Event 49 - $50,000 World Championship H.O.R.S.E. | 2009 World Series of Poker

06-30-2009 12:20 UTC-12

From The High To The Hi-Lo

Stud

The last two hands of Stud were ended rather abruptly when the board paired up.

John Hanson collected a pot on fourth street with a pair of kings showing against Huck Seed, while Vitaly Lunkin did likewise next hand showing a pair of tens by fifth street to force a fold from Ville Wahlbeck.

We're now on to Stud-8!

06-30-2009 12:18 UTC-12

Two Pair is Better Than One

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Stud

David Bach (X)(X) {K-Spades}

(X)
Ville Wahlbeck (X)(X) {4-Diamonds}

John Hanson (X)(X) {10-Hearts}

(X)

David Bach completed on third street and both Ville Wahlbeck and John Hanson called. Bach led out on fourth street, Wahlbeck folded and Hanson called. Back led again on fifth and Hanson called. On sixth, Hanson made an open pair of sevens and bet out, Bach raised and Hanson called. Bach bet the river and Hanson looked him up.

Bach showed {5-Spades}

for only a pair of fives. Hanson turned up two pair sevens and tens and won the pot.

06-30-2009 12:15 UTC-12

Plenty of Room

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This event has received tremendous support from the fans on the rail over the past four days, with railbirds three deep and hanging onto every vantage point to catch a glimpse of their favorite players.

It's interesting to note that as this event reaches it's climax, in the comfort of the ESPN feature stage, there is currently plenty of spare seating available for those looking to see the action up close.

Perhaps the lack of big TV personalities from this final table has kept the fans away today, or maybe the seats will start to fill as the evening progresses.

06-30-2009 12:14 UTC-12

River Check-Raise Good For Lunkin

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Stud

Sagstrom: (X-X) {10-Spades}

(X)
Seed: (X-X) {K-Diamonds}

(X)
Lunkin: (X-X) {A-Spades}

(X)

David Bach was the bring in with the {4-Clubs}

and Erik Sagstrom completed. Huck Seed called before Vitaly Lunkin raised. Bach folded as Sagstrom and Seed both called.

Lunkin led the betting on fourth, fifth and sixth streets as all three players went to the river. Lunkin then checked, Sagstrom checked and Seed bet. Lunkin then announced a raise to force a fold from Sagstrom. Seed gave a wry smile and shrugged before releasing his hand as Lunkin collects a very nice pot.

06-30-2009 12:09 UTC-12

Jacks Up for Huck

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Stud

Huck Seed (X)(X) {K-Clubs}

(X)
Vitaly Lunkin (X)(X) {10-Diamonds}

(X)

Erik Sagstrom brought it in with the {3-Spades}

, Huck Seed completed, Vitaly Lunkin called and Sagstrom folded.

Seed led out on fourth street and Lunkin called. On fifth he led again and Lunkin raised. Seed called, then led out on sixth street. Lunkin called. Seed bet the river and Lunkin looked him up.

Seed showed two pair, jacks and deuces. Lunkin had a lower two pair, tens and nines, and Seed took it down.

06-30-2009 12:05 UTC-12

Sagstrom Pairs Up To Take It Down

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Stud

Bach: (X-X) {Q-Spades}

Sagstrom: (X-X) (?) {K-Hearts}

John Hanson was the bring in with the {3-Spades}

as David Bach completed. Erik Sagstrom made the call with an unknown card as the table folded around.

Sagstrom check-called on fourth but paired his king on fifth and fired a bet which was enough to take it down.

06-30-2009 12:03 UTC-12

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They may be foes on the felt, but Erik Sagstrom and John Hanson are presently sharing a pack of some of the delicious Jack Link's beef jerky that has been brought to the table. Looks like teriyaki flavor from here...

06-30-2009 12:01 UTC-12

Lunkin Starts Well in Stud

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Stud

After the Razz round ended rather uneventfully, the players moved over to Stud with Vitaly Lunkin collecting the first pot of the round against Erik Sagstrom.

Lunkin: (X-X) {4-Clubs}

Sagstrom: (X-X) {J-Spades}

Lunkin brought in and called on third and fourth streets before taking down the pot with a bet on fifth.

06-30-2009 11:59 UTC-12

Two Small Ones

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Razz

Bach (X)(X) {3-?}

Wahlbeck (X)(X) {3-?}

Huck Seed brought it in with a jack, David Bach completed, Ville Wahlbeck called and Seed folded. Bach led out on fourth street and Wahlbeck called, but Wahlbeck folded to Bach's fifth street bet.

Wahlbeck (X)(X) {3-?}

Sagstrom (X)(X) {A-?}

On the next hand, Wahlbeck completed and Erik Sagstrom called. Wahlbeck bet fourth street and Sagstrom came along. Wahlbeck led again on fifth and Sagstrom folded. Wahlbeck showed {A-?}

in the hole for a made 8-4-3-2-A low and raked in the pot.

06-30-2009 11:52 UTC-12

Wahlbeck Chips Up In Razz

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Razz

Wahlbeck: (X-X) {A-?}

(X)
Sagstrom: (X-X) {6-?}

(X)

John Hanson was the bring in with a {9-?}

and Ville Wahlbeck completed. Erik Sagstrom raised and Hanson folded. Wahlbeck made the call.

Wahlbeck check-called on fourth before taking the lead with bets on fifth, sixth and seventh streets. Sagstrom paired on fifth but didn't release until the river as Wahlbeck rakes in the pot without showdown.