Oh My Akenhead
James Akenhead's EPT Deauville Main Event run has come to an end prior to the dinner break, the damage being largely administered by Paul Guichard in a most unfortunate hand for the Englishman.
We came on that hand during preflop action in which Akenhead had opened with a raise, Jose "Nacho" Barbero had called, then Guichard had reraised to 3,050. It folded back to Akenhead who made it 7,550 to go, chasing Barbero. Guichard took about a minute, then reraised again to 11,100. Akenhead shoved in response, and Guichard quickly called, creating a total pot of about 75,000.
Akenhead: 
Guichard: 
Preflop things appeared rosy for Akenhead, and in fact Guichard had already stood to leave when the flop arrived with a sickening thud — 
! Trip kings for last year's EPT Deauville runner-up!
Guichard retook his seat to watch the 
turn and 
river, and after a count of chips it was revealed that Akenhead had but 50 chips left.
In other words, one ante.
As a further needle, Akenhead won the next hand to dectuple up to 500. (Yes, we looked up the word). But finally Akenhead busted on the following hand, making a quick exit after having to endure five more minutes following having his aces cracked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
78,000
30,000
|
30,000 |
|
Busted |