2011 World Series of Poker

Event #30: $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold’em Championship
Day: 3
Event Info

2011 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
610
Prize
$557,435
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,000
Prize Pool
$3,376,800
Entries
3,752
Level Info
Level
30
Blinds
50,000 / 100,000
Ante
10,000

James Hess Scores Huge Win With Cowboys in the Hole

Richard "Dick" Harwood opened for 175,000 and watched as Walter Browne shipped his entire stack of 1,115,000 into the middle. Before Harwood could even think about Browne's shove, he heard James Hess announce an instant call, which put Hess' last 1,075,000 at risk as well.

With the action back on him, Dick Harwood called for time and stood up to think things over. He went deep into the tank while the railbirds swarmed in anticipation, deciding whether or not his cards were strong enough to wager his last 900,000 with. Eventually Harwood decided to release his hand and let the other two players do battle.

Showdown:

Browne: {J-Diamonds}{J-Hearts}
Hess: {K-Clubs}{K-Diamonds}

Browne found himself crushed by Hess' kings, and he needed to spike a fishhook to come from behind.

The final board rolled out {A-Diamonds}{5-Diamonds}{4-Spades}{2-Spades}{6-Spades} and no jacks could be found. After the win, Hess raised his fists in the air and screamed "Yes!" at the top of lungs, obviously enjoying the thrill of victory here at the final table. Browne was crippled with the loss and now sits with only 70,000 chips, good for just two big blinds.

As the chips were shipped to Hess, Dick Harwood sauntered by with a grin on his face and he later told us why: he had made a huge laydown and mucked {Q-}{Q-}, and this incredible fold may end up being the hand which propels him to a WSOP victory.

Player Chips Progress
James Hess us
James Hess
2,300,000
510,000
510,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Richard Harwood
Richard Harwood
825,000
-175,000
-175,000
Walter Browne
Walter Browne
70,000
-1,230,000
-1,230,000

Tags: James HessWalter BrowneRichard Harwood

Walter Browne Eliminated in 8th Place ($57,608)

Level 28 : 30,000/60,000, 10,000 ante
Walter Browne - Eliminated in 8th Place ($57,608)
Walter Browne - Eliminated in 8th Place ($57,608)

Action folded to Walter Browne, who pushed all-in for his last 70,000. Gregory Alston re-raised to 175,000 from the button and Charles Cohen called from the big.

The flop came {6-Hearts}{2-Hearts}{8-Spades} and both players checked. When the {4-Diamonds} fell on the turn, Cohen check-called a 225,000 bet from Alston. The river came the {J-Clubs} and Cohen went all-in. Alston folded and the hands were revealed.

Cohen: {J-Hearts}{9-Hearts} for a pair of jacks.
Browne: {A-Diamonds}{7-Diamonds} for ace-high.

Although Browne went out in disappointing fashion after having come in as the chip leader, he will bring home $57,608 for his efforts.

Tags: Charles CohenGregory Alston.Walter Browne

Break Time!

Level 28 : 30,000/60,000, 10,000 ante

The players have begun to stand and stretch as we have hit our final break of the night.

Level: 29

Blinds: 40,000/80,000

Ante: 10,000

Want a Lifesaver?

Level 29 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante
Charles Cohen Uses Lifesavers Candy To Sweeten the Pot At The Seniors Final Table
Charles Cohen Uses Lifesavers Candy To Sweeten the Pot At The Seniors Final Table

After dropping a few chips in a previous pot, Charles Cohen raised all-in from the button, putting his last 645,000 at risk. Joseph Bolnick capped his cards and asked the dealer to pull in his big blind, wondering how much more he needed to call.

Cohen, who is known as "Brooklyn" by his fellow players, stood up and pulled a package of Lifesaver candies from his pocket, tossing it to the tanking Bolnick. "Want a Lifesaver?" he asked before walking away to await Bolnick's decision.

Eventually, Bolnick announced "I'm gonna have to let you have this pot Brooklyn" before tossing his cards in the muck. He later told Cohen, "I was honestly going to call until you offered me the Lifesavers." Depending on whether or not Cohen was bluffing, those candies may have really been life savers after all.

Tags: Charles CohenJoseph Bolnick

Walter Browne Reappears to Wish Final Table Luck

Level 29 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante

We just watched Walter Browne, who was recently eliminated in 8th place, walk back onto the tournament floor to speak with Gregory Alston. He then wished his former tablemates well with a sincere "good luck gentleman," before departing for some much needed rest.

The former chess Grandmaster showed some serious class by returning in good spirits and we here at PokerNews wish him good luck as well.

Tags: Walter Browne

Charles Cohen Eliminated in 7th Place ($75,775)

Level 29 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante
Charles Cohen - Eliminated in 7th Place ($75,775)
Charles Cohen - Eliminated in 7th Place ($75,775)

Charles Cohen opened to 215,000 and action folded around to James Hess on the big, who called.

The flop came {5-Clubs}{A-Hearts}{Q-Clubs} and Hess checked. Cohen immediately went all-in and Hess snap-called.

Hess: {5-Spades}{5-Diamonds} for a flopped set.
Cohen: {A-Clubs}{9-Diamonds} for a pair of aces.

Cohen would need running cards to survive, however, the turn and river bricked {J-Clubs}{6-Diamonds} respectively and Cohen was sent to the rail.

Tags: Charles CohenJames Hess

James Jewell Eliminated in 6th Place ($100,594)

James Jewell Eliminated in 6th Place ($100,594)
James Jewell Eliminated in 6th Place ($100,594)

James Jewell open-shoved for his last 825,000 and heard Richard "Dick" Harwood make the instant call.

Showdown:

Jewell: {4-Hearts}{4-Diamonds}
Harwood: {7-Clubs}{7-Diamonds}

Jewell had found a pocket pair and picked his spot to make a stand. Unfortunately for him, Harwood woke up with a better pair and Jewell would have to catch lucky to stay alive.

The final board rolled out {Q-Hearts}{A-Hearts}{2-Diamonds}{9-Clubs}{A-Diamonds} and no fours were found. James Jewell hits the rail in 6th place and will take home $100,594, along with an incredible story, for his work during the last three days. Dick Harwood chipped up to 2,450,000 with the win.

Player Chips Progress
Richard Harwood
Richard Harwood
2,450,000
1,750,000
1,750,000
James Jewell us
James Jewell
Busted

Tags: James JewellRichard Harwood