Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007

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T.J. Cloutier bluffs himself out of Horseshoe Council Bluffs

By Erik Sylven

Chris Ferguson, T.J. Cloutier and Phil Gordon were all knocked out during Day 1 of Horseshoe Council Bluffs main event. The remaining 42 players the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) tournament that will play down to the final table today.

Chip leader after Day 1 is Sam Von Duhn with $79,000 in chips. Matt Banghart is in second place with $68,000, and James English is in third with $61,000.

Several world class players came to play in the tournament, but none of the biggest stars made it through to Day 2.

T.J. Cloutier bluffed himself out of the tournament early in the second level of play. He moved all-in on a jack-high board, but mucked his cards when his opponent showed pocket tens. Cloutier later revealed to PokerListings.com that he had A-K.

Chris Ferguson and Phil Gordon were eliminated in consecutive hands later in the day.

Day 2 of the Horseshoe Council Bluffs main event starts at 12 p.m. (CST).

You can read all about poker action from Horseshoe Council Bluffs in Iowa, exclusive interviews and blogs in the Live Tournaments Section.

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