2011 World Series of Poker

Event #58: $10,000 Main Event
Event Info

2011 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
ak
Prize
$8,715,638
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$64,531,000
Entries
6,865
Level Info
Level
43
Blinds
1,200,000 / 2,400,000
Ante
300,000

Micon v. Batista

We walked up to a {10-Spades} {2-Hearts} {6-Diamonds} flop with about 60,000 chips piled in the middle of the table. Bryan Micon was out of position, and Chad Batista was in position with all ~70,000 of his chips out in front of the imaginary betting line. He was all in, though we can't be sure if it was a raise or just a flat-shove all in. Either way, the decision was on Micon, and he'd spend an agonizing few minutes considering. While he was in the tank, we spent a moment sizing up the two players:

Height
Micon: ~ 6'0"
Batista: ~ 4'11"

Facial hair
Micon: scruff
Bastia: N/A

Headwear
Micon: white hat w/ logo
Batista: black beanie + gray hoodie

Number of patches
Micon: 3
Batista: 0

Drink of choice
Micon: Fiji water
Batista: Corona (x12)

The tale of the tape gives a slight edge to Micon, but the pot would go to Batista. Micon asked for the pot to be spread, patted the felt, and surrendered his cards into the muck. Batista took a big swig from his Corona, then opened up his airball {J-Diamonds} {7-Diamonds} as the dealer pushed him the pot.

Player Chips Progress
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130,000
-5,000
-5,000
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95,000
-52,000
-52,000

Tags: Bryan MiconChad Batista