2011 World Series of Poker

Event #48: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em
Day: 2
Event Info

2011 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
j8
Prize
$650,223
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$3,662,550
Entries
2,713
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
100,000 / 200,000
Ante
30,000

Timoshenko Doubles Up In Huge Pot

Yevgeniy Timoshenko
Yevgeniy Timoshenko

Yevgeniy Timoshenko and Edward Fitzgerald just played a pot that went well into the break and could very well change the whole dynamic of this tournament. We joined the table as the flop was dealt out {a-Spades}{9-Diamonds}{2-Spades}. Timoshenko checked, and Fitzgerald put out a pot sized bet of 21,000. Timoshenko thought for about 30 seconds before calling. The turn brought the {2-Clubs}, and Timoshenko checked again. As he did on the flop, Fitzgerald wasted little time in putting out a big bet, this time betting 50,000. Timoshenko went deep deep into the tank. He thought for nearly two minutes before he even motioned towards his chips, then continued to think. By this point, we were already in our break, and everyone else at the table had left. Finally, Fitzgerald called the clock, and about 20 seconds into that clock, Timoshenko assembled the chips and made the call.

The river came the {3-Clubs}, and Timoshenko checked a third time. As he had done the whole hand, Fitzgerald bet quick, and bet big, announcing himself all in. Timoshenko peaked down at his cards, thought for about 15 seconds, and called. Fitzgerald said "great call" and showed just {q-Hearts}{10-Hearts} for queen high. Timoshenko showed {a-Diamonds}{q-Clubs} for aces up, and he took down the monster pot to secure a huge double up. Timoshenko's table mates will be in for a scary surprise when they get back, as possibly the most dangerous player left in the tournament just got alot stronger.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Yevgeniy Timoshenko ua
Yevgeniy Timoshenko
450,000
210,000
210,000
Profile photo of Edward Fitzgerald
Edward Fitzgerald
115,000
-18,000
-18,000

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