World Series of Poker Europe 2010

Event #1: £2,650 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 2
Event Info

World Series of Poker Europe 2010

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k5
Prize
£170,802
Event Info
Buy-in
£2,500
Prize Pool
£610,000
Entries
244
Level Info
Level
21
Blinds
8,000 / 16,000
Ante
2,000

Laak Almost Quits Poker

Chris Bjorin opened the pot with a raise from the cutoff seat, and Phil Laak called in position. John Tabatabai called from the small blind as well, and it was three-handed to the flop.

The dealer spread {7-Spades} {4-Diamonds} {10-Clubs}, and the first two players checked to Laak. A bet of 18,000 came from The Unabomber, and that was enough to earn himself two folds and the pot. Laak flashed {K-Clubs} {10-Spades}.

"Look at that. Top pair, top kicker. Or whatever. If I didn't bet it, I'd have to quit poker. I don't wanna do that, so I bet. Gotta defend against quitting the game."

By virtue of his bet, Phil Laak will indeed continue to play poker as his primary source of employment.

Tags: Phil LaakJohn TabatabaiChris Bjorin