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
Players Left 1 / 306

Jacks Hold for Nelson

Lee "Final Table" Nelson
Lee "Final Table" Nelson
Lee Nelson called an all in bet from an opponent at his table. Nelson held pocket jacks, {J-Diamonds} {J-Spades} and was racing with his opponent's {A-Clubs} {K-Clubs}. Nelson stood up and asked if his hand could hold up finally.

The board ran out {Q-Hearts} {8-Clubs} {6-Hearts} {6-Spades} {5-Spades} and Nelson shook the hand of the opponent he eliminated. He is now up to 17,000 chips.

Tags: Lee Nelson