Event #5: €10,450 Mixed Max - No-Limit Hold'em
Day 4 Started
2012 World Series of Poker Europe
Event #5: €10,450 Mixed Max - No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 4
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2012 World Series of Poker Europe
Buy-in
€10,450
Prize Pool
€921,600
Entries
96
Level
23
Blinds
10,000 / 20,000
Ante
3,000
Final Four Will Play Down to a Champion
The stage is set for the final day of Event #5: €10,450 Mixed Max - No-Limit Hold'em. By the end of the day, Brandon Cantu, Jonathan Aguiar, Faraz Jaka, or Roger Hairabedian will crowned the latest champion of the World Series of Poker Europe.
Yesterday's play saw the final sixteen players engage in the heads up portion of this tournament. Each player to reach this stage was secured a cash, but ultimately had their eyes on the top prize and the gold bracelet. Phil Hellmuth, Jennifer Tilly, Bertrand Grospellier, Mike Watson, Martin Jacobson, and Jason Mercier are just some of the names to fall short of entering the prestigious position of the final four.
Today, the semifinals will take place with Brandon Cantu playing Roger Hairabedian on one table while Faraz Jaka takes on Jonathan Aguiar on the other. The winners of those matches will go on to play one final heads up match to crown the champion.
Final Four
| Match | Player | Chips |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Hairabedian | 702,500 |
| vs. | ||
| Brandon Cantu | 1,067,500 | |
| 2 | Faraz Jaka | 526,000 |
| vs. | ||
| Jonathan Aguiar | 586,500 |
Play is set to begin at 1:00PM CET, so be sure to stick around for all of the latest updates!
Shuffle Up And Deal!
The final four have begun their heads up matches.
Level: 15
Blinds: 1,500/3,000
Ante: 500
"Big Gift For Roger!"
Level 15
: 1,500/3,000, 500 ante
Roger Hairabedian raised to 7,500 from the button. Brandon Cantu called and both players checked the 
flop.
The turn brought the 
and Cantu decided to fire 8,000 into the middle. After about a minute, Hairabedian threw out a raise to 27,000 and Cantu quickly mucked his cards.
"Ahhh," heaved Hairabedian. "Look look look look look."
Hairabedian tabled 
for absolutely nothing.
"Big gift for Roger!"
"It's still early, Roger," chimed Cantu in retort.
Level: 16
Blinds: 2,000/4,000
Ante: 500
First Showdown Of the Day
The first showdown of the day went to Jonathan Aguiar.
He called a 7,000 raise from Faraz Jaka and called a 9,000 c-bet on a 
flop. From there both players checked down the 
turn and river.
Aguiar opened 
and took the pot as Jaka mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
590,500 | 6,000 |
|
520,000 | -6,000 |
Another For Aguiar
Faraz Jaka held the button. He slid out a raise to 9,000 and Jonathan Aguiar called.
The two saw 
fall and Aguiar led out with 12,500. Jaka called and they both checked the subsequent streets of and 
.
Aguiar rolled over 
for a straight and Jaka mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
615,000 | 24,500 |
|
|
495,500 | -24,500 |
Jaka on the Ropes
Jonathan Aguiar is taking control of his match versus Faraz Jaka.
The turn was out and the board read 
. Jaka led for 62,000 and tank-called when Aguiar raised to 150,000.
The river fell as 
and Jaka checked to face an all in from Aguiar. Jaka didn't have the goods and folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
822,500 | 207,500 |
|
|
290,000 | -205,500 |
Aguiar Can't Be Stopped
Jonathan Aguiar opened to 9,500 from the button and Faraz Jaka called.
The flop fell 
and Jaka checked. Aguiar continued for 11,500 and Jaka flat called.
The turn was the 
and Jaka decided to take matters into his own hands with a 23,000 bet. Aguiar wouldn't be swayed, however, as he made it 68,000 to go. Jaka called.
The came on the river and Jaka pushed 120,000 into the middle. Aguiar shrugged and called, showing 
for a turned straight. Jaka flung away his hand and is on life support with only 90,000 left behind.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
1,010,500 | 188,000 |
|
|
90,000 | -200,000 |