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Level 8
: 30,000/60,000, 10,000 ante
The remaining two players took a quick break and cards are hitting the air for heads up play.
2012 World Series of Poker
Event 36: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout
Day: 3
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2012 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$3,000
Prize Pool
$1,602,510
Entries
587
Level
8
Blinds
30,000 / 60,000
Ante
10,000
Heads Up Chip Counts
With the shocking elimination of Antonio Esfandiari, Jeremiah Fitzpatrick and Craig McCorkell will play each other heads up for the World Series of Poker gold bracelet. Fitzpatrick has a chip lead going into this match but anything can happen.
Players have decided to take a quick break before returning to play heads up.
Stay tuned to our live updates for the conclusion to this dramatic match!
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,630,000 | 150,000 |
|
1,610,000 | 310,000 |
Antonio Esfandiari Eliminated in 3rd Place ($151,613)
After being crippled in the previous hand, Antonio Esfandiari got his entire stack in the middle holding 
but was crushed by Craig McCorkell's 
.
The flop of 
was of no help to Esfandiari. The turn was the 
giving Esfandiari diamond outs as well as the three remaining nines. Esfandiari's rail screamed for a diamond to river, but alas, the 
fell and Esfandiari was sent packing in third place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
Busted |
A Shocking Turn of Events
The very next hand Craig McCorkell moved all in and Antonio Esfandiari re-shoved. Jeremiah Fitzpatrick folded and the cards were tabled.
McCorkell: 
Esfandiari: 
The board ran 
and suddenly Esfandiari was the short stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
1,300,000 | 485,000 |
|
|
325,000 | -675,000 |
Fitzpatrick Catches Seven; Cripples Esfandiari
It seemed that it was just a few minutes ago that Antonio Esfandiari was steamrolling this final table. Now, after doubling up Craig McCorkell, Esfandiari got it all in once again. This time it was Jeremiah Fitzpatrick's life on the line.
After a series of preflop raises, Fitzpatrick got it all in with 
and was crushed by Esfandiari's 
.
Heartbreak came on the flop of 
. Esfandiari was unable to catch back up when the turn came and the river . This crippling two outer left Esfandiari with only a million in chips when he once had over 4,000,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
3,480,000 | 1,760,000 |
|
|
1,000,000 | -1,750,000 |
A Quick Pause
Level 8
: 30,000/60,000, 10,000 ante
The action was paused for a couple minutes when the some of the WSOP Floor Supervisors came to the stage. They pulled Jeremiah Fitzpatrick and Craig McCorkell aside to discuss something with them.
We could only hear that something was overheard on the live stream and the WSOP does not endorse what was discussed. We could call it a "stern reminder" of some of the rules.
The players returned to their seats nodding.
A Light Moment in a Big Spot
Level 8
: 30,000/60,000, 10,000 ante
Antonio Esfandiari opened for 125,000 on the button and Jeremiah Fitzpatrick moved all in from the small blind for 1.545 million.
When Fitzpatrick has been all in today he stares straight down at the board and doesn't respond to any kind of prodding from the table.
Esfandiari leaned forward to stare at him and Fitzpatrick turned slightly to his left, away from Esfandiari.
Esfandiari responded by leaning way to his right, almost in the lap the of the dealer to get a view of Fitzpatrick. He responded by turning even more to his left.
Esfandiari smiled and let his hand go.
Level: 8
Blinds: 30,000/60,000
Ante: 10,000
Updated Counts After Fitzpatrick Takes Some From Esfandiari
Antonio Esfandiari raised to 90,000 from the small blind and Jeremiah Fitzpatrick called out of the big.
The flop was 
and Esfandiari fired 105,000. Fitzpatrick called and the turned. This time Esfandiari made it 155,000 and once again received a call.
The river was the 
and both players checked. Esfandiari meekly tabled 
and Fitzpatrick showed 
for a turned pair of queens that took down the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,750,000 | -570,000 |
|
|
1,720,000 | 420,000 |
|
|
815,000 | -5,000 |
Fitzpatrick Doubles Through McCorkell
Jeremiah Fitzpatrick moved all in from the small blind and and Craig McCorkell asked for a count before calling. Fitzpatrick held 650,000 and the cards were tabled.
McCorkel: 
Fitzpatrick: 
The board ran 
and Fitzpatrick stayed alive.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
1,300,000 | 830,000 |
|
|
820,000 | -800,000 |