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

Brandon Cantu Eliminated in 20th Place ($257,334)

Brandon Cantu - 20th Place
Brandon Cantu - 20th Place
Peter Eastgate raised to 300,000, Brandon Cantu moved all in from the button for 2.3 million and Eastgate called.

Cantu {9-Hearts} {9-Diamonds}

Eastgate {A-Diamonds} {Q-Spades}

The flop was {8-Diamonds} {6-Diamonds} {3-Diamonds}. Cantu's nines still led, but Eastgate picked up the nut flush draw. The turn was the {8-Hearts}, but the river was the {4-Diamonds}. Eastgate made his flush and Cantu was eliminated in 20th place, collecting $257,334.

After the hand, Eastgate was back up over 9 million.

Tags: Brandon CantuPeter Eastgate