Ferguson just misses sixth WSOP bracelet
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Chris Ferguson got to heads-up play in his pursuit of a sixth World Series of Poker bracelet on Thursday, but fell just short.
In Event No. 33, the $10,000 World Championship of Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split-8, Sebastian Ruthenberg outlasted “Jesus” to win his first bracelet and the first prize of $328,756. Marcel Luske (fourth) and Annie Duke (fifth) were also at the final table.
In Event No. 32, a $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em event, Jose Luis Velador dominated the final two days of competition to win his first bracelet and the first prize of $573,734. PartTimePoker’s Shane “Loonbat” Stacey took fifth place for more than $166,000.
In Wednesday’s only final table, Dario Minieri, who gained fame during the 2007 main event, Won his first bracelet in Event 31, the $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em/Six Handed event. He came into the final table with the chip lead and left with $528,418 for first place. Scotty Nguyen bubbled the final table.
Two more bracelets are scheduled to be given out today. In Event No. 34, the $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha w/Re-Buys event, Ted Forrest and Layne Flack are both at the final table.
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