2010 Aussie Millions
Event 15: $10,500 Pot Limit Omaha
Day: 1
Two Tables Remain
Nicholas Faure - 75,000
Rafi Amit - 68,000
Michael Zowie - 67,000
Tino Lechich - 36,200
Florian Langmann - 33,000
Mike 'SirWatts' Watson - 32,000
Tony Bloom - 31,000
Josh Field - 27,000
Bill Jordanou - 27,000
Michael Guttman - 25,000
Jamie Pickering - 22,000
Jeff Lisandro - 17,000
Chris 'Jesus' Ferguson - 15,000
Graeme 'Kiwi G' Putt - 14,500
Erik Seidel - 11,000
Richard Ashby - 9,100
Guttman PIcks One Up
The flop came down and action checked around. After the fell on the turn, Langmann checked. Guttman bet 3,000 and won the pot. He's now up to 32,000.
One for Jesus
The three players took a flop of and action checked over to Ferguson, who had last action. He fired in a bet of 2,800 and won the pot. He moved up to 13,000 chips.
Watson Lets Zowie Have This One
The turn was the and Watson checked. Zowie fired 7,000 and Watson folded, dropping to 31,000. Zowie moved up to 68,000.
Mike "SirWatts" Watson won the WPT's Bellagio Cup IV in July of 2008 for over $1.6 million. He also won a side event at the Bellagio Cup V the next year for over $140,000. At this Aussie Millions, Watson had a win under his belt as well. He scored first in the No Limit Hold'em with Rebuys event for just shy of $130,000 AUD.
Amit in the Penalty Box
Jesus Walks
The flop came down and Ferguson led out for 4,000. He left himself with 5,200 behind. Langmann tanked and then stuck out a bunch of chips to put Ferguson all in. Ferguson double checked his cards and then made the call.
Ferguson:
Langmann:
This was Team PokerStars (Langmann) versus Team Full Tilt (Ferguson). Ferguson held a bunch of overcards to the board and an open-ended straight draw. Langmann also held overs along with a pair of sevens.
The turn was the and gave Langmann trips, but it did add a flush draw for Ferguson. The river was the and improved Langmann to a full house.
Ferguson was eliminated from the tournament and Langmann moved up to 53,000 chips.
Ashby Gutted
The board ran out and Guttman's aces held up to send the short-stacked Ashby to the rail.
Level: 6
Blinds: 300/600
Ante: 0
Seidel Can't Call the River
The turn was the and Zowie stayed aggresive, betting 5,100. Seidel called again.
The river was the and Zowie bet 20,000. Seidel folded this time and Zowie scooped the pot.