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Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:07:49 -0700

Congratulations to Daniel Negreanu, Event #20 Champion!

It was deja vu all over again for Daniel Negreanu, capturing his fourth WSOP bracelet in the very same event where he won his third back in 2004. Negreanu arrived at this final table as far and away the most experienced and decorated player among the nine, and proved to everyone here today why he deserves to be called one of the world's best all-around players. Negreanu rushed into the crowd after the final card was dealt, high-fiving his friends and embracing his mother, who still lovingly prepares her son vegan meals for lunch every day of the series. "Me-1, Ivey-0!" cried Negreanu as he hoisted his new piece of jewelry in the air. The two poker legends have a standing bet during this year's WSOP in which one pays the other $200,000 for each bracelet won. That will effectively double Negreanu's prize money from this victory. As Negreanu sat back down at the table for his winner's photo behind his wall of chips and his winning

, he paused for a moment to dig his cell phone out of his pocket. "Hang on, I've got to text Ivey!" he said with a sly smile. Congratulations to Daniel Negreanu on his fourth World Series of Poker bracelet!

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:47:09 -0700

Daniel Negreanu Wins Event #20 ($2,000 Limit Hold'em), Ugur Marangoz Eliminated in 2nd Place ($126,671)

Daniel Negreanu limped in on the buttom and both players took the flop of

. Both players checked. The

came on the turn and both players checked again. The river was the

and Marangoz bet out. Negreanu raised to put Marangoz all in and Marangoz made the call. Negreanu showed the

for trip fives to eliminate Marangoz and win the tournament. Ugur Marangoz, the Mirage poker room manager, will earn $126,671 for his second-place finish. Daniel Negreanu is our champion, winning his fourth WSOP bracelet and $204,874!

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:41:59 -0700

Looking for a Hand

Ugur Marangoz has surrendered his blinds on the last few hands and is now down to 160,000.

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:36:59 -0700

Updated Chip Counts

Daniel Negreanu 1,625,000 Ugur Marangoz 280,000

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:36:13 -0700

Negreanu Wins a Monster Pot, Takes Huge Chip Lead

On a flop of

Ugar Marangoz bet and Daniel Negreanu called. The turn was the

. Marangoz checked, Negreanu bet, Marangoz raised, Negreanu three-bet, Marangoz four-bet and Negreanu called. The river was the

. Marangoz checked, Negreanu bet, and Marangoz called. Negreanu showed a heart flush and took down the monster pot, giving him a substantial chip lead over Marangoz.

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:33:31 -0700

David Baker Eliminated in 3rd Place ($78,624)

Daniel Negreanu raised, David Baker called. The flop was

and Negreanu bet. Baker called. The

came on the turn and Negreanu bet again. Baker raised and Negreanu called. River was the

and Negreanu bet to put Baker all in. Baker called and Negreanu announced, "Straight!" and showed

. Baker earned $78,624 for his finish.

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:31:36 -0700

Negreanu Wins Pot, Cheering Section Squeals

David Baker opened for a raise on the button and both Ugar Marangoz and Daniel Negreanu called. The flop was

. The action was checked to Baker who bet. Marangoz raised, Negreanu three-bet, Baker folded and Marangoz called. The turn was the

. Marangoz checked to Negranu who bet. Marangoz called. The river was the

. Marangoz checked,. Negreanu bet and Marangoz gave it up, surrendering the pot to Negreanu Again, Negreanu's cheering section leapt out of their chairs to give him an ovation.

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:26:10 -0700

A Sneaky Check in The Dark

Daniel Negreanu raised from the button. Ugur Marangoz made the call from the big blind. Marangoz checked in the dark and the flop came

. Negreanu checked behind. The turn was the

and Marangoz checked. Negreanu bet out. Marangoz called. The river was the

and Marangoz bet. Negreanu leaned forward to study the hand and then began counting out chips. He made the call. Marangoz showed

for a flopped straight to win the hand.

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:26:05 -0700

Updated Chip Counts

Ugur Marangoz 940,000 Daniel Negreanu 585,000 David Baker 380,000

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:24:48 -0700

Fours are Good

Ugur Marangoz raised on the button and David Baker called from the big blind. The flop was

. Marangoz checked, Baker bet and Marangoz called. The turn was the

. Marangoz checked, Baker bet and Marangoz called. The river was the

and both players checked. Marangoz showed pocket fours for two pair, tens and fours, Baker mucked and Marangoz took it down.

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:17:56 -0700

From Short Stack to Chip Lead

Daniel Negreanu raised, David Baker reraised, Ugur Marangoz made it four bets, and everyone called. The flop came

and Baker checked. Marangoz bet, Daniel and Baker folded. Marangoz raked in the 390,000 pot to take over the chip lead.

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:14:51 -0700

Negreanu Sniffs Out Baker's Bluff

Daniel Negreanu raised from the small blind and David Baker called from the big blind. The flop was

. Negreanu bet and Baker called. The turn was the

and both players checked. The river was the

. Negreanu bet, Baker raised, and Negreanu shook his head, looking puzzled at the bet. He ultimately called and saw that his unimproved

was good. Negreanu dragged the pot and the crowd let out a huge cheer.

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:13:08 -0700

Updated Chip Counts

David Baker 725,000 Ugur Marangoz 720,000 Daniel Negreanu 460,000

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:05:39 -0700

Players Return from Break

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:05:23 -0700

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Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:01:20 -0700

Players Take a Short Break

"We've gotta pee!" cried Daniel Negreanu during a pause for commercials on the ESPN 360 live broadcast. Ergo, we've taken a short break while the players relieve themselves.

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:55:48 -0700

Marangoz Falling Fast

Ugar Marangoz raised on the button and David Baker called from the big blind. The flop was

and both players checked. The turn was the