01-16-2010 18:01 UTC+11

Benson Belted

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The PokerNews team noticed Gary Benson's seat was empty and after we asked around Tony Kanaan came forward and claimed responsibility, sharing with us his recount of Benson's demise.

Kaanan eliminated the Australian Poker Hall of Famer in the space of two hands - the first saw David Gorr raise from early position to 1,200, only to see Benson and two other players call before Kanaan raised all in for 9,000.

Gorr and the other two players got out of the way as Benson called, tabling pocket eights against Kanaan's {a-Hearts}

{a-Hearts}

{q-Hearts}

.

However the board was spread {Q-?}

{Q-?}

{4-?}

{5-?}

{4-?}

{7-?}

to leave Benson with just 1,800 in chips, which he moved in a short time later with {q-Diamonds}

{q-Diamonds}

{8-Diamonds}

but Kanaan called him down with {K-?}

{K-?}

{J-?}

.

The board of {K-?}

{K-?}

{4-?}

{q-?}

{3-?}

{4-?}

sealed the deal for Kanaan and Benson went busto.

Tags: David Gorr Gary Benson Tony Kanaan