Event 12 - $3,250 Pot Limit Omaha w/ Rebuys | 2009 Aussie Millions

01-23-2009 05:43 UTC+11

Heads-Up Chip Counts

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With the players satisfied, heads-up play has commenced. Michael Binger will start with the chip lead:

Michael Binger - 237,000
Josh Field - 151,500

01-23-2009 05:55 UTC+11

Michael Binger has just collected a nice pot after flopping a baby flush against Josh Field's two pair. Field bet the flop, checked the turn and then fired again on the river with Binger making the call.

Binger is up to 278,000 with Field down to 110,000.

01-23-2009 06:05 UTC+11

Josh Field Eliminated in 2nd Place (AU$89,010); Michael Binger Wins!

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Finally...on the stroke of 6 a.m...it's over!

The action flop was {2-Hearts}

with Josh Field betting out before Michael Binger raised the pot. Field moved all in and Binger made the call.

Field: {Q-Hearts}

Binger:

Field had an overpair and flush draw but Binger had flopped two pair with a bigger flush draw.

The turn was the {8-Clubs}

and river the {2-Diamonds}

to give Binger a full house and the win!

Josh Field takes home AU$89,010 for a fine tournament.

Tags: Josh Field Michael Binger

01-23-2009 06:13 UTC+11

Michael Binger Wins Event #12: $3,250 Pot Limit Omaha w/ Rebuys (AU$123,840)

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Congratulations to Michael Binger for overcoming a world-class field of 42 players to capture the title in Event #12 of the Aussie Millions.

In a marathon final table, he fought back from being the short stack when three-handed to overcome a determined Michael Zowie and highly talented Josh Field, to grab the win. Binger collects AU$123,840 and the coveted Aussie Millions Gold Ring.

As most folk awake and venture into work on a Friday morning, we bid farewell to Thursday night and will see you again in a few short hours for Day 4 of the Aussie Millions Main Event!

Tags: Michael Binger

Event 12 - $3,250 Pot Limit Omaha w/ Rebuys

Day 1 Completed