2011 World Series of Poker

Event #26: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em / Six Handed
Day: 1
Event Info

2011 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Oleksii Kovalchuk
Winning Hand
77
Prize
$689,739
Event Info
Buy-in
$2,500
Prize Pool
$3,134,950
Entries
1,378
Level Info
Level
28
Blinds
25,000 / 50,000
Ante
5,000

Almost Like He Knew It Was Coming

Phil Hellmuth
Phil Hellmuth

With all the money already in the pot, there had clearly been some bets before the flop of {3-Clubs}{2-Hearts}{8-Spades} was dealt, but we came in as Phil Hellmuth pushed his remaining 8,500 into the pot. Two players folded leaving only the small blind who elected to call.

Hellmuth asked, "Do you have an eight?" as he flipped over {5-Spades}{6-Hearts} for nothing but a gutshot straight draw. The player shook his head and showed him one better with {10-Hearts}{10-Spades}

Phil wasn't looking too good until his magic {4-Spades} hit the turn, securing him the double up. Phil often says, "If luck wasn't a factor, I'd win them all." Well, this time, if luck wasn't a factor he would be out, so he's gotta be thankful for that.

Player Chips Progress
Phil Hellmuth us
Phil Hellmuth
20,000
4,500
4,500
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 17X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer

Tags: Phil Hellmuth