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

Hansen Takes a New Line

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

Gus Hansen limped in, and Jake Cody raised to 64,000. Hansen took his time now, rather than the insta-folds that we've seen in this spot before. Eventually, he reraised to 165,000 total, and Cody spent some time in the tank before releasing his cards with a grimace.

Tags: Jake CodyGus Hansen

Hansen Dips Into His Chips

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

Jake Cody opened with a raise, and Gus Hansen three-bet to 60,000. Cody four-bet to 145,000 total, and Hansen moved all in on a five-bet shove. Cody didn't waste any time calling, and he was a favorite to take the first bullet out of Hansen's gun.

Showdown
Cody: {A-Spades} {10-Clubs}
Hansen: {K-Clubs} {Q-Clubs}

The board ran out full of blanks for Gus, coming {3-Diamonds} {6-Hearts} {8-Clubs} {6-Spades} {3-Clubs}. He's out of chips for his first bullet, and he's grabbed another 800,000 out of the rack.

Tags: Gus HansenJake Cody

Level: 3

Blinds: 8,000/16,000

Ante: 0

Hansen Outkicks Cody, Doubles Through

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

Another limped pot brought a flop of {5-Clubs}{Q-Spades}{2-Clubs} and a check-call by Cody after Hansen fired 12,000 into the middle. After the turn of {9-Spades}, Cody led out for 29,000 chips and Hansen flashed a wry grin, apparently amused by Cody's unorthodox line in the hand.

The Great Dane elected to raise the action to 106,000 and Cody instantly put his opponent all-in by raising to 256,000. Hansen asked for a count, saying "just for kicks, how much is it?" even though he was aware that the bet forced him all-in.

Hansen then said "I'm probably calling here..." before putting his initial stack at risk and flipping up the {Q-Clubs}{10-Diamonds}. He found himself ahead of the {Q-Diamonds}{7-Hearts} held by Cody and needed to avoid a seven on the river to avoid losing his initial 800,000 stack.

The dealer revealed the {8-Hearts} on the river and Hansen earned a much needed double-up to regain traction early in this match.

Tags: Gus HansenJake Cody

Cody Turning the Screws

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

Jake Cody opened to 26,000, and Gus Hansen came along to the flop.

It came {10-Spades} {2-Clubs} {A-Clubs}, and both men checked to see the {2-Hearts} on the turn. Hansen led out with 31,000 now, and Cody quickly flicked the calling chips into the pot. The {8-Clubs} landed on fifth street, and it went check-check again.

Neither player had a pair, but Cody's {K-Diamonds} {J-Hearts} was good enough to earn him the pot and further squeeze Hansen here in his first chance of chips.

Tags: Jake CodyGus Hansen