2008 Aussie Millions
Event 2 - $1,100 Pot Limit Holdem (2-Day Event)
Day: 1
Tim Heath Eliminated
The board of gave Youssef the flush and eliminated Heath from today's event.
Chris Chronis on a Tear!
His first victim was Andrew Demetriou on a board of . On the flop, Demetriou held the lead with against Chris Chronis' gutshot draw with . But the running tens gave Chronis trips to snatch the pot and eliminate Demetriou.
Soon after Chronis called the flop push of a short stacked Michael "Sticky" Guttman. The board read 5-8-3 and Guttman flipped 6-5 for a pair of fives but trailed Chronis who held 9-8 for a pair of nines. The turn and river blanked and Sticky also found himself heading to the rail.
Chris Chronis is now over 25,000 in chips!
Jim Sachindis Eliminated
Kenna James Eliminated
Sol Bergren Going Strong
Kenna James Down, But Not Out!
The board of brought straights for two of his opponents who held aces, but they could only chop up the side pot as Kenna revealed pocket sixes for a higher straight!
Could we see an amazing "chip and a chair" comeback story from Kenna James?
Local Cash Game Cronies Clash
We caught up to the hand after Youssef min-raised an opponent's 300 bet, making it a total of 600 to go. When the action got around to Powell in the big blind, he kicked it to 2,200. Sam then announced "All in," sending Powell into the tank.
While Julian contemplated his decision, Sam inquired, "What you got?" "Kings," Julian told him, before asking if Sam had aces. According to Julian, Sam looked him square in the face and nodded, indicating that he did indeed have aces.
The information prompted Julian to fold his kings face-up on the table, at which time Sam showed A-K. Julian, clearly distraught, told Sam not to talk to him again.
Crocky - "All My Hard Work is Now Undone!"
The Croc goes into the tank, exclaiming "All my hard work is now undone!". Croc puts Deeb on a set and passes his hand before declaring "Shaun, you know if you called, you get it all!"
Level: 4
Blinds: 75/150
Ante: 0