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Peter ‘the Poet’ Costa

It seems that the nice guys are on fire during the first three weeks of tournaments. Gavin Smith, fresh from his WPT win at the Mirage, is a prime example. Although he hasn’t made much money from his three cashes yet - he always seems to be around late into the night. Another win would not be outof place for Gavin.

Tony Cousinaeu has also shown great consistency with 4 cashes. Tony is a very solid player that never wastes his chips. Although his style may often see him short-stacked - there aren’t many better with low chips.

We then have John Bonetti. John has been suffering from health issues in recent times. However, that has not stopped the old guy from making his presence felt. He has shown tremendous tenacity in being able to withstand the long hard slogs that these events require. I doubt if there would be a more popular winner. And while on the subject of John - I recall that it took me a while to warm to him. However, once I got know him well - it’s difficult not to love this very interesting character. Keep showing the kids how its done John!

Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi is continuing with his good year by making 4 cashes so far. Wouldn’t surprise me to see him win soon.

From the ladies, Cyndy Viollete is leading the way with most money. However, Jennifer Harman is playing very consistently with 4 cashes to her name. Annie Duke is presently on three small cashes - however, that can soon change.

As for the most unbelievable call at the WSOP so far? Well, that must surely go to Kirill Gerasimov.

Heads-up in the shootout and playing 100- 200 - Kirril Gerasimov, called a 600 raise on the big blind with Th-6h. The Flop of A-K-3, two hearts, brought a check from both players. The turn was a harmless 4. The raiser now bets 700. Kirill ponders for a while and decides to call with the flush draw.

At this stage - both players still have around 6000 chips each. The river was a Jack - no heart. Kirill checks his busted Ten high flush draw and then, having thought that his opponent checked - turns over his hand. But to Kirril’s surprise - his opponent states that he had not yet acted. The floor is called for a decision. The outcome was that Kirill’s opponent was allowed to act. Boy did he act! He moved all-in with 7-2 high. Can you imagine this call? I know that I would have had to see my opponents cards

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