2008 World Series of Poker

Event 25 - $10,000 Heads Up No-Limit Hold'em World Championship
Day: 1
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a8
Prize
$539,056
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
256
Level Info
Level
63
Blinds
20,000 / 40,000
Ante
0

Tony G Makes Quick Work of Sebastian Ruthenberg

Tony G
Tony G
After bursting out of the gate to a 3-1 chip lead over German opponent Sebastian Ruthenberg, Tony G has just landed the final blow, sending his young opponent to the rail.

On a board showing {5-Clubs} {4-Clubs} {3-Diamonds}, Tony and Sebastian got it all in with Sebastian's tournament life on the line. Sebastian revealed {Q-Clubs} {7-Clubs} at the showdown; Tony tabled {A-Diamonds} {6-Clubs}.

The board ultimately ran out {A-Hearts}, {5-Diamonds} giving Tony two pair, aces and fives, sending him on to the round of 128.

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