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

Trickett Run Down by the Matador

Sam Trickett and Carlos Mortensen have both been known to run like gods. So this match is a battle for run-good bragging rights. Mortensen moved all in on a {k-Clubs}{10-Clubs}{9-Diamonds} board, and Trickett, who had him slightly covered, made the call.

Mortensen: {10-Diamonds}{9-Spades} for two pair
Trickett: {q-Diamonds}{j-Clubs} for the flopped straight

The {2-Clubs} turn had Mortensen one card from elimination, but one card was plenty for the Matador. The {10-Spades} on the river filled his boat and left Trickett crippled.

Tags: Carlos MortensenSam Trickett