2008 World Series of Poker

Event 8 - $10,000 World Championship Mixed Event
Day: 3
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
ak
Prize
$483,688
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
192
Level Info
Level
23
Blinds
0 / 0
Ante
0

Anthony Rivera Wins Event #8, $10,000 World Championship Mixed Event ($483,688), James Mackey Eliminated in 2nd Place ($297,792)

James Mackey - 2nd Place
James Mackey - 2nd Place
No-limit hold'em:

On the first hand of heads-up play, James Mackey raised to 87,000. Anthony Rivera looked down and then said, "Make it 287," and raised. Mackey moved all in.

Rivera was stunned. "What? You're all in? I call!" And turned over {A-Spades} {K-Hearts}.

Mackey tossed over {A-Clubs} {9-Hearts}.

The flop was {Q-Spades} {Q-Clubs} {2-Spades} and left Mackey still behind. The turn and the river didn't help either. First the {4-Clubs} and then the {5-Diamonds} came. When the river card blanked, Rivera's crew along the rail erupted, as did Rivera. The Tournament Director counted down the chip stacks and when the dust settled, Rivera had Mackey covered.

James Mackey was eliminated in second place and will take home just under $300,000 for his efforts.

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