2008 World Series of Poker

Event 3 - $1,500 Pot-Limit Hold'em
Day: 3
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
q4
Prize
$214,131
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Entries
713
Level Info
Level
23
Blinds
20,000 / 40,000
Ante
0

Singer Soars to the Top of the Charts

After a rugged back and forth battle in which neither player seemed willing to budge, David Singer has finally taken a commanding chip lead, the last hand providing him with an approximately 1.4 million to 700 thousand chip advantage.

Singer started the action, raising to 48,000 from the small blind. Jacoby called leading to a {4-Clubs}{5-Spades}{3-Hearts} flop hitting the felt.

With Jacobo Fernandez check-calling a 70,000 bet from Singer, both players checked the {3-Diamonds} turn before Fernandez opted to bet out 200,000 on the {7-Clubs} river.

Singer hesitated momentarily, but ultimately made the call.

Fernandez mouthed "good call" before hovering his cards over the felt, reluctant to muck just in case he was indeed ahead, but still not too keen to show what was likely the losing hand.

After a momentary stand-off, Singer showed first (although that responsibility was with his opponent), and revealed his {A-Clubs}{6-Hearts} for the straight. The tournament director announced ace high, but it was definitely a straight from my perspective.

Tags: David SingerJacobo Fernandez