2011 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship
Day: 3
Event Info

2011 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

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

Chris Moneymaker Defeats David Oppenheim

David Oppenheim - busto
David Oppenheim - busto

Chris Moneymaker is through to the semifinals. On the final hand of his match against David Oppenheim, the two players made it to the turn of a {3-Clubs}{q-Diamonds}{7-Clubs}{5-Clubs} board. Moneymaker bet 34,000. Oppenheim raised all in; Moneymaker called.

"I'm in trouble," Moneymaker announced as he turned up {q-Clubs}{8-Spades}. It wasn't as bad as Moneymaker feared. Oppenheim tabled {5-Hearts}{7-Hearts} for two pair. Moneymaker could still win the hand, and the match, with any trey, queen, eight or club.

The river {6-Clubs} club filled Moneymaker's flush draw and sent "Opie" to the rail. Moneymaker is guaranteed at least one more match and at least $125,000; Oppenheim leaves with $75,000.

Tags: Chris MoneymakerDavid Oppenheim