07-04-2008 17:44 UTC-7

Stjernvang Wins Race

[user67765]

Helge Stjernvang

Helge Stjernvang raised to 1,050 from middle position before a fellow Norwegian player on the button moved all in for an additional 1,000 chips. Stjernvang made the call with {A-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

{K-Hearts}

and found himself in a race with his opponent, who held {9-Diamonds}

{9-Diamonds}

{9-Spades}

.

The board ran out {4-Clubs}

{4-Clubs}

{7-Clubs}

{2-Clubs}

{6-Diamonds}

{K-Spades}

and Stjernvang spiked a king on the river to take down the pot and eliminate his opponent. Stjernvang is now up to 47,200.

Tags: Helge Stjernvang