2008 World Series of Poker

Event 22 - $3,000 H.O.R.S.E.
Day: 1
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Prize
$298,253
Event Info
Buy-in
$3,000
Prize Pool
$1,142,640
Entries
414
Level Info
Level
27
Blinds
0 / 0
Ante
0

Kessler Caught In The Middle

Stud-8:

We caught the action on fifth street with Marco Traniello raising the bet of his opponent, who was showing {Q-Clubs}{Q-Diamonds}{7-Hearts}. Traniello showed {8-Hearts}{A-Hearts}{3-Clubs} but Allen Kessler flat-called the raise with {A-Spades}{4-Spades}{Q-Hearts}. The third player then reraised again with Traniello and Kessler flat-calling.

On sixth street the third player bet out with the {6-Hearts} and Traniello called with the {6-Clubs} as did Kessler with the {8-Spades}.

On the river the third player bet out once again and Traniello squeezed his cards before announcing a raise. Kessler sighed and tossed his cards and the third player made the call.

Traniello showed ({5-Hearts}{2-Clubs}{6-Spades}) {8-Hearts}{A-Hearts}{3-Clubs}{6-Clubs} for the low as his opponent flipped (9-9-9) {Q-Clubs}{Q-Diamonds}{7-Hearts}{6-Hearts} for a full house to collect the high.

After the hand Kessler was left with only about 4,500 in chips.

Tags: Allen KesslerMarco Traniello