2008 World Series of Poker

Event 3 - $1,500 Pot-Limit Hold'em
Day: 1
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
q4
Prize
$214,131
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Entries
713
Level Info
Level
23
Blinds
20,000 / 40,000
Ante
0

Vadim Strikes on the Bubble

The bubble has recently burst, but before we reveal the name of that unfortunate victim, there was a crucial hand involving Al Barbieri, Bobby Wisiak and Vadim Trincher.

With Ali making it 3,500 preflop, Bobby and Vadim called leading to a three-way flop of {A-Hearts}{7-Hearts}{6-Spades}. A check from initial raiser Al was followed by a bet of 5,500 from Bobby and a subsequent call from Vadim. Al reluctantly ducked out of the way.

A {J-Clubs} on the turn triggered a check from Bobby, allowing Vadim to push all in and force Bobby into the fold. Bobby showed {A?}{Q?} to prove that he was making a big laydown, but Vadim never returned the favor, his hand remaining a mystery to us all.

Tags: Al BarbierieBobby WisiakVadim Trincher