2009 World Series of Poker
Event 45 - $10,000 World Championship Pot Limit Hold'em
Day: 2
The Pace of Play
The floodgates should open once again when we cross into the money.
Play Resumes
30 players remain - only three spots from the money.
Level: 17
Blinds: 5,000/10,000
Ante: 0
Break It Up
Lee Leaves
The board was a big dry desert: . Failing to make a pair or fill in his turned straight draw, Lee has been sent to the rail.
Haxton, on the other hand, is still right up near the top, working with 525,000 chips.
Lester Strikes Out Rafalowicz
It showed up , and both men checked. The turn brought the and all of the action. Lester checked, and Rafalowicz bet 27,000. Lester then made it 77,000 and Rafalowicz moved all in for a total of 138,000. Lester quickly called.
Rafalowicz turned over , but Lester had him dead to a chop with the for Broadway. The river was a meaningless , and that's the end of Rafalowicz's tournament. Lester is up to 327,000.
Rousso Hits Boat On River
The flop came and Rousso lead out for 50,000. Kamran smooth called and Kenney got out of the way.
The turn was the and both players checked.
The river brought the and Rousso made a large bet of 100,000. Kamran made the call.
Rousso showed , hitting her full house on the river. Kamran didn't show his cards, but instead angirly slamed his holding into the muck.
Vanessa Rousso - 465,000
Mike Kamran - 105,000
Kamran Good
Showdown
Kamran:
Kassela:
The news was not good for Kassela, and a dry flop of left him drawing to a third ten. The on the turn was no help, and the river was not a ten either. Failing to improve, Kassela has been sent home.
Kamran - 340,000
Luke Staudenmaier Doubles Up
The flop came and Staudenmaier moved all in for 45,000. Rafalowicz called.
Staudenmaier:
Rafalowicz:
The board ran out to allow Staudenmaier to double up with his set.
Staudenmaier - 160,000
Rafalowicz - 115,000