2008 World Series of Poker

39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
6,844
Players Left
9
Next Payout
Place 9
$900,670
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
120,000 / 240,000
Ante
30,000

Lane Loves Fourth Street

From middle position, David Benefield raised it up to 6,000, and action passed around to Jon Lane in late position. He reraised all in for 38,000, and Benefield made the call, turning over {2-Spades} {2-Hearts}. Lane was racing for his tournament life with {A-Diamonds} {J-Hearts}.

The flop was not so hot for Lane, coming down {8-Clubs} {8-Spades} {6-Spades}. The turn brought salvation though when the {A-Spades} peeled off the deck, making him top pair. He still needed to fade a deuce or a spade on the river though, and the {Q-Clubs} was the right color for Benefield, but not the right shape. He kindly doubles up Lane, who is back up to 85,000.

Tags: David BenefieldJon Lane