2011 World Series of Poker

Event #36: $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em
Day: 3
Event Info

2011 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Mikhail Lakhitov
Winning Hand
k2
Prize
$749,610
Event Info
Buy-in
$2,500
Prize Pool
$3,944,850
Entries
1,734
Level Info
Level
32
Blinds
60,000 / 120,000
Ante
15,000

Matthew Berkey Eliminated in 6th Place ($119,528)

Level 29 : 30,000/60,000, 10,000 ante
Matthew Berkey - 6th place
Matthew Berkey - 6th place

From the button, Thomas Miller opened to 125,000, and Matthew Berkey three-bet shoved for about 1.4 million from the small blind. Miller snap-called, then fist-pumped as he knew his {J-Hearts} {J-Diamonds} was in front. It's the second time we've seen Berkey three-bet shove in this spot, and just like last time, he had ace-rag this time: {A-Hearts} {5-Diamonds}.

Unlike the last time, however, Berkey could not find his three-out life saver. The board ran out {9-Clubs} {4-Clubs} {3-Hearts} {6-Diamonds} {K-Spades}, and Miller and his rail enjoyed a huge celebration at Berkey's expense. The latter is out in 6th place, good for the first six-figure payout of this event. It's worth $119,528, and it's a fine consolation for the pro as he exits his first career WSOP final table.

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