2008 PokerStars.net APPT Auckland

APPT Auckland Main Event
Day: 1b
Event Info

2008 PokerStars.net APPT Auckland

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
22
Prize
$257,040
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,860
Entries
306
Level Info
Level
23
Blinds
12,000 / 24,000
Ante
4,000

Great Call By Erickson

Mark Erickson yields a powerful stack now
Mark Erickson yields a powerful stack now
The board was laid out {9-Diamonds} {4-Spades} {2-Diamonds} {3-Spades} with over 15,000 in the middle. Mark Erickson went into the tank before checking his hand over to his opponent. Much to Erickson's dismay, his opponent moved all in for 13,800. This sent Erickson into the tank for another few minutes.

Erickson counted his chips and would only be left with 1,225 if he lost this hand. "I've got a pair in the hole and a straight draw," said Erickson as he stood up to think some more. Finally, Erickson made the call.

Erickson {6-Diamonds} {6-Clubs}
Opponent {A-Diamonds} {10-Diamonds}

"Ooh, you little!" yelled Erickson when he saw his opponent's hand. The river was then put out... the {J-Spades}. Erickson clapped his hands together and was congratulated for making a great call by his tablemates.

Erickson exclaimed "That's balls. Don't try and push me around!" as he began to rake in the massive pot. "You guys are in trouble now."

With that pot, Erickson is over 34,000 and among the chip leaders.

Tags: Mark Erickson