2011 World Series of Poker

Event #58: $10,000 Main Event
Event Info

2011 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
ak
Prize
$8,715,638
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$64,531,000
Entries
6,865
Level Info
Level
43
Blinds
1,200,000 / 2,400,000
Ante
300,000

Kicker Problem Sends Ium to the Rail

Michael Ium got his remaining 270,000 all in preflop with {A-Diamonds}{Q-Spades} and was up against the {A-Hearts}{K-Spades} of Matthew Salsberg. Ium was far behind with his inferior queen, which came into play when the {A-Clubs}{5-Clubs}{8-Hearts} flop delivered both a pair of aces.

The {A-Spades} turn improved both to trips, but Salsberg's king kicker put him out in front. The {2-Spades} river was on no consequence, and Ium was sent to the rail.

Player Chips Progress
Matthew Salsberg us
Matthew Salsberg
1,300,000
373,000
373,000
Michael Ium
Michael Ium
Busted

Tags: Matthew SalsbergMichael Ium