2011 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship
Day: 1
Event Info

2011 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
54
Prize
$750,000
Event Info
Entries
64

Raymer Finishes Off Matusow

With blinds now at extreme levels, Mike Matusow shoved 6,400 dark. Greg Raymer looked at one card, a king, and called.

Showdown:
Matusow: {q-Diamonds}{8-Spades}
Raymer: {k-Spades}{9-Diamonds}

Each player flopped a pair, {8-Diamonds}{5-Hearts}{9-Spades}. Raymer's pair of 9s led Matusow's pair of 8s. The {5-Diamonds} gave each player two pair. Matusow gave a guttural shout before the river {6-Spades} sent him to the rail. The two players quickly shook hands and then Raymer raised one hand in acknowledgment to the crowd.

"Newman" moves on to the Round of 32 tomorrow.

Tags: Mike MatusowGreg Raymer