2009 World Series of Poker
Event 45 - $10,000 World Championship Pot Limit Hold'em
Day: 3
Level: 28
Blinds: 60,000/120,000
Ante: 0
Breakdown
Kirill Gerasimov Takes the Chip Lead
The flop came and Kabbaj lead out for 375,000. Gerasimov responded with a min-raise to 750,000. Kabbaj went into the tank for at least three minutes before eventually mucking his hand.
Kirill Gerasimov takes the chip lead with that hand as he moved to 3,900,000
Davidi Kitai Eliminated in 4th Place ($183,638)
Kitai:
Gerasimov:
The flop came and although Kitai was technically ahead, Gerasimov was a statistical favorite with two over cards, a flush draw and runner-runner straight draw possibilities.
The turn was no immediate help in the , but the on the river gave Gerasimov top pair and the pot.
Davidi Kitai is eliminated in 4th place, collecting $183,638 for his efforts.
J.C. Alvarado Eliminated in 5th Place ($138,375)
Showdown
Alvarado:
Kabbaj:
Alvarado walked across the stage to stand with his cheering section as he awaited what would be his final board of the day. The dealer ran it out . Kitai's pocket pair holds up, and his jacks over tens is good enough to send J.C. Alvarado to the rail. After his departing interview, Alvarado will pick up a check for nearly $140,000 as he heads out the door.
Kabbaj Check Raises
The flop came and after a check from Kabbaj, J.C. Alvarado bet 100,000. Kabbaj announced a raise and made it 500,000 to go. Alvarado folded quickly and Kabbaj took the pot.
Kabbaj flashed
Alvarado Battles in the Blind
The board came , with both players checking the flop and turn. On the river, Alvarado led out for 150,000 and Kitai folded his hand.
Baldwin Puts Kitai to the Test
Baldwin - 1,980,000
Kitai - 1,120,000