2009 World Series of Poker

Event 45 - $10,000 World Championship Pot Limit Hold'em
Day: 3
Event Info
2009 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aa
Prize
$633,335
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
275
Level Info
Level
29
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
0
Players Left 1 / 275
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Level: 28

Blinds: 60,000/120,000

Ante: 0

Kirill Gerasimov Takes the Chip Lead

Kirill Gerasimov
Kirill Gerasimov
John Kabbaj raised to 300,000 from the small blind and Kirill Gerasimov called from the big blind.

The flop came {9-Diamonds}{9-Clubs}{3-Hearts} and Kabbaj lead out for 375,000. Gerasimov responded with a min-raise to 750,000. Kabbaj went into the tank for at least three minutes before eventually mucking his hand.

Kirill Gerasimov takes the chip lead with that hand as he moved to 3,900,000

Tags: John KabbajKirill Gerasimov

Davidi Kitai Eliminated in 4th Place ($183,638)

Davidi Kitai - 4th Place
Davidi Kitai - 4th Place
Kirill Gerasimov raised to 250,000 from the button. Davidi Kitai reraised all in from the big blind and Gerasimov made the call.

Kitai: {5-Hearts} {5-Diamonds}
Gerasimov: {K-Hearts} {10-Hearts}

The flop came {J-Hearts} {7-Hearts} {2-Diamonds} and although Kitai was technically ahead, Gerasimov was a statistical favorite with two over cards, a flush draw and runner-runner straight draw possibilities.

The turn was no immediate help in the {8-Diamonds}, but the {K-Clubs} on the river gave Gerasimov top pair and the pot.

Davidi Kitai is eliminated in 4th place, collecting $183,638 for his efforts.

Tags: Davidi KitaiKirill Gerasimov

J.C. Alvarado Eliminated in 5th Place ($138,375)

J.C. Alvarado - 5th Place
J.C. Alvarado - 5th Place
J.C. Alvarado opened the pot with a raise to 200,000. Two seats over, John Kabbaj raised to 700,000. Alvarado then moved all in for 1,250,000, and Kabbaj called to put him at risk.

Showdown
Alvarado: {A-Hearts} {Q-Spades}
Kabbaj: {10-Clubs} {10-Hearts}

Alvarado walked across the stage to stand with his cheering section as he awaited what would be his final board of the day. The dealer ran it out {7-Spades} {6-Diamonds} {J-Diamonds} {7-Diamonds} {J-Hearts}. Kitai's pocket pair holds up, and his jacks over tens is good enough to send J.C. Alvarado to the rail. After his departing interview, Alvarado will pick up a check for nearly $140,000 as he heads out the door.

Tags: J.C. AlvaradoJohn Kabbaj

Kabbaj Check Raises

J.C. Alvarado limped in from the button and John Kabbaj checked his option.

The flop came {Q-Hearts}{8-Hearts}{4-Hearts} and after a check from Kabbaj, J.C. Alvarado bet 100,000. Kabbaj announced a raise and made it 500,000 to go. Alvarado folded quickly and Kabbaj took the pot.

Kabbaj flashed {K-Diamonds} {Q-Clubs}

Tags: J.C. AlvaradoJohn Kabbaj