WSOPE Main Event: Day 2a gets underway
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The Main Event of the World Series of Poker Europe is entering Day 2a today, and with a small, star-studded field, every hand promises some spectacular confrontation or bustout. Our favorite exit so far, as reported by DrPauly over at PokerNews:
Mike Macdonald’s 18th Birthday Ruined By Jamie Gold’s Two Outer
What did you do on your 18th birthday??
Well, American player Mike Macdonald turned 18 years old today, which means he can finally compete in his first live poker tournament. He forked over £10,000 for a chance to fling around chips with the big boys. He was recently moved to the featured TV table which included former WSOP world champion Jamie Gold and Kenny Tran. Macdonald raised with Jacks pre-flop and Jamie Gold called. On a ragged flop, Gold pushed all in and Macdonald instantly called. Gold showed pocket threes and was way behind. The turn gave Gold a set when a three spiked. The river was no help for Macdonald and he headed to the rail.
And you know what? The kid took the bad beat like a man despite getting berated by Jamie Gold.
Pauly also made the interesting point that since the WSOPE allows entrants under 21 (18 is the minimum) and Harrah’s is regarding WSOPE titles as equivalent to US WSOP titles, the record for the youngest bracelet winner could potentially be smashed in this event.
PokerNews is the media monolith of choice for this particular tournament brand, check out their live coverage. Or, wait until the end of the day and read Pauly’s excellent wrap ups over at Tao of Poker.
