2009 Aussie Millions

Event 17 - $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Turbo
Day: 1
Event Info

2009 Aussie Millions

Final Results
Winner
Matt Dietrich
Winning Hand
a9
Prize
42,900 AUD
Event Info
Buy-in
1,000 AUD
Entries
159
Level Info
Level
18
Blinds
10,000 / 20,000
Ante
0

"Welcome to Gary's Table"

Gary Benson had just eliminated an opponent in a race, with his {Q-Hearts}{Q-Diamonds} making a set against his opponent's top pair top kicker {a-Spades}{k-Spades}. Seeing a new player arrive to the table Matt Hawker was quick to welcome him with, "Welcome to Gary's table."

As if just to prove the statement Benson proceeded to bust a player in the hand immediately following. Benson opened under the gun to 2,200 and Lindy Thornton moved all in for 9,900. Benson made the call.

Thornton tabled {a-Diamonds}{q-Clubs} to be well ahead of Benson's {K-?}{q-?} until the flop brought {k-Spades}{9-Hearts}{j-Spades}. Thornton still had outs to a straight, as well as her ace, but neither hit on the turn {6-Diamonds} and river {6-Clubs}.

Benson is cruising at 72,000.

Tags: Gary BensonLindy Thornton