Event #43: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em
Day 4 Started
2011 World Series of Poker
Event #43: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em
Day: 4
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2011 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$3,856,950
Entries
2,857
Level
34
Blinds
120,000 / 240,000
Ante
40,000
Two Remain Chasing Bracelet #43
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Welcome back to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino and the 2011 World Series of Poker for the final day of Event #43: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em!
Just a few days ago we began with 2,857 players, and although we were meant to finish yesterday, just two players remain chasing their first elusive gold bracelet. Many players made a run at taking down this event with Age Spets (37th), Ryan D'Angelo (36th), Simon Watt (22nd), Jason Newburger (12th), Nicolas Chouity (6th) and Scott Sitron (5th) a few of those that came agonisingly close.
However the story of yesterday was the heated rail battle between Andre Akkari, Nachman Berlin and Jacob Naquin. Akkari's rail were a bunch of rowdy, highly amusing and chant-happy Brazilians that would cheer at every blind steal, walk or flop bet. The battle between Berlin and Naquin's rail revolved around verbal bashing and insults that were - at times were highly amusing, but - mostly inappropriate as many were warned by WSOP officials.
Berlin and his many followers would have the last laugh as he would reach heads up play against Akkari, and although the two battle back-and-forth for nearly ninety minutes, a winner could not be found as they would return today to resume play.
| Player | County | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|
| Nachman Berlin | USA | 9,465,000 |
| Andre Akkari | Brazil | 3,400,000 |
With over 100-big blinds currently spread between the two, it is highly unlikely that today's rare day four will be a quick affair like many of the ones previously.
Both players are not only highly skilled, but super-eager to snag their first bracelet, so when play resumes at 3:00 p.m. PDT, make sure to stay tuned right here to PokerNews.com as we continue our extensive live coverage of the Event #43: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em final table!
Level: 31
Blinds: 60,000/120,000
Ante: 15,000
Blend 'Em and Send 'Em
Level 31
: 60,000/120,000, 15,000 ante
Although Robbie Thompson isn't here calling the action, we thought we'd pay homage to one of his favorite sayings as the cards hit the air!
Here is what the two players are playing for.
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $675,117 |
| 2nd | $419,173 |
First Blood to Akkari
Level 31
: 60,000/120,000, 15,000 ante
Andre Akkari opened to 300,000 from the button and Nachman Berlin made the call to see a 
flop fall with Akkari firing out a continuation-bet of 300,000.
Berlin check-called, but when the 
landed on the turn and Akkari pushed out a bet of 1,000,000, he quickly mucked.
A Look at the Current WSOP Player-of-the-Year Leaderboard
Level 31
: 60,000/120,000, 15,000 ante
Current 2011 WSOP Player-of-the-Year Leaderboard
| Player | Points | Cashes | Final Tables | Bracelets | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lamb | 486.25 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $1,074,354 |
| Phil Hellmuth | 420.75 | 3 | 2 | 0 | $517,410 |
| Sam Stein | 402.63 | 4 | 2 | 1 | $716,342 |
| Mikhail Lakhitov | 401.80 | 5 | 2 | 1 | $851,058 |
| Mitch Schock | 364.81 | 5 | 3 | 1 | $406,018 |
| John Juanda | 336 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $410,067 |
| Amir Lehavot | 330.75 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $578,454 |
| Sean Getzwiller | 325 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $647,854 |
| Jason Mercier | 323.45 | 4 | 2 | 1 | $670,471 |
| Mark Schmid | 317.75 | 3 | 1 | 1 | $499,861 |
| Steve Landfish | 317.70 | 2 | 2 | 0 | $330,044 |
*Through Event #42
Some Timid Play
Level 31
: 60,000/120,000, 15,000 ante
Nachman Berlin opened his first button to 300,000 and Andre Akkari quickly folded.
Akkari entered the pot for 250,000 and Berlin passed.
Berlin couldn't find a suitable hand on the button, and consequently gave Akkari a walk.
Akkari decided to return the favor and tossed his cards at the muck to give Berlin a walk.
Limp and Shove Play for Berlin
Level 31
: 60,000/120,000, 15,000 ante
From the button, Nachman Berlin limped in only to have Andre Akkari bump it up to 370,000 from the big blind.
Berlin reached for two stacks of green 25,000-denomination chips and pushed them into the pot while announcing all in.
Akkari kicked his head to the side and pushed his cards at the muck.
Nachman Pushes
Andre Akkari opened to 250,000 from the button and Nachman Berlin instantly moved all in.
With a grimace on his face, Akkari re-checked his hole cards before angling them at the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
9,565,000 | 700,000 |
|
3,300,000 | -700,000 |
Limp and Win for Berlin
Level 31
: 60,000/120,000, 15,000 ante
Nachman Berlin limped the button and Andre Akkari checked his option.
The 
flop saw Berlin fire out the minimum - 120,000 - as Akkari quickly folded his hand.