Name: Ricki Nielsen
Achievement: 2006 WSOP Event 39, N-L Texas Hold'em Championship Event
Prize Money: $329,865 (35th)
With $3,170,000 in chips at the Main Event of the WSOP, it certainly means that he’s an upcoming talent. Ricki Nielsen is basically from Denmark, a small country. He has his own way of making things and possesses the natural ability to combine the game. The intention behind featuring in this tournament is the experience factor.
The last event was indeed turned out to be toughest one so far. Initially, the first table I took saw many players betting out even though the players kept on coning.
In fact, the table was a lot tougher than this one. Comparing to the existing competition, he was way behind, but he strongly believed that if he can make his way out to the top 45 at the Main Event, it would be a remarkable job. For him all ended well.
Name: Jeff Madsen
Achievements at WSOP 2006: 1st in Event 22, N-L Hold'em
Prize Money: $660,948
Jeff Madsen’s bracelet wins are the $2,000 NLH and the $5,000 NLH Short-Handed 6/Tables. Born in Los Angels, Jeff is currently residing in Santa Barbara. Jeff Madsen, from nowhere, went on to become the youngest player to win a World Series of Poker bracelet. Furthermore, he also collected a second bracelet and a third place finish. He turned 21 just a month ago before claiming the world’s most coveted event making it almost impossible to surpass his record and batter him for the youngest bracelet winner. This is a truly unprecedented entrance into the world of professional poker.
Initially, the cards were placed with $6,000 - $12,000 blinds and $2,000 antes. After one hour, Paul Foltyon was first eliminated from the table when he was forcing on a bluff. He got through all in preflop with 8 6 . Jonathan Gaskell then made his call and his A J send Foltyon reeling.
Next time, Gaskell knotted his chips in the pot. He came over the top of the Lindgren raise and was looking pretty confident. Later, he flipped over the available kings and Lindgren was quick to show A K. With just the J874 board, Gaskell was just away from 1 card from getting his chances doubled, but it was A which saved Lindgren from defeat. This sent Gaskell’s day to 5th place ($119,145).
Lindgren continued to dominate in his traditional fashion and was living
up to the expectations of the billing. He was turning out to be the most feared player at the table with his bustout of Tony Woods in 4th place ($150,123). Lindgren’s pocket Jacks held against Wood’s A K, the Full Tilt team member moved one spot closer to winning his first bracelet. Then, Madsen's step facilitated and finished the process before the heads up play. On a 106 3 flop, Madsen initially went for an all-in raise by Tom Franklin, and Madsen’s king resulted in a big lead. The A turn and 7 offered no help as he finished at 3rd spot ($214,461).
Lindgren’s hopes were not getting brighter. Iin fact, the chances were turning out to be dry. With over $70,000 of his chips already in the pot, Lindgren called an all-in raise by Madsen on the KQ2 flop. Madsen was holding Q 9 and Lindgren showed A J. After the 5 turn, Lindgren had both a straight and flush draw, but he hit neither when the 3 came on the river.
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