2008 World Series of Poker

Event 17 - $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout
Day: 1
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aj
Prize
$335,565
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Entries
1,000
Level Info
Level
10
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000

A Laak of Chips

As I have regaled you on many a previous occasion, the Amazon Room is brimming with different takes on the world of fashion, and one Mr Darren Rice in particular is no exception, having caught the glare of many a passing eye.

Of course, it's unpleasant to single people out, but with an online alias of 'ultimullet', I'm sure Rice would embrace the attention with open arms. Sadly, we don't yet have a picture of his quite spectacular mullet, but as soon as we do, we'll happily share the glorious view with you.

On this occasion, however, it wasn't just the hairstyle of Rice that grabbed our attention, but also his elimination of Phil Laak. Raising it up to 225 preflop, Rice was called by one opponent a couple of seats down before being reraised to 1,775 by Laak in the cutoff.

Rice set his opponent all in for the few hundred he had left, and Laak, naturally, made the call.

Laak = {A-?}{K-?}
Rice = {Q-Spades}{Q-Clubs}

board = {6-Clubs}{J-Diamonds}{10-Spades}{4-Clubs}{10-Hearts}

Whilst Laak shared his woes with partner Jennifer Tilly, one of our favourite players (I should remain unbiased, but the hair is awesome!) raked in the pot for a nice early double-through.

Tags: Greg RicePhil Laak