2010 World Series of Poker

Event #2: $50,000 Poker Player's Championship
Day: 2
Event Info

2010 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
q5
Prize
$1,559,046
Event Info
Buy-in
$50,000
Prize Pool
$5,568,000
Entries
116
Level Info
Level
28
Blinds
50,000 / 100,000
Ante
30,000

Haxton Living Up to his Reputation

No-Limit Hold'em:

After an under-the-gun limper, Isaac Haxton raised to 6,600 from late position. In the cutoff, Matt Glantz repopped it to 16,200. Snap-fold from the limper, and Haxton four-bet shoved on Glantz. That was enough to earn a fold from Glantz.

After the hand, David Oppenheim said to Ike, "You're name is Isaac Haxton, right? Someone told me you're the best no-limit hold'em player in the world." Phil Hellmuth chimed in, "This kid plays every single pot. He raises everything. He's exactly the kind of player you want to play no limit with."

And not one to disappoint, Haxton mixed it up in the next pot. On a {9-Clubs}{8-Diamonds}{2-Spades} flop, he bet 6,800, and Michael Binger called. Both players checked the {4-Spades} turn, and Haxton tapped the felt again after the {a-Hearts} peeled off on the river. Binger bet 12,000, leaving Ike with a decision. He made the call and showed {8-Hearts}{5-Hearts} for third pair. And as the "best no-limit tournament player in the world" should be, Haxton was good. Binger mucked, and Haxton raked in another one.

Tags: David OppenheimIsaac HaxtonMatt GlantzMichael BingerPhil Hellmuth