Champions Invitational
Day 2 Completed
2009 WSOP Champions Invitational
Champions Invitational
Day: 2
Event Info
2009 WSOP Champions Invitational
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Entries
20
Level
12
Blinds
1,000 / 2,000
Ante
300
Players Left 1 / 20
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WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack and historic Binion family figure Jack Binion made the trophy presentation to a quiet but obviously pleased McEvoy. “This is the first time he handed me a trophy instead of money,” said McEvoy, referring to Binion, upon receiving the new Binion Cup.
. Varkonyi bet 4,000 and McEvoy called.The turn was a dangerous
. Varkonyi bet 8,000, McEvoy made it 16,000, Varkonyi pushed all in, and McEvoy quickly called. The hands:Varkonyi:
McEvoy:
Varkonyi seemed to have an open-ended straight flush draw but in reality had only one out -- the
. No miracle here, as the 
fell instead and McEvoy wrapped up the title with the higher flush.
, and Varkonyi made it 10,000. McEvoy quickly made it 20,000, and Varkonyi’s left leg quivered under the table as he weighed his options. Still, after only about 20 seconds, he tossed it away.
flop.Varkonyi pushed all in and McEvoy quickly folded.
. Varkonyi checked, and McEvoy did as well.The turn brought the
and this time Varkonyi bet 12,000, which McEvoy called. Both players checked the 
river, and when Varkonyi opened 
, McEvoy mucked.
Robert Varkonyi -- 54,500
Level: 12
Blinds: 1,000/2,000
Ante: 300
, reraising over Tom McEvoy’s opening raise for about half of his remaining 32,000 or so chips. McEvoy called, then checked to Harrington after the 
flop. Harrington pushed in his remaining 15,700, and McEvoy considered it at lengthy before calling with 
for middle pair. McEvoy’s queens were good, as the turn and river came and 
to end Harrington’s night.With the knockout, Level 11 drew to a close and McEvoy and Robert Varkonyi headed off for a 20-minute break. Official chip counts shortly.
