2008 World Series of Poker

Event 2 - $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 2
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
104
Prize
$831,462
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$5,363,085
Entries
3,929
Level Info
Level
29
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000

A Brutal Beat For Arthur Hamilton

Just a few spots off the money, Arthur Hamilton got his money in the best way one can, holding {A?} {A?} . He got one caller holding {3-Clubs} {3-Hearts} and was looking to double up. Hamilton's position quickly went from first to worst as the flop came down {Q-Hearts} {8-Clubs} {3-Diamonds}. His opponent spiked a set to leave him behind in the hand. The turn and river were no help to Hamilton and he was eliminated less than ten spots from the money.

Tags: Arthur Hamilton