2008 World Series of Poker

Event 40 - $2,500 2-7 Triple Draw
Day: 1
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Prize
$151,896
Event Info
Buy-in
$2,500
Entries
238
Level Info
Level
24
Blinds
13,000 / 25,000
Ante
0

Third Time Not the Charm

George Danzer raised from the button, Phil Hellmuth reraised from the blinds, and Danzer reraised all in with the last of his chips. Hellmuth called.

On the first draw, Danzer drew two and Hellmuth one. Same story on the second draw. On the third, Danzer took one, and Hellmuth stood pat.

On that final draw, Hellmuth had a smooth eight -- 8-5-4-3-2. Danzer had a 7-7-6-3-2 and had thrown back a seven in hopes of catching a four or five. He bricked, though, and is out. Hellmuth is up to 17,800.

Tags: George DanzerPhil Hellmuth