2012 World Series of Poker

Event 50: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 2
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Event Info
2012 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aj
Prize
$952,694
Event Info
Buy-in
$5,000
Prize Pool
$4,704,700
Total Entries
1,001
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
15,000
Players Left 1 / 1,001

Chainsaw Home Bound

Allen Kessler opened the action to 10,000 from early position and only Panayote Vilandos in the small blind would make the call. On the {8-Clubs}{j-Hearts}{2-Hearts} flop, Vilandos checked and then raised to 33,000 after Kessler led for 12,500. Kessler took his time to call as the {10-Diamonds} was dealt on the turn. At this point, Vilandos shoved all in, having Kessler covered.

"Probably have three jacks, but i guess i gotta call," Kessler said, committing the rest of his now short stack. His guess wasn't quite correct, but close enough as Vilandos turned over {8-Hearts}{8-Spades} for a flopped set of eights. Kessler's {k-Spades}{k-Clubs} would need some help. The {a-Clubs} was no help and it was all over for Kessler.

Tags: Allen Kessler