2008 World Series of Poker

39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Day: 2a
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
6,844
Players Left
9
Next Payout
Place 9
$900,670
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
120,000 / 240,000
Ante
30,000

Antonius Ascends

Patrik Antonius (from Day 1b)
Patrik Antonius (from Day 1b)
Five limpers saw a flop of {4-Spades}{4-Hearts}{J-Clubs}. Gaetano Buda bet 2,400, Patrik Antonius called, and the others got out of the way. The turn was the {9-Hearts}. This time Buda checked, Antonius bet 3,500, Buda check-raised to 10,500, and Antonius called.

The river was the {7-Hearts}. Buda checked, and Antonius pushed all in for 16,500. "I told myself I wasn't going to get involved in a hand with you," said Buda as he contemplated his decision. Of course, this hasn't been the first hand today in which he's run up against the Flying Finn.

Buda made the call. Antonius showed {4-Clubs}{7-Clubs} for the full house, and Buda mucked. Antonius doubled up to 64,000 on that one.

Soon after, Antonius picked up another nice pot without a showdown, and after struggling for most of the day, Antonius is way up to 90,000.

Tags: Gaetano BudaPatrik Antonius