Frank Mariani Eliminated in 4th Place ($124,684)

Frank Mariani (X)(X) {3-Spades}

(X)
Jeff Lisandro (X)(X) {6-Clubs}

(X)

Mariani had the bring-in and Lisandro called. Mariani check-called a bet from Lisandro on fourth, then led out on fifth. Lisandro made the call. Lisandro caught an ace on sixth and bet, Mariani making the call. Lisandro bet again on seventh and Mariani looked him up.

Lisandro showed {A-?}

in the hole for two pair aces and nines. Mariani could only manage a pair of kings with {K-?}

and Lisandro took down the pot, leaving Mariani with only 10,000 in chips.

Mike Wattel (X)(X) {5-Hearts}

Farzad Rouhani (X)(X) {10-Spades}

(X)
Jeff Lisandro (X)(X) {Q-Spades}

(X)
Frank Mariani (X)(X) {K-?}

(X)

Mariani was all in with the ante. Mike Wattel brought it in and both Rouhani and Lisandro called. All three players checked fourth and fifth streets. On sixth, Lisandro bet out, Wattel folded, and Rouhani called. Rouhani check-called one more bet from Lisandro on seventh.

Lisandro showed a 7-5 low while Rouhani turned up two pair queens and tens. Mariani's pair of kings didn't improve on the river and he was eliminated in 4th place.

We're now on a brief TV timeout.

2009 World Series of Poker

2009 World Series of Poker

Frank Mariani Eliminated in 4th Place ($124,684)