2008 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

$20,000 Heads-Up Championship
Day: 1
Event Info

2008 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
jj
Prize
$500,000
Event Info
Buy-in
$20,000
Prize Pool
$1,500,000
Entries
64

Smith Saved by a Miracle Straight

"I need a little bit of a miracle," Gavin Smith said while awaiting his showdown against opponent Tom Schneider.

When it was time to table the cards, Gavin showed a meager {7-Diamonds}{8-Spades} and found himself a big dog to Schneider's pocket queens. Needing all kinds of help, Gavin's chances improved immensely after the flop came {K-Diamonds}{5-Diamonds}{6-Clubs} giving him an open-ended straight draw. Gavin locked up the hand on the turn when the {4-Diamonds} peeled off, giving him a pot-clinching straight.

Schneider was left with less than 10,000 in chips after the loss.

Tags: Tom Schneider