04 Jun 10

WSOP 2010: RobbieV Makes the Money, Nazgul Closes In

RobbieV finished in 99th place in Event #8 to make his first ever WSOP cash, while Nazgul completed the day just 2 shy of the money in Event #9. Both will return to play tomorrow along with BongBob and Allanon.

Team PokerStrategy.com members Nazgul (pictured right) and RobbieV were involved in the action of the 7th day at the 2010 WSOP. RobbieV played in Day 2 of Event #8 - $1,500 No Limit Hold'em, while Nazgul started Event #9. You can view an interview with RobbieV after his first WSOP cash below.

Event #9 - $1,500 Pot Limit Hold'em, attracted a total of 650 entries, and Day 1 ended with just 65 players. With 63 players cashing, a minimum cash is worth $2,851 while the champion will win a gold WSOP bracelet and $197,470.

Besides Nazgul, the field was attended by a few other notable players. They included Joe Sebok, Liv Boeree, Steve Zolotow, Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger, Jonathan Little and Antonio Esfandiari.

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View all WSOP 2010 pictures in our gallery [Day 7 set added]

Nazgul just two from the money

RobbieV became the first Team PokerStrategy.com member to cash in the 2010 World Series of Poker. His 99th place finish was also his first ever cash in the WSOP. He had started the day with just about 15 big blinds, but chipped up more than 7 times his starting stack.

Unfortunately, his good run did not last, and he eventually busted out after losing 2 big pots to the same opponent. In his final hand, all the money went in on the flop of . RobbieV showed A-Q, while villain had T-T and no help came by the river for our player.

Meanwhile in Nazgul's event, he had to endure a roller coaster run after the dinner break, going up to 35,000 chips, then down to below 10,000 before ending the day at 29,300 chips. He will start Day 2 with just over 18 big blinds and needs to outlast just two more players for the cash.

Here is an interview with RobbieV after he made his first ever WSOP cash:


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