2011 World Series of Poker

Event #2: $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship
Day: 4
Event Info

2011 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k9
Prize
$851,192
Event Info
Buy-in
$25,000
Prize Pool
$3,040,000
Entries
128
Level Info
Level
8
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
0

It's Not Lookin' Pretty

Level 8 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante
Gus Hansen on Day 3
Gus Hansen on Day 3

Gus Hansen limped in from the button, and Jake Cody took a free flop. It came {7-Diamonds} {9-Spades} {A-Spades}. Cody checked, and Hansen flicked out 20,000. Cody studied for a bit, then bumped it up to 59,000 on a check-raise. Hansen folded instantly.

"It's not lookin' pretty," Hansen said after the hand, repeating himself once more as he trailed off to silence.

Tags: Gus HansenJake Cody

Cody Hits the River, Crowd Roars Their Approval

Level 8 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

The Great Dane limped in on the button for 20,000 and Cody came along to see a flop of {7-Hearts}{9-Hearts}{7-Clubs}. The Brit checked/called a bet of 20,000 by Hansen and the turn fell {4-Spades}.

After another check by Cody, Hansen fired 62,000 at his young opponent and Cody called once more. The river fell {K-} and both players checked. Cody tabled the {K-Hearts}{8-Hearts} and scooped the pot with two pair, eliciting yet another raucous cheer from the Brits in attendance.

Tags: Gus HansenJake Cody

Chop it Up

Level 8 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

On a {K-Diamonds} {4-Hearts} {K-Diamonds} flop, Jake Cody check-called a bet of 20,000 from Hansen.

The turn came the {K-Spades} to put trips on board, and Cody knocked the table again. Hansen checked it back, and the river came the {9-Diamonds}. Cody's fans are still chanting in full throat, by the way, for the duration of this hand. Both men checked the river, and both men showed an ace to chop the pot.

Tags: Gus HansenJake Cody

The British Are Coming, The British Are Coming!

Level 8 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Another limp-in by Hansen and another check of the option by Cody brought a flop of {9-Hearts}{10-Clubs}{8-Clubs} to the table. Hansen led out for 20,000 and Cody made the call.

The turn card came {3-Spades} and both players checked the action, bringing the {2-Diamonds} on the river.

After another check by Hansen, the Brit bet 30,000 and was called by Hansen, who mucked his cards upon seeing the {Q-Spades}{10-Hearts} held by Cody.

Cody's supporters broke out into a rowdy chant after the hand, singing in support of their countryman.

Tags: Gus HansenJake Cody

Gus Gets Another One

Level 8 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Gus Hansen continued his strategy of limping on the button and Cody knocked the table, bringing a flop of {J-Hearts}{A-Hearts}{5-Spades}. Cody checked and Hansen fired 20,000 into the middle, which Cody called.

The turn card was the {K-Spades} and Cody checked once more, prompting a bet of 66,000 from the Great Dane. The pressure moved Cody off of his hand and Hansen dragged a few more chips in his direction.

Tags: Gus HansenJake Cody

Level: 4

Blinds: 10,000/20,000

Ante: 0

Hansen Gaining Momentum

Level 8 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

After raising to 36,000 on his button, Cody faced a three-bet to 96,000 by the Great Dane. As the British contingent in the arena audience voiced their disapproval, Cody threw his hand away and Hansen collected the pot.

Tags: Gus HansenJake Cody

Hansen Picking Up Steam

Level 8 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Gus Hansen limped his button, and Jake Cody took a free flop.

The dealer spread out {9-Spades} {5-Clubs} {6-Spades}, and Cody led out with 22,000. Hansen quickly raised to 62,000, and Cody seemed to want to, but he could not call. He double-checked his cards and slid them into the muck.

Tags: Gus HansenJake Cody

Cody Leads Out, Hansen Mucks

Level 8 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante
Jake Cody in Day 3 Action
Jake Cody in Day 3 Action

After yet another preflop limp-in from the button by Hansen, Cody elected to raise to 49,000 and Hansen came along. The flop came {J-Clubs}{2-Spades}{9-Diamonds} and the Brit led out for 64,000, which was enough to prompt a fold by Hansen.

The players appear to be feeling each other out in the early stages of this heads-up duel.

Tags: Gus HansenJake Cody