2017 European Open Special Edition

Main Event
Day: 3
Event Info

2017 European Open Special Edition

Final Results
Winner
Joe Serock
Winning Hand
k6
Prize
$113,059
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,100
Prize Pool
$665,866
Entries
673
Level Info
Level
34
Blinds
100,000 / 200,000
Ante
30,000

Joris Springael Eliminated in 2nd Place ($72,814); Joe Serock Wins!

Level 34 : 100,000/200,000, 30,000 ante
Joris Springael
Joris Springael

From the button, Joe Serock opened with a min-raise to 400,000 and Joris Springael called in the big blind as the dealer spread a {10-Hearts}{K-Diamonds}{6-Hearts} flop.

Springael checked over to Serock who bet out 475,000. Springael sat there for a few moments and then announced a raise to 1,200,000.

Serock called, and the turn landed the {2-Hearts} as Springael announced another bet of 1,200,000. Serock took his due time before pushing out the necessary calling chips as the {4-Spades} completed the board on the river.

Springael checked, and Serock stood up to assess how many chips Springael had remaining; approximately 1,955,000. Serock then announced he was all in and Springael began talking to Serock as he contemplated calling off his tournament life.

"Whatever happens Joey, I still get your flip flop right?" asked Springael.

Serock sat there motionless as Springael stared him down while shuffling 55,000 in pink 5,000-denomination chips for close to five minutes before plunking them into the pot to signify a call.

Serock immediately reached for his cards, tabled his {K-Hearts}{6-Clubs} for two-pair and stood up and started walking to his rail.

Springael was forced to show his {A-Diamonds}{4-Hearts} for a rivered pair, and when Serock saw the good news, he was immediately embraced by his rail that included Anthony Spinella.

With that, Springael is eliminated in 2nd place for a $72,814 payday as Serock is crowned the European Open Special Edition Champion, and recipient of the $113,059 first prize and Wynn Fall Classic trophy.

Player Chips Progress
Joe Serock us
Joe Serock
WSOP 1X Winner
13,495,000 4,785,000
Joris Springael be
Joris Springael
Busted

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