2008 World Series of Poker

39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
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

Gus Hansen Doubles Up

An under-the-gun player raised to 7,500 and three players, including Gus Hansen called. On a flop of {5-Spades} {3-Hearts} {9-Clubs}, the under-the-gun player bet 23,000 and Hansen raised to 84,000 total. Only the original bettor made the call.

Hansen held {5-Diamonds} {5-Clubs} and his opponent held {K-Hearts} {9-Hearts}.

The turn fell the {A-Spades} and river the {7-Clubs} and Hansen doubled up to 202,000 in chips.

Tags: Gus Hansen