2009 World Series of Poker – Day 21 From the Rail

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Fabrice Soulier playing in the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. tournament

The promising day for Full Tilt turned into several final table performances but no more bracelets. John Juanda was unable to build up his short stack at the Pot Limit Omaha table finishing 9th and Ross Boatman had a bad run of cards to go from final table chip leader to a 4th place finish. Full Tilter Fabrice Soulier was the last great hope of the evening to collect an FTP bracelet in the $1,500 HORSE tournament but bowed out in 7th. This was Soulier’s 5th cash during the 2009 World Series of Poker putting him in a three-way tie for most cashes.

With only one new tournament starting on the day, it was easy to make my way through the rail. It also meant quite a few pros showed up for the regularly scheduled $1,500 NLHE game, many looking for a quick double up or go home. A few big names survived the day including Allen Cunningham, Paul Wasicka and Roland De Wolfe. Phil Hellmuth also made Day 2 and will start the day near the top of the leaderboard.

Jennifer Harman began the day leading the $10,000 Limit Hold’em Championship but slipped a little as the day wore on. Only 18 players made the money and they finished the day at 3am with 12 players still remaining. Harman made the money but will start Day 3 on the short stack.

The crazies must have taken a day off as well. It almost seemed like a normal day at the casino if you discount the thousands and thousands of players taking their shot.

Day 22 will be fun. The NHL will be in the Amazon Room.