Wolpert had won two previous pots and they remain about even after the first 12 minutes.
2009 World Series of Poker
Event 29 - $10,000 World Championship Heads Up No Limit Hold'em
Day: 3
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Wolpert had won two previous pots and they remain about even after the first 12 minutes.
The flop came
and both players checked to see the
fall on the turn. Stokes checked again and Wolpert bet 50,000. Stokes called.The river brought the
and Stokes checked for a third time. Wolpert bet 124,000 and Stokes check raised to 300,000. Wolpert took it one step further and made it 824,000 to go.Jamin Stokes looked confused by the bet and started muttering to himself. He then stood from the table and said "Did you really hit your gut-shot?"
Finally he sat back down and mucked his hand.
Wolpert showed his hand -
for bottom pair and took down the pot.Leo Wolpert - 2,140,000
Jamin Stokes - 1,700,000
The flop came
, and Duthie put out a bet. Doudney matched the 35,000, and both players checked when the
hit the turn. On the river, the
implored Duthie to load another bullet. He fired 140,000 at the pot and put his hand back under his chin. With slightly shaky hands, Doudney stacked out the call and placed it in the pot.Duthie tabled
for top pair, but Doudney could do better. His
gave him two pair and the pot. With that exchange, he has taken a bit of a lead over Duthie.Duthie - 1,800,000
Doudney - 2,040,000
Level: 2
Blinds: 10,000/20,000
Ante: 0
The flop came
. Wolpert led out with what appeared to be 164,000, and Stokes wasted little time calling.Fourth street brought the
. Wolpert slowed down now with a check, and Stokes obliged him with a bet of 225,000. Wolpert thought a bit longer this time, but not much; he called.The river came the
. Wolpert checked again, and Stokes fingered his chips. After stacking out 550,000 and thinking about it, he instead opted to move all in for a lucky total of 777,000. Wolpert asked for a count and then made the call to put his opponent to the test.Stokes was up to the challenge, tabling
for kings up. Wolpert knocked the table and pushed his cards toward the muck. Stokes asked to see them, and the dealer turned over
. Stokes takes down the biggest pot of the tournament so far, doubling up to a commanding chip lead.Stokes - 2,650,000
Wolpert - 1,190,000
Jamin Stokes checked and Leo Wolpert bet 142,000 into the 228,000 pot. Stokes called.Wolpert turned over
for a straight and took down the pot.Leo Wolpert - 1,590,000
Jamin Stokes - 2,250,000
The flop came out
, and Duthie checked. Doudney laid out a quick bet of 35,000, and Duthie wasted little time folding. As he did, he intentionally flashed his bottom card at Doudney."Wow... he folds an ace!" Doudney said to his opponent. Duthie just shrugged and it was on to the next hand.
Nathan Doudney - 1,565,000
Jamin Stokes - 2,650,000
Leo Wolpert - 1,190,000