2008 World Series of Poker

Event 17 - $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout
Day: 1
12
Event Info
2008 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aj
Prize
$335,565
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Total Entries
1,000
Level Info
Level
10
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000
Players Left 1 / 1,000
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Mills Grinds Up the Opposition

...And just like that, just as the internet connection died for a few minutes, the heads up was over. On a board that read 8-6-2-7-K, Marco Mills bet 3,500, Brian Broan made it all in for 13,000, and Mills called.

Boran: {A-Diamonds} {6-Clubs}
Mills: {J-Spades} {J-Clubs}

Meaning that after an almost ludicrously long heads up battle, our final player going through to round two is Marco Mills.

Tags: Brian BoranMarco Mills

An Unexpected Surprise

As expected, triumphant players are now dribbling back into the Amazon Room awaiting the starting whistle for round two. However, they have been met by the unexpected sight of Brian Boran and Marco Mills still battling away as if their life depended on it.

I think qualifier David Redlin even mouthed the word "wow" as he approached the table.

Tags: Brian BoranMarco Mills

Last Five Hands

Just to give you an idea of how this final encounter is playing out, here's what happened in the last five hands:

(1) Mills limps, Boran checks. {J-Clubs}{A-Hearts}{6-Hearts} flop, Boran check-folds to a 1,500 bet.

(2) Boran raises to 3,000 preflop, Mills folds.

(3) Mills limps, Boran makes it 4,000, Mills folds.

(4) Boran folds preflop.

(5) Mills folds preflop.

Tags: Brian BoranMarco Mills

Slow Progress

Well, Boran and Mills remain, still plugging away like Trojan warriors. At the moment, it's like watching a snail race through treacle for the few onlookers, but in their defense, if I'd been here this long, and was heads up for over $5,000, I'd take my time to. The longer they play, the more that runner up spot is going to hurt.

Tags: Brian BoranMarco Mills

Level: 8

Blinds: 600/1,200

Ante: 200

Round Two a While Off Yet

Our final table shows no signs of finishing any time soon. Both players are sporting steely expressions, suggesting that they both have the stamina to keep this heads up going until they're good and ready to get their chips in. Could be a long night...