2009 World Series of Poker Europe

£10,000 WSOPE Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info

2009 World Series of Poker Europe

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
1010
Prize
£801,603
Event Info
Buy-in
£10,000
Prize Pool
£3,340,000
Entries
334
Level Info
Level
30
Blinds
60,000 / 120,000
Ante
15,000

Magician Makes Poker Brat Disappear

Pokus Bratimus
Pokus Bratimus
As the tables were dispersing for the break, we couldn't help but notice Antonio Esfandiari and Phil Hellmuth trash-talking each other. A quick glance at the felt revealed Hellmuth had been eliminated on the final hand prior to the break.

After conferring with The Magician, he revealed that he'd raised with {Q-?}{J-?}, bet 3,600 on a {Q-?}{10-?}{8-?} flop, checked the {10-?} turn and pushed the {10-?} river, Hellmuth check-calling him down with what we are led to be believe was an eight.

Hellmuth, clearly not taking his exit in good spirit, was critical of Esfandari, leading his assassin to suggest a heads-up match for high stakes. Hellmuth didn't officially respond to the request, and simply stormed off, mumbling profanities under his breath and complaining to anyone who would listen.

"I still love you, Phil" shouted Esfandiari, to little effect.

Tags: Antonio EsfandiariPhil Hellmuth