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
a♣j♦
Prize
$335,565
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Entries
1,000
Level Info
Level
10
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000

Gordon Bennett!

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[user4144]
bad luck for Phil
bad luck for Phil
Whilst simultaneously hoping that the above title of expressing shock or surprise isn't exclusive to the British isles, I bring you news of the recent demise of Phil Gordon. We didn't catch his final hand (although it's really easy to spot when Gordon exits a room), but do possess knowledge of his prior decimation.

Raising preflop to 450, an unknown player in the small blind made it 4,350 and Gordon called all-in. Although dominating with aces versus jacks, a third knave on the turn was enough to leave Gordon with nothing but a bowl of rice and a expression like a bulldog chewing a wasp.

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