2009 World Series of Poker

Event 57 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold'em
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
Players Left 9 / 6,494

Pilot Doubles Through Persson

Magnus Persson and Shawn Pilot got it all in before the flop with the latter being the at-risk player. He held {A-Hearts} {A-Diamonds} though, in good shape to double through Persson's {K-Spades} {K-Clubs}. Pilot stood from his chair as the ESPN cameras crowded around the table. “No king, please,” he said. “I'm not interested in a king right now.”

With all the drama required for a television presentation, the dealer ran out a clean board of {9-Clubs} {8-Diamonds} {8-Clubs} {7-Spades} {9-Diamonds}. Making aces up, Pilot takes down the pot and the double up.