2010 World Series of Poker

Event #17: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 1
Event Info

2010 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
810
Prize
$818,959
Event Info
Buy-in
$5,000
Prize Pool
$3,722,400
Entries
792
Level Info
Level
31
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000

The Game *is* Called Hold'em

Chino Rheem
Chino Rheem

Just now came upon a big hand between two of our bigger stacks -- Amit Makhija and Chino Rheem -- sitting side-by-side at the moment over at Table 7.

With about 35,000 already in the middle and the board showing {2-Hearts}{10-Diamonds}{J-Clubs}{9-Hearts}, Makhija checked, Rheem made about a two-thirds pot bet, and Makhija called. The river brought the intriguing {K-Hearts}. Makhija again checked, and Rheem didn't hesitate much before firing out 75,000. Makhija stood up and with a pained look folded his cards.

As the two engaged in conversation, the dealer pushed the big pile of chips Rheem's way while he continued to hold onto his hand. Finally the dealer spoke to Rheem, though he didn't quite hear her.

"Turn 'em over?" he asked with a smile (something Makhija clearly would like for him to do). "Turn 'em in!" she responded. "You can't keep 'em!"

Rheem delivered his cards back to the dealer as ordered as Makhija complimented him on the river bet. Makhija is now at 90,000, while Rheem moves way up to 185,000.

Tags: Amit MakhijaChino Rheem