Johnson Takes One from Deadman
Level 11
: 600/1,200, 100 ante
After busting the World Series of Poker $10,000 Six-Max No-Limit Hold'em Championship in 39th place for $16,078 across town, Simon Deadman, winner of the Hollywood Poker Open Season 2 Championship Event for $351,097, came over to register late for this event in hopes of a second title. He busted his first bullet, but quickly reentered.
On this hand, Deadman called a raise to 2,500 from Chris Johnson, who had opened from early position. The flop was 
, and both players checked. They also checked the 
on the turn to see the 
land on the river. Deadman bet 3,500, and Johnson called.
Deadman was bluffing with the 
, and it was Johnson's 
that won the pot with a jack-high straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
88,000
2,000
|
2,000 |
|
25,000 |