2009 World Series of Poker Circuit - Council Bluffs

$5,150 Circuit Championship Main Event
Day: 3
Event Info

2009 World Series of Poker Circuit - Council Bluffs

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a7
Prize
$113,020
Event Info
Buy-in
$5,000
Prize Pool
$313,950
Entries
67
Level Info
Level
16
Blinds
8,000 / 16,000
Ante
2,000

Panesis Pounces

Looking down at {K-Diamonds} {9-Clubs}, Evan Panesis moved all in for 59,500 first into the pot. Jesse Hale folded his small blind, but once again John McDonald looked to have a tough decision in the big. After taking a minute or two to consider, he finally made the call, putting "MacDaddy34"'s tournament life in danger.

Showdown:
Panesis: {K-Diamonds} {9-Clubs}
McDonald: {J-Spades} {10-Diamonds}

The flop was no fun for the at-risk Panesis, as the dealer spread out {J-Diamonds} {10-Spades} {A-Clubs}. McDonald was vaulted into the lead with his bottom two pair, and Panesis would need to come from behind to stay alive.

The turn brought a breath of life as the {K-Hearts} peeled off. And then lightning struck the river; the {K-Clubs} filled out the board, improving Panesis to the winning triple kings.

With that, "MacDaddy34" has doubled his way up close to 140,000. "That's how you win tournaments!" he said with a smirk.

Tags: Evan PanesisJohn McDonaldMacDaddy34