2008 World Series of Poker Europe

£10,000 WSOP Europe Main Event
Day: 1b
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Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker Europe

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k♠6♣
Prize
£868,800
Event Info
Buy-in
£10,000
Prize Pool
£3,620,000
Entries
362
Level Info
Level
28
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
10,000

Veldhuis Eliminated; Hansen Drops to 11.4k

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"How did I get involved in this?" asked Gus Hansen, as he considered calling a raise to 8,000 made by Per Hildebrand on a flop showing {K-Clubs} {2-Clubs} {7-Spades}, with about 2,700 in the pot. Lex Veldhuis had moved all of his chips into the middle (7,800) after Hildebrand raised and now the action fell to Hansen; it cost him 6,000 to call and call he did.

Now with 400 in the side pot, the dealer burned and turned the {4-Spades}. Gus then passed the first option to Hildebrand, who immediately moved all in. Just as quickly, Gus folded and a showdown ensued between Hildebrand and Veldhuis:

Hildebrand: {7-Hearts} {7-Diamonds}
Veldhuis: {A-Diamonds} {K-Spades}

The {3-Clubs} that fell on the river made Hansen cringe (presumably because he folded a club draw?), though it had no impact on the fate of Veldhuis, who quietly exited the tournament area.

After the hand, Hildebrand stacked up over 40,000 in chips while Hansen was left with 11,400.

Tags: Alexander VeldhuisGus Hansen