J
J
9
on a board of Q
9
4
8
. O'Dea had a straight with his A
J
10
7
and was in the lead until the 7
fell on the river giving Mouritsen a flush. O'Dea was eliminated in 14th place ($30,992). Sylvester Geoghegan was eliminated just seconds later in 13th place ($30,992).
Dinner Break
The players are on a dinner break from 8:45 to 10:15. After that play will continue until the final table is set. Make sure to check back for more updates here at
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Notable Chip Counts
| Robert Mizrachi |
1,075,000 |
| Patrik Antonius |
710,000 |
| Doyle Brunson |
615,000 |
| David Chiu |
365,000 |
| Andy Bloch |
290,000 |
Player Tags: Scotty Nguyen, Andy Bloch, Doyle Brunson, Rene Mouritsen, Chan Ping
