Main Event | 2010 EPT Deauville

01-25-2010 22:50 UTC+2

Romanians Are Happy

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Jake Cody raised to 500,000 but Teodor Caraba wanted to make it 1.2 million, so that's just what he did. The action moved back to Cody who paused. He counted out what looked like a big four-bet - but he folded, and some Romanians waving a flag at the rail cheered wildly.

01-25-2010 22:58 UTC+2

Mike "Timex" McDonald Eliminated in 3rd Place (€295,000)

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Teodor Caraba opened to 480,000, and Mike McDonald wanted to play for more. Grabbing handfuls of chips, he stuck in a three-bet up to 1,180,000. Caraba didn't waste much time moving all in, and the call from Timex came rather quickly as well. He had 5.57 million chips, and they were now fully committed to this pot, putting him all in and at risk.

Showdown
McDonald: {J-Spades}

Caraba:

The Romanian section of the spectators gallery came to life to cheer for an ace, and the crew let the suspense build for a moment or two before letting the dealer do the work.

The {A-Hearts}

appeared right in the window, and the crowd broke into a frenzy at the sight of just one card. In the end, the board ran down {K-Diamonds}

. That's not going to be good for Timex's pocket jacks. Caraba's pair of aces is the winner, dragging down the huge pot and sending the dangerous Timex pacing towards the interview area.

Mr. McDonald has to a bit happy and a lot disappointed after his showing this week. A remarkable run through this field ends in 3rd place, just two opponents standing between him and a second EPT title.

Tags: Mike McDonald Teodor Caraba Timex

01-25-2010 23:00 UTC+2

Heads Up

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Teodor Caraba - 14.86 million
Jake Cody - 7.88 million

01-25-2010 23:05 UTC+2

Cody Drags First Heads-Up Pot

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On the first hand of heads up play, Teodor Caraba raised to 500k, and Jake Cody called. The flop came {J-Diamonds}

, and both checked. {10-Clubs}

on the turn. Cody bet out 670,000, and Caraba quickly folded.

Tags: Jake Cody Teodor Caraba

01-25-2010 23:11 UTC+2

First Heads-Up Three-Bet Goes to Caraba

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Jake Cody raised to 440,000, Teodor Caraba raised to 1.2 million, and Cody let it go.

Although Caraba sat back most of the day and showed very limited aggression, he definitely stepped up his game as the table got shorter and shorter. He's a high-stakes online cash game player that specializes in heads up play, so now that he's in his comfort zone, we could see a new side of Mr. Caraba.

Tags: Jake Cody Teodor Caraba

01-25-2010 23:14 UTC+2

Caraba Sitting on Cowboy

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Both players checked the {8-Diamonds}

flop and come the {4-Spades}

turn Jake Cody hazarded a 540,000 bet. Caraba called it, though, and they saw a {5-Hearts}

river; both players checked.

Caraba turned over his hand to reveal an unexpected king for top pair, and with Cody unable to beat it he took down the pot.

Tags: Jake Cody Teodor Caraba

01-25-2010 23:18 UTC+2

Small Pot Heads Cody-ward

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Caraba on the button raised to 500,000 and Cody in the big blind called. They saw a {K-Hearts}

flop.

Both players checked the flop and they moved on to the {3-Hearts}

turn. Cody now bet out 600,000, and Caraba folded without a second thought.

Tags: Jake Cody Teodor Caraba

01-25-2010 23:28 UTC+2

Is Cody Crazy?

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Giant heads-up clash alert! Approach with caution!

Jake Cody raised to 560,000, and Teodor Caraba called.

Flop: {J-Clubs}

- Caraba checked. Cody bet 580,000, and Caraba slowly called.

Turn: {6-Spades}

- Caraba checked again. Cody bet 1.32 million. Once again, Caraba check-called.

River: {9-Hearts}

- Caraba checked a third time. Cody took his time counting out an enormous row of red stacks, layering them on top of each other, and sliding a 2.44 million pyramid into the middle. It didn't take Caraba any time at all to fold.

Cody showed {7-?}

for a missed draw as he scooped the 7,360,000 pot. After his sick four-barrel bluff, Jake has drawn closer to Teodor. Lucky for Caraba, it's break time, so he can de-tilt himself.

Tags: Jake Cody Teodor Caraba