Madsen's Main Event Hopes Are Still Alive
We saw the TV cameras swarming Table 370, so we made our way over and discovered 2006 World Series of Poker Player of the Year Jeff Madsen all in for his last 195,000 or so and at risk against Hans Winzeler.
Winzeler: 
Madsen: 
It was a flip, and all Madsen had to do to double was hold. That didn't happen though as the 
flop gave Winzeler the lead with a pair of aces. Madsen sat quietly as the dealer burned and turned the 
. Not a ten, but still helpful as it gave him a gutshot straight draw. Madsen stared at the board and watched the 
peeled off.
"Yes," he whispered as he pumped his fist and shot up from his chair. He then made his way over to his supporters on the rail for a round of high fives.
"It's the beer," Madsen said with a smile as he retook the lead and was pushed the double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
400,000
200,000
|
200,000 |
|
||
|
350,000
-200,000
|
-200,000 |