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Matt Hawrilenko raised under the gun to 105,000. Faraz Jaka made the call, and when the action came around to Robert Kay he announced all in for 1,333,000 more. Hawrilenko, who just so happened to have exactly 1,333,000 left, made the call and Jaka stepped to the side.  Kay showed KH QS & Hawrilenko AH KC. Board came 2D 3C KS 10H JS.

A sterling effort from Robert, who could only take enough time off from work to take part in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold-em event.  Robert commented how difficult it has been playing against seasoned poker professionals, those who have the stamina to play these long hours.  They played well past 3am today, starting again at 1pm and this was definitely taking it's toll on Kay, along with being very jet lagged.

Well done Robert, you've earned your rest now and done us all proud!

Big celebrity names came out to play at the 3rd annual Ante Up for Africa Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament including Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jason Alexander, Shane Warne, Don Cheadle, Mike Tyson, Charles Barkley, Montel Williams, Mike Tyson, Brad Garret, Jason Alexander, Nelly, and Dean (Superman) Cain.

Playing poker in an effort to send aid to those that have suffered from political instability.  Hosted by poker pro Annie Duke and movie star Don Cheadle, the tournament attracted some of the biggest names from both businesses’ making a red carpet worthy of any Hollywood blockbuster.  Damon said, “This is a great event for everyone to come out to. It’s great to see everyone here for charity.”  Cheadle said of the event, “We’ve been able to do a lot of great work with the money that we’ve raised.”

A delighted Howard Berchowitz, MD of Piggs PeakCasino has won his seat into WSOP $10,000 Main Event through a mega satellite.  Finishing up at 4am Thursday, a tired but very satisfied Berchowitz hoped to continue his good form of 2008, but to carry it through to a cash, he said with a smile.  He says he is cautiously confident, he played well last night and the cards ran well for him.

Team All Africa Poker wish Howard the best for his 2nd WSOP entry.

16 players left from the 928 who entered this $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Six-Handed event. Robert is in 4th chip position on 1.213 million chips ... Rory Mathews bagged the most chips with 1.358 million, with Matt Hawrilenko (1.327 million), Peter Feldman (1.321 million.

Team All Africa Poker will be at the RIO at 1 p.m. local time today to see who among them will be walking away with the $1,003,163 first prize and the last WSOP gold bracelet to be awarded before the Main Event starting tomorrow.

The hugely successful Ante Up For Africa Charity event takes place tomorrow and is set to draw stars such as Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and many more. Danny K and Lee Ann Liebenburg will be there to catch all the action and exclusive interviews with the top celebs and poker star, who will all be there to support a good chairty

Robert Kay has hit a Million in chips and holds the title of chip leader in the US $5,000 Buyin Event 56 at this year WSOP. The tournament started with 928players and has a first prize of $1,003,163. After a massive hand Robert was the first player to hit the Million chipstack and with the likes of Phil Helmeth and Phil Laak, Robert needs all the chips he can get. Go Robert!

Archie Els is the Ask The Commentators Winner. He has won an Ipod just for emailing his question into the Ask The Commentators Show. Click here to read his question.

With only 2 days till the WSOP Main Event starts, Team All Africa Poker have bumped into poker legends Gus Hansen, Eric Seidel and Annie Duke. Annie is currently gearing up for the Ante Up for Africa Charity event which takes place on the 2 July 2009.

 

Annie Duke, Eric Seidel, Gus Hansen

After a few hours on the cash tables at the Venetian, part of Team All Africa Poker made their way to Grand Lux cafe. Whilst the guys all told their bad beat stories it emerge that after a small misunderstanding Marco Farrell was asked to leave the Venetian Poker Room. After the quick break, its back to the tables.

Danny K, Eugene Du Plessis, Kyri Patsalos, Rhino, Nick Sissou and Peter Igo

After hours of play, Ryan Dreyer exits $1,500 WSOP Event # 54. Ryan says, "I finally reraised all in with QQ, only to run into KK and AA. Lol quite a mad hand. I can take a lot of good from my play though, all gearing and warming up for the main event. It always sux to bust out though...."

Ryan " Rhino" Dreyer

All Africa Poker regular Sami Sadia, who is now based in Sweden, surprised Team All Africa Poker when he made his presence known in Vegas. Sambo, we all miss you but wish you all the best in Vegas.

Wendy, Michael and Neil have arrived in Vegas. From one extreme to the next - they left the cold only to land in Vegas to a temperature of 42 degrees celsius. No rest for the wicked as they hit the ground running to go and support Nicholas Zakhem, Nick Sissou, Ryan Dreyer and Danny K before they headed off to  $1,500 WSOP Event # 54

Andre 'Shuffle' Johnstone went all-in with KS JS with 2S 4S 2C on the board but lost to 9s8s. Ryan "FBT" Brauer was sent to the rail with a heavy heart. Brauer went up against Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier but lost. 9 10 v 9 10 on Q J 8 on the flop. Grospellier makes running flush for 63k pot. Brauer's comment, "Most upsetting beat ever. feel heartbroken! ;-("

Here's hoping Ryan Brauer gets a good nights rest as he heads into Event 45 $10,000 Pot Limit Hold'em World Champs!

With the Main event around 2 weeks away our guys are getting a bit of practice in. Andre headed off to play in some sat's - hopefully we have some good news soon whilst Darren Miller is taking a breather but no for a lack of good play. He says he's in the right frame of mind for the event.

Congrates to Jaco Storm who came 71st in Event #32 NL Holdem $2000 at the WSOP. For his efforts he walks away with $6,309.

Rhino, Ryan Dreyer, beat Nigel Edwards in his 3rd round match of the 114th Amateur Championship. But his golf journey ended when Stiggy Hodgson edged ahead on the final hole in the 4th Round. Rhino comments, “I gave it me best and it was a great experience. Thanks to Shuffle and Kramer. Legend Caddies!”

Melanie Banfield and Johan Gaybba have cashed in WSOP Event #24 NLHoldem $1500. Banfield placed 208th whilst Gaybba finished in 206th position, good play considering the field started with 1506 players. Gaybba went on to cash in WSOP Event #32 NL Holdem $2000 when he placed 156th out of a field of 1534 players.

Ask the Commentator host & top local poker professional Ryan Brauer has entered his first 2009 WSOP tournament: Event #34, $1,500 No Limit Hold’em. This particular 2009 WSOP Event has attracted a playing field of 2,095 players, with some of the top dogs on the poker scene including Phil Hellmuth; Antonio Esfandiari; Greg Raymer; Vanessa Rousso; Bertrand “ElkY” Grospelier and T.J. Cloutier. The stakes … a WSOP Bracelet and a first prize of $521,932!