Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:40:30 -0700
The ESPN Interview
When Norm Chad asked Michael Chu about his strategy, he said he wanted to be patient early, and let the big stacks knock each other around a bit. He then added that it didn't hurt that he caught some big cards, and got lucky when he needed to.
When asked about plans for a professional poker career, Chu said that while he might enter a few more tournaments, he has no plans of quitting his day job.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:39:13 -0700
Final Table Payouts
1 - Michael Chu - $585,744
2 - Tommy Vu - $364,761
3 - Barry Cales - $235,575
4 - Dolph Arnold - $157,050
5 - Shane Schleger - $111,455
6 - Michael Gracz - $84,858
7 - Amir Vahedi - $63,327
8 - Robert Aron - $46,862
9 - Jan Von Halle - $34,196
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:29:39 -0700
Hand #138 - Michael Chu Wins Event #8 ($585,744)
Hand #138 - Tommy Vu has the button, he moves all in, and Chu quickly calls with
. Vu shows
, and he'll need to improve to stay alive.
The flop comes
, and while Chu pairs his three, Vu picks up more outs with a flush draw. He's got 15 outs twice.
The turn card pairs the board with the
, and the crowd reacts, briefly thinking it was a spade.
The river card is the
, and Tommy Vu is eliminated in second place, earning $364,761.
Michael Chu wins Event #8 ($1,000 No-Limit Hold'em w/Rebuys), earning $585,744, a Corum watch, and a coveted WSOP bracelet.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:26:07 -0700
Hand #137
Hand #137 - Michael Chu has the button, he raises to 280,000, and Vu folds.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:25:05 -0700
Hand #136
Hand #136 - Tommy Vu has the button, he moves all in, and Chu folds.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:24:17 -0700
Hand #135
Hand #135 - Michael Chu has the button, he raises to 330,000, and Vu folds.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:23:43 -0700
Hand #134
Hand #134 - Tommy Vu has the button, he moves all in for about a million, and Chu folds.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:22:36 -0700
Hand #133
Hand #133 - Michael Chu has the button, he raises to 280,000, and Vu folds.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:20:15 -0700
Updated Chip Counts
Michael Chu - 4.215 million
Tommy Vu - 1.105 million
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:17:24 -0700
Hand #132 - Michael Chu Doubles Through Tommy Vu
Hand #132 - Tommy Vu has the button, he limps for 80,000, Chu raises to 280,000, and Vu calls. The flop comes
. Chu bets 375,000, Vu waves his arms as he says, "All in," and Chu quickly calls all in for 1.83 million with
for an open-ended straight draw. Vu shows
for a pair of eights. Chu has a lot of outs (he can also pair one of his overcards), but he'll need to hit something to stay alive here.
The turn card is the
, and Chu needs a queen, a jack, a ten, or a seven to survive.
The river card is the --
! Michael Chu hits his jack-high straight to stay alive and double up in chips.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:13:29 -0700
Hand #131
Hand #131 - Michael Chu has the button, he raises to 200,000, Vu reraises to 700,000, and Chu calls. The flop comes
, and both players check. The turn card is the
, and they check again. The river card is the
, Vu bets 800,000, and Chu folds. Vu shows 8-2 (eight high) as he collects the pot.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:11:15 -0700
Final Table Payouts
1 - ? - $585,744
2 - ? - $364,761
3 - Barry Cales - $235,575
4 - Dolph Arnold - $157,050
5 - Shane Schleger - $111,455
6 - Michael Gracz - $84,858
7 - Amir Vahedi - $63,327
8 - Robert Aron - $46,862
9 - Jan Von Halle - $34,196
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:10:55 -0700
Hand #130
Hand #130 - Tommy Vu has the button, he raises to 300,000, and Chu calls. The flop comes
, and both players check. The turn card is the
, and they check again. The river card pairs the board with the
, Chu bets 300,000, and Vu folds. Chu takes the pot.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:08:37 -0700
Hand #129
Hand #129 - Michael Chu has the button, he raises to 240,000, and Vu folds.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:07:37 -0700
Heads-Up Play Begins
There are 42 minutes left in the current level, with blinds at 40,000-80,000, with a 10,000 ante.
Reminder: In heads-up play, the button has the small blind and acts first before the flop.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:59:11 -0700
Official Chip Counts
Tommy Vu - 2,915,000
Michael Chu - 2,405,000
There will be a short break while ESPN preps the final table for heads-up play.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:56:16 -0700
Hand #128 - Barry Cales Eliminated in 3rd Place ($235,575)
Hand #128 - Tommy Vu has the button in seat 3, Cales limps from the small blind for 80,000, Chu raises from the big blind to 330,000, and Vu folds. Cales moves all in for 790,000, and Chu beats him into the pot with
. Cales shows
, and he'll need to improve to stay alive.
The flop comes
, and Cales needs something runner-runner to stay alive.
The turn card is the
, and a four on the river would give both players a five-high straight, chopping the pot.
The river card is the
, and Chu wins the pot with his pocket queens. Barry Cales is eliminated in third place, earning $235,575.
The runner-up will earn $364,761, while the winner will take home $585,744.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:50:53 -0700
Hand #127
Hand #127 - Michael Chu has the button in seat 1, and he raises to 250,000, winning the blinds and antes.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:49:43 -0700
Hand #126
Hand #126 - Barry Cales has the button in seat 8, Chu raises from the small blind to 250,000, and Vu calls from the big blind. The flop comes
, Chu bets 300,000, and Vu folds. Chu takes the pot.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:47:58 -0700
Hand #125
Hand #125 - Tommy Vu has the button in seat 3, he raises to 250,000, and Chu calls from the big blind. The flop comes
, Chu checks, Vu bets 100,000, and Chu calls. The turn card is the
, Chu checks, Vu moves all in, and Chu folds. Vu takes the pot.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:45:56 -0700
Hand #124
Hand #124 - Michael Chu has the button in seat 1, and Vu raises from the small blind to 290,000, winning the blinds and antes.
