Fricke Can't Beat Hairabedian's Eight Perfect
After the first draw, Team PokerStars Pro and 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Joe Hachem bet out. Roger Hairabedian raised and then Jimmy Fricke made it three bets to go. Hachem tanked long and hard before he eventually folded. Hairabedian called. When Hairabedian called, he threw out too many chips. He didn't mean to raise, but Fricke could have called him on it if he wanted to. Fricke said that he didn't object and he was fine with Hairabedian just calling.
On the second draw, Hairabedian stood pat and Fricke drew two. Hairabedian then bet and Fricke raised. Hairabedian called.
On the third and final draw, Hairabedian was pat again, as was Fricke. Both players then checked.
Hairabedian tabled the 
for a eight perfect and Fricke mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
43,500 | -12,500 |
|
39,000 | 12,000 |
|
9,700 | -11,300 |