2009 World Series of Poker

Event 57 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold'em
Day: 2a
Event Info

2009 World Series of Poker

Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
6,494
Players Left
9
Next Payout
Place 9
$1,263,602
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
120,000 / 240,000
Ante
30,000

Lester Doubles Up

The player on the button opened the pot with a raise, and Jason Lester moved all in for a total of 10,600. The big blind then shoved all in himself, drawing a fold from the button and making it heads up for Lester's tournament life.

He turned over {A-Hearts} {Q-Clubs}, and he was in trouble versus the big blind who showed {K-Hearts} {K-Clubs}. Lester wouldn't pair up on the flop, but the {8-Hearts} {7-Hearts} {3-Hearts} did give him some additional outs to the heart flush. The {10-Hearts} on the river was just what the doctor ordered, giving him the unbeatable flush. He's not

Tags: Jason Lester