2011-12 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Caesars Palace

Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info

2011-12 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Caesars Palace

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k8
Prize
$197,451
Event Info
Prize Pool
$963,210
Entries
662
Level Info
Level
34
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000

Kroon Crippled After Losing Race to Riha

Mark Kroon opened the pot with a raise in middle position to 57,000. Brandon Riha was waiting in the big blind and moved all in for 627,000 total. Kroon wasted no time making the call, leaving himself just 3 big blinds if he lost the hand.

Kroon: {a-}{k-}
Riha: {j-Diamonds}{j-Hearts}

In a classic race situation, it was Riha technically at risk. The flop was {3-Clubs}{9-Hearts}{10-Hearts}. Kroon walked away from the table, unable to look at the turn and river. And in the end, it was probably best. The {8-Hearts} turn left him drawing thin and the {q-Spades} river made Riha gasp just a bit as it looked an awful lot like a king.

Player Chips Progress
Brandon Riha
Brandon Riha
1,300,000
770,000
770,000
Mark Kroon us
Mark Kroon
65,000
-935,000
-935,000

Tags: Brandon RihaMark Kroon