2009 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

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

2009 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k7
Prize
$500,000
Event Info
Buy-in
$20,000
Entries
64

"Lotta noise, no action"

So said Tournament Emcee Jordan Siegel as he announced the first all in and call moment of the Diamonds Bracket's opening round matches.

Antonio Esfandiari and Kenny Tran got it all in before the flop, both holding ace-king.

"Kenny is ahead. He has two flush draws," said Siegel as the players revealed their cards:

Esfandiari: {A-Clubs} {K-Clubs}
Tran: {A-Hearts} {K-Spades}

A rainbow flop without a club was spread by the dealer, ensuring a chop.

Tags: Antonio EsfandiariKenny Tran