Event 53 - $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo 8-or-better | 2009 World Series of Poker

06-30-2009 18:34 UTC-12

It's Not Over Yet

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Kohler got his last in but managed to scoop the pot with aces, putting him up to around 300,000.

Halpern: {4-Clubs}

Kohler:

06-30-2009 18:47 UTC-12

William Kohler Eliminated in 2nd Place ($98,550)

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"This could be it, this could be the last hand," said William Kohler -- actually for three hands in a row, but this time he was right. "Get your poker pad out," he advised your blogger; your blogger took heed.

Kohler bet on 4th street and Halpern called. Kohler bet again on 5th and this time Halpern raised. "Oh, you raise?" said Kohler. He called. Kohler bet again on 6th street, and come 7th he went all in. Call.

Kohler: {10-Clubs}

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Halpern: {9-Hearts}

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Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner.

Tags: William Kohler

06-30-2009 18:53 UTC-12

David Halpern Wins Event 53 - $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo 8-Or-Better ($159,390)

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A relatively epic heads up battle with the chip lead dancing back and forth between our deserving two has finally been decided, and it is jovial New Orleans resident David Halpern who takes first prize and the coveted bracelet.

Three days ago Mr. Halpern attempted to buy into a cash game but it was full, so finding himself at a loose end and in the mood to play some poker, he bought himself into Event 53 instead on a last-minute whim. He's now converted his $1,500 and a dull afternoon into the highest accolade in poker, and will be taking home a nice bunch of money to go with it -- once he's finished drinking with his new buddy second place finisher William Kohler, of course.

Many congratulations to all of our Day 3 players, and from the Amazon Green Section, it's goodnight.

Tags: David Halpern

Event 53 - $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo 8-or-better

Day 3 Completed