2011 World Series of Poker

Event #45: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em
Day: 1
Event Info

2011 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aa
Prize
$455,356
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,000
Prize Pool
$2,601,000
Entries
2,890
Level Info
Level
28
Blinds
30,000 / 60,000
Ante
10,000

Michael Hopkins Hangs 'Em High With Two Pair

Level 9 : 300/600, 75 ante

With the flop reading {6-Clubs}{A-Diamonds}{10-Diamonds}, a player bet 2,500 from late position and Michael Hopkins three-bet for his last 9,075. His opponent decided to look Hopkins up and called with his {A-Hearts}{Q-Hearts} for top pair and a strong kicker. Hopkins revealed the {A-Clubs}{10-Hearts} for top two-pair, however, and his opponent was in bad shape.

The turn came {K-Spades}, providing the opponent with a glimmer of hope. He could now spike any king, queen or jack to claim the pot.

River: {3-Spades}

The brick on the river sealed the win for Hopkins and he doubled up to nearly 20,000.

Tags: Michael Hopkins