06-17-2009 09:46 UTC-12

Alaei Wins First Showdown

[user67765]

Short stack Matt Hawrilenko took down the first few pots of the final table without showdown, and it wasn't until Greg Mueller clashed with Daniel Alaei that we saw out first showdown. Mueller raised from middle position and Alaei made the call in the big blind.

The flop landed {A-Clubs}

{A-Clubs}

{4-Spades}

{9-Diamonds}

and Alaei checked to Mueller who fired a bet. Alaei made the call. They both checked the {3-Diamonds}

{3-Diamonds}

turn before the {A-Diamonds}

{A-Diamonds}

landed on the river.

Alaei led out and Mueller called. Alaei showed {A-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

{10-Spades}

for the best hand as Mueller mucked. Alaei moves up to 700,000 with Mueller back to 500,000.