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

Seidel 1: Moneymaker 0

Seidel is one step closer to winning the championship.
Seidel is one step closer to winning the championship.

Erik Seidel had Chris Moneymaker at a 2-1 disadvantage as they saw a {j-Clubs}{9-Hearts}{4-Clubs} flop. Moneymaker risked the rest of his chips holding {q-Spades}{10-Clubs} for an open-ended straight draw. Seidel's {j-Hearts}{6-Hearts} gave him top pair and the lead in the hand. The {a-Spades} was no help for Moneymaker, and the {j-Spades} river improved Seidel to trip jacks.

With that, Seidel won the first match to take a 1-0 lead against Moneymaker. They'll be back in 15 minutes for match #2.

Tags: Chris MoneymakerErik Seidel