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MAY
16
2009
Poker Grump Wins Run-Good Challenge Event 1
Published by: Matthew Showell
Posted In: WSOP Blog, Run Good Challenge
The first Run-Good Challenge battle is over and Poker Grump managed to beat off the most bloggers to claim the $1,500 WSOP seat.
Spaceman made him sweat a bit heads-up but it was too little too late as the Grump steam-rolled his way to RGC glory.
Since I was the first elimination of the day I wasn't too keen on railing the rest of the event. In the end my curiosity won out, though, and I joined the throngs of ne'er-do-well's on the rail.
I'll leave the serious recapping to the champion since he kept a running live blog of his action for the entire event.
Other honorable mentions go to Benjo for building a big stack, which he proceeded to spew, and to travismiller for taking a few of my chips (for the first time ever) before I busted.
Dr. Pauly's got a post up on Tao of Poker as does Loni at DrunkBlondePoker.
In my next post I'll link up the rest so make sure to check back tomorrow for that.
Remember, we've still got another event to go, next Saturday, and we're still looking for poker bloggers to get involved.
If you think you can hang, and that your blog will make the grade, hit me on twitter @mattshowell or leave a comment below with your info.
Comments (8)
Cardgrrl
May 16, 2009
Me please, pick me!
DrunkBlonde
May 17, 2009
Lots of pocket aces in that tournament and I think they held up every time.
Thanks for the tourney. I'm still writing my review of the Run-Good Challenge and it will be on my blog soon.
Thanks again Matt and everybody at PokerListings.com!
AmyC
May 17, 2009
Pocket aces held up every time? Tell that to mine that fell to pocket jacks. Although Iggy's pocket aces losing to a suited 4-2 was far worse.
But cracked aces and all, I had a great time.
Thanks guys
Pauly
May 17, 2009
Thanks again!
DrunkBlonde
May 18, 2009
Yeah, I guess pocket aces did get cracked. I saw that later when I replayed the game history. It was a fun tourney.
Tuscaloosa Johnny
May 20, 2009
Hey Matt,
Can I hop in as well?
"Tuscaloosa" Johnny Kampis
TuscaloosaJK on Stars
SmBoatDrinks
May 20, 2009
Hey Matt,
I can play this week.
SmBoatDrinks on PS.
Thanks,
Boat
lightning36
May 20, 2009
I'd like to get in on the action if I can. Sounds like fun!
lightning36 at Stars. Cheers!