Event #43 $2k Limit Hold'em has reached the final table.  The final 9 will return tomorrow at 2pm PDT.  The chip counts are:

• Tommy Rounds  405k
• Saif Ahmad  320k
• Joe Mandia  260k
• Michael Graffeo  250k
• William Jensen  245k
• Justin Pechie  150k
• Gerald Kane  130k
• Robert Pacleb  105k
• Hal Havlisch  30k

LA Mike's favorite sights and sounds from "Bubble Day":

• Max Pescatori rolled into the Amazon Room as the short stack but was full of confidence.  He told NDJ, Jeremiah and I, "I need another FTP patch on my back, I'm going to be here all day!"  By the way, Max already had a patch on his chest and his trademark bandana.  He was able to take his extreme short stack and double up through Chris Reslock on the very first hand.  However, he was crippled about an hour into play by David Singer and subsequently eliminated out of the money.

• Speaking of David Singer, AKA "The Walking FTP Billboard".  He did not disappoint today with FTP hat and shirt with logos plastered everywhere.  Even a MORAN like LA Mike can figure out Mr. Singer likes FTP.  By the way, this is the only event David has entered at this year's WSOP.  He's 1 for 1 because he's in the money.  He was also spotted eating a Grilled Chicken Caesar salad for the 4th consecutive day.  Coincidence, LA Mike thinks not.  Eat the chicken caesar salad at the table and cash in tournaments!  It's very simple people.

• Best scene of the day was Joe "Pony Jacket" Sebok (which I'll put to rest once and for all, is horribly ugly unless you're an Oregon Duck fan) sprinting over to check on Barry Greenstein.  Well, it wasn't really sprinting as Joseph has extremely short legs basically midget-esque.  Mr. Sebok had no regard for the ESPN cameras that were rolling as he strolled right up to Greenstein's table for a personal update.  Some Story guy told me Sebok was holding a poster saying, "My name's Joe Sebok, put me on TV."  I can't confirm however I do know Sebok was successfully battling through his own bubble in the $2k Limit event. 

• Gavin Smith is texting me for updates on the HORSE event and on Sebok's progress in the $2k Limit tourney as he's currently on the golf course.  I suspect it's sunk into Gav's gigantic dome that he'll be dressing up and carrying Joe in on a throne for the main event.

• Our sympathy goes out to Noah Jefferson who was officially the "Bubble Boy" finishing in 17th place.  There was a light applause as he busted but not $89k worthy. 

• LA Mike is really surprised actor/part-time player Gabe Kaplan has played so well.  He's still going strong at this moment.

• Who knew Amnon Filippi actually had 2 first names?  Apparently, people in NYC know him by the name of "Eric the Donkey."

• Speaking of Eric errrrr Amnon, LA Mike knows fashion and that ridiculous NY Yankees hat has to go.  It's ugly and oh by the way, they suck really bad!  I'm volunteering to burn it for you.

• As I type this up, 14 players still remain and play will continue tonight until they reach the final 8.  Everyone is currently guaranteed just over $103k.

• LA Mike's fans have been asking for his prediction on the event. (In between chanting his name, listen closely, can YOU hear them?)  After much thought and studying of the play,  LA Mike is predicting an "All New York" battle for the championship.

Amnon Filippi heads-up with David "The FTP Walking Billboard" Singer.  Good luck fellas, this should be an epic!

Until next time...

Event #41 $1k Senior's Hold'em has reached the final table.  Play will continue today at 2pm PDT as they play for the bracelet and $348,423.  The chip stacks are:

• Ernest Bennett  1.06m
• Leon Lewis  840k
• Ed Smith  520k
• Tony Korfman  410k
• Thomas Cantanzaro  280k
• Rod Clarida  175k
• Ray Abels  150k
• Jack Deutsch  130k
• Charles Anderson  105k

Event #42 $1500 PLO H/L has reached the final table.  Players will return at 3pm PDT to play for the title.  The chip counts are:

• David Bach  500k
• Chad Brown  390k
• Lukasz Dumanski  360k
• James Tolley  280k
• Gene Timberlake  145k
• George Danzer  115k
• Thomas Hant  115k
• Mark Wilds  95k
• Dario Alioto  60k

Event #43 $2k Limit is down to about the final 60 players.  The final 45 players will all make the money.  Play will continue today at 2pm PDT.  The top stacks are:

• Thomas Koral  90k
• Noah Boeken  87k
• David Plastik  70k
• Jan Lundberg  65k
• Tommy Rounds  60k
• Lonnie Heimowitz  55k
• Michael Graffeo  55k
• Don Zewin  50k
• William McMahan  50k
• Saif Ahmad  45k

Also still alive is Joe "Pony Jacket" Sebok with just under 30k.

Event #42 $1500 PLO H/L is on the dinner break.  Roughly 35 players remain in the event.  The big stacks are:

• George Danzer  150k
• David Bach  145k
• Chad Brown  135k
• Mark Wilds  125k
• James Tolley  100k
• Phil Marmorsteen  95k
• Robert Oxenberg  70k

Event #43 $2k Limit Hold'em drew 472 entries for a prize pool of $859k.  First prize is $217,329.  The big stacks are:

• Joe "Pony Jacket" Sebok   25k
• Yuval Bronshtein  23k
• David Plastik  16k
• Phi Nguyen  13k
• Thomas Wahlroos  13k
• Jeff Heiberg  11k
• Chris Ferguson  11k
• Lacey Jones  10k

Event #40 $1500 Mixed Hold'em is down to the final 3 tables.  Play will continue until they reach the final table.  The big stacks are:

• Carlos Lopez  225k
• JC Tran  145k
• Scott Bohlman  130k
• Michael Craig  115k
• Jeff Lisandro  90k
• Joe Brandenburg 85k
• Peter Gould  80k

Event #42 $1500 Pot Limit Omaha H/L drew 687 entries for a prize pool of $937,755.  First place will take home $227,454.  The top stacks are:

• Marcel Luske  25k
• Bill Chen  19k
• Aaron Kanter  17k
• Chad Brown  16k
• George Danzer  16k
• James Van Alstyne  14k
• Jeff Madsen  14k
• David Bach  13k
• John Esposito  13k