2008 World Series of Poker

Event 3 - $1,500 Pot-Limit Hold'em
Day: 3
Event Info
2008 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
q4
Prize
$214,131
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Entries
713
Level Info
Level
23
Blinds
20,000 / 40,000
Ante
0
Players Left 1 / 713

Russ Harriman Eliminated in Fifth Place

Couldn't Russell anything up this time
Couldn't Russell anything up this time
After dwindling to just 85,000 or so, Russ Harriman had to make a move sometime, and he actually had a hand when he stuck his chips in.

He reraised all in to a raise from Greg Alston, and was delighted to see that Alston's {A-Hearts} {J-Spades} was well behind his own {Q-Clubs} {Q-Diamonds}. But this is poker, and starting ahead doesn't always guarantee you stay ahead. The board came down {2-Diamonds} {3-Spades} {A-Diamonds} (a little punch in the air from Alston), {5-Clubs} (Harriman picking up a few extra outs to split the pot) {5-Spades} (it's all over).

Much good-natured handshaking and back-slapping, and Harriman took his leave and headed for the cash desk.

Tags: Gregory AlstonRuss Harriman