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

Holding the Nuts

From early position, Kevin Jenkins raised to 25,000 and found three callers. Theo Tran called from middle position, Vincent Maek called from the cutoff, and Jeff Duvall called from the small blind.

The flop came down {K-Diamonds} {J-Clubs} {9-Spades} and Duvall checked. Jenkins fired 40,000. Tran and Maek both folded before Duvall raised all in. Jenkins quickly called and was all in for 162,000 total.

Jenkins held the nuts -- {Q-Hearts} {10-Hearts}. His opponent held top two pair -- {K-Clubs} {J-Diamonds}. The turn and river were both tens and Jenkins was able to double up. He now has 420,000 while Duvall dropped to 380,000.