2011 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship
Day: 1
Event Info

2011 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
54
Prize
$750,000
Event Info
Entries
64

Hellmuth Wriggles Off the Hook

David Benyamine is out to an early lead in his match against Phil Hellmuth. Benyamine had the former Main Event champion on the ropes, all in pre-flop with a dominated hand. Benyamine's {a-Clubs}{q-Diamonds} was in the lead against Hellmuth's {a-Spades}{4-Spades} and could close out the match with a clean board. No such luck for Benyamine; the board rolled out {a-Hearts}{k-Hearts}{5-Spades}{j-Clubs}{5-Hearts} to chop the pot.

Benyamine shook his head and gave a rueful smile as a standing Hellmuth re-took his seat to continue their match.

Tags: Phil HellmuthDavid Benyamine