2007 World Series of Poker
Event 55 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Holdem
Day: 1b
Barny Boatman Eliminated
After a flop of , Barny Boatman is all in with . His opponent shows , and they both have top pair, top kicker.
But his opponent is freerolling on a runner-runner heart flush, and the turn card is the . Anything but a heart is a chop, while a heart would send Boatman home in one of the most frustrating ways possible.
The river card is the .
Barny Boatman is eliminated in an A-K offsuit vs. A-K offsuit situation.
Play Resumes
Level: 3
Blinds: 200/400
Ante: 0
Kirk Morrison Splits Big Pot
Scott Clements Takes a Hit With Two Pair
After the hand, Scott Clements is down to about 11,500.
Aaron Kanter Eliminated
Jason Holbrook Eliminated
Holbrook flopped top pair against a single opponent, who happened to pick up a straight flush draw. Holbrook moved all-in and his opponent called. The turn completed his opponent's straight, and the river gave him a flush as well. It was clear as Holbrook exited, that he had earned the utmost respect from the players at his table.