End of Level 25 Chip Counts
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Valdemar Kwaysser 1,690,000
Konstantin Bucherl 1,640,000
James Calderaro 1,225,000
Dani Stern 1,125,000
Peter Jetten 820,000
Tom Marchese 775,000
Matt Marafioti 650,000
2010 World Series of Poker
Event #38: $10,000 Pot-Limit Hold'em Championship
Day: 3
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2010 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$2,519,200
Entries
268
Level
28
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
0
Level: 26
Blinds: 25,000/50,000
Ante: 0
Konstantin Bucherl Doubles Through Tom Marchese
Tom Marchese made it 90,000 to go, Konstantin Bucherl reraised to 210,000, Marchese set him all-in and Bucherl called.
Bucherl 
Marchese 
The board ran out 
and Bucherl doubled to 1.5 million.
Blair Rodman Eliminated in 8th Place ($72,754)
The table folded around to the blinds where Valdemar Kwaysser opened the pot to 120,000 from the small. In the big, Blair Rodman thought it over for a moment and made the call to see a flop.
It came 
, and Kwaysser continued out with another 135,000 chips. After another minute in the tank, Rodman announced an all-in raise for about 450,000 total, and Kwaysser quickly called. With Rodman at risk for his tournament life, the cards were on their backs:
Kwaysser: 
Rodman:
Matt Marafioti couldn't help himself. "Oh, what a f***ing cooler!" he practically yelled as the cards were turned over. The 
on the turn cued the handshakes, and Rodman was ushered out the door by a meaningless on the river. For his eighth-place finish, he'll take home more than $70,000.
Alexander Kuzmin Eliminated in 9th Place ($56,404)
Alexander Kuzmin opened for a raise, Tom Marchese reraised enough to set him all-in and Kuzmin called.
Kuzmin 
Marchese 
The board ran out 
and Kuzmin was eliminated. Marchese is now up to 1.8 million and holds the chip lead.
Let's GOOOOOOO!
Suddenly, it's turned into the World Cup in here. As our floor supervisor Nikki Ivey began introducing our final tablists, each group of railbirds got their opportunity to let their voices be heard. By far the most vocal were Konstantin Bucherl's supporters, who broke into song, waved German flags and swilled beer. Peter Jetten and Dani Stern's groupies are rather excitable as well, and many of them are already on their third or fourth drink.
Hey, it's almost midnight and we've still got nine players left. Anything to elevate the mood!
Final Table Starting Stacks
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,500,000 | 230,000 |
|
1,205,000 | 60,000 |
|
1,105,000 | 5,000 |
|
1,090,000 | -270,000 |
|
1,015,000 | 35,000 |
|
630,000 | -120,000 |
|
620,000 | -20,000 |
|
565,000 | 20,000 |
|
310,000 | -100,000 |
Sam Stein Eliminated in 10th Place ($44,010)
After three full levels on the bubble, we have a final table.
Sam Stein opened for 140,000 from the button, Dani Stern set out a stack of green 25,000-denomination chips, setting him all-in for his last 75,000, and Stein made the call.
Stein 
Stern 
Stern flopped trips on the 
board and Stein became our final table bubble boy, exiting in 10th place.
We've paused for a short break before the final table players are introduced.
Alexander Kuzmin Doubles Through Peter Jetten
Alexander Kuzman opened for 100,000, Peter Jetten reraised, and Kuzman called all-in for 185,000 total.
Kuzman
Jetten
The board ran out 
and Kuzman doubled to 410,000. Jetten is down to 980,000.
Level: 25
Blinds: 20,000/40,000
Ante: 0