2014 Hollywood Poker Open Tunica Regional Event

HPO Tunica Regional Championship
Day: 2
Event Info

2014 Hollywood Poker Open Tunica Regional Event

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
kk
Prize
$15,040
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,629
Prize Pool
$32,580
Entries
20
Level Info
Level
16
Blinds
1,200 / 2,400
Ante
400

Level: 16

Blinds: 1,200/2,400

Ante: 400

Taylor Neither Missed Nor Had a Monster

Level 15 : 1,000/2,000, 300 ante

Jonathan Taylor raised to 4,500 on the button, Toby Mathews called, and the flop came {5-Clubs}{4-Diamonds}{2-Diamonds}. Mathews check-called a bet, the turn was the {4-Hearts}, and Mathews checked again.

Taylor fired out 7,500, Mathews check-raised to 21,000, and Taylor called.

The river was the {8-Spades}, and Mathews suddenly sighed.

"You either missed," he told Taylor, "or have a monster."

A minute or so passed.

“What’s the action?” Taylor asked the dealer, who pointed at Mathews.

Mathews fired out 45,000 in grey T5,000 chips, and Taylor snap-folded.

"I had neither," he said, laughing.

Tags: Jonathan TaylorToby Mathews

Mathews Has "Crap"

Level 15 : 1,000/2,000, 300 ante

Jonathan Taylor raised to 4,500 on the button, Toby Mathews called, and both players checked on the flop ({7-Hearts}{j-Hearts}{5-Spades}) and the turn ({2-Hearts}).

The river was the {a-Hearts}, Mathews checked, and Taylor tossed out a single T5,000 chip. Mathews check-raised to 15,000, Taylor called, and Mathews said that he had "crap."

Taylor showed {k-Spades}{q-Hearts}, which is much better than crap, and took down the pot.

Tags: Jonathan TaylorToby Mathews

PokerNews Podcast Episode #202: Aussie Millions Recap feat. Mike McDonald

Level 15 : 1,000/2,000, 300 ante

It's just Rich and Donnie this week, and the duo recaps the 2014 Aussie Millions, including the AU$100,000 and AU$250,000 Challenges, and the Main Event. Then, NL.PokerNews editor Frank op de Woerd talks with Mike "Timex" McDonald about his hot start, running good, and the value of WSOP bracelets.

Tags: Mike McDonald

Mathews Bombs the River

Level 15 : 1,000/2,000, 300 ante

Jonathan Taylor raised to 4,500, Toby Mathews called, and both players knuckled on a flop of {q-Spades}{4-Clubs}{6-Spades}. The turn was a repeat six - the {6-Hearts} - and Mathews led out for 7,000. Taylor called.

The river was the {5-Clubs}, Mathews fired out 25,000, and Taylor quickly folded.

Tags: Jonathan TaylorToby Mathews