2012 World Series of Poker

Nguyen in Control

Postattu 2012-07-11 19:32 GMT-6 • Taso 27: 15,000-30,000, 5,000 ante

Since returning from dinner Huy Nguyen has been in control of every hand.

Nguyen Pressures Eriquezzo

Postattu 2012-07-11 19:25 GMT-6 • Taso 27: 15,000-30,000, 5,000 ante

On just the second hand back from break Ryan Eriquezzo opened to 80,000 from the small blind. Huy Nguyen moved all in to make Eriquezzo play for his whole stack.

Eriquezzo tossed his cards away and Nguyen took the pot.

Tagit: Huy Nguyen, Ryan Eriquezzo.

Blend 'Em & Send 'Em

Postattu 2012-07-11 19:21 GMT-6 • Taso 27: 15,000-30,000, 5,000 ante

Cards are back in the air following the dinner break.

Taso 27 alkanut

Postattu 2012-07-11 19:21 GMT-6

Dinner Break Counts

Postattu 2012-07-11 18:18 GMT-6

Merkkimäärät
Huy Nguyen			1,774,000	524,000
Matt Keikoan			1,234,000	-66,000
Nikolas Stone			935,000	-165,000
Ryan Eriquezzo			764,000	-206,000

The Dinner Bell Doth Ringeth

Postattu 2012-07-11 18:17 GMT-6 • Taso 26: 12,000-24,000, 4,000 ante

The players (and bloggers) are on an one hour dinner break. Cards will be back in the air at approximately 6:15 p.m. PST.

Nguyen vs Eriquezzo

Postattu 2012-07-11 18:17 GMT-6 • Taso 26: 12,000-24,000, 4,000 ante

Huy Nguyen

Ryan Eriquezzo opened for 48,000, Huy Nguyen called from the button and Nikolas Stone called from the small blind. The flop came , Stone checked, Eriquezzo bet 71,000 and Nguyen called. Stone folded and the turn came .

Eriquezzo checked, Nguyen bet 127,000 and Eriquezzo called. The river came , Eriquezzo checked and Nguyen bet 218,000. Eriquezzo called and Nguyen tabled to win the hand.

Tagit: Huy Nguyen, Ryan Eriquezzo.

Andy Hwang Eliminated in 5th Place ($103,322)

Postattu 2012-07-11 18:12 GMT-6

Yung Hwang

Andy Hwang began the day as a big chip leader, but things never seemed to go his way at the final table. After growing short, Hwang moved all in preflop for 319,000 and was called by Nikolas Stone.

Showdown
Hwang:
Stone:

Hwang was in bad shape and in need of some help, but the flop was anything but. Stone's supporters, of which there are a lot, erupted in celebration when their man hit a ten to extend his lead. The turn did give Hwang a wheel draw, but the river would not complete it.

Hwang no doubt had high hopes heading into the final table, but he leaves with a $103,322 consolation prize for his fifth-place finish.

Merkkimäärät
Nikolas Stone			1,100,000	350,000
Andy Hwang			Ulkona

Tagit: Andy Hwang, Nikolas Stone.

Keikoan Had Hwang On the Ropes

Postattu 2012-07-11 18:06 GMT-6 • Taso 26: 12,000-24,000, 4,000 ante

Matt Keikoan and Andy Hwang went to a flop of . Keikoan checked, Hwang bet 30,000 and Keikoan check-raised to 85,000. Hwang called and the turn came . Both players checked and the came on the river. Keikoan moved all in, having Hwang covered, and Hwang folded with disappointment.

Tagit: Matt Keikoan, Andy Hwang.

The Circuit Supports Each Other

Postattu 2012-07-11 17:57 GMT-6 • Taso 26: 12,000-24,000, 4,000 ante

A large contingent of WSOPC standouts have made their way to the ESPN Feature Stage to show their support. Kyle Cartwright, Matthew Hankins, Tripp Kirk, Drew Dumanksi, Jeff Fielder, AP Phahurat, David Clark and La Sengphet are all in attendance.