2012 World Series of Poker

Event 6: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Mixed-Max
Day: 2
Event Info

2012 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
kk
Prize
$480,564
Event Info
Buy-in
$5,000
Entries
409
Level Info
Level
24
Blinds
10,000 / 20,000
Ante
2,000

Somerville Comes Up Short

In a recent hand Jason Somerville in the big blind was the only one willing to pay the 3,700 mandated by Robert Tepper in the cut off to see a flop.

After a {q-Hearts}{2-Diamonds}{4-Hearts} flop was shown, Somerville check-called a 3,500 bet from Tepper. When the {q-Diamonds} fell on the turn we had a repeat of action with Somervile check-calling 5,500. A {k-Hearts} river brought no change and again we saw Somerville check-call a 10,000 bet.

Tepper exposed {5-Spades}{5-Clubs} to which Somerville responded by mucking his hole cards. Tepper was awarded the pot and sits with around 90,000.

Player Chips Progress
Robert Tepper us
Robert Tepper
90,000 40,900
Jason Somerville us
Jason Somerville
WSOP 1X Winner
38,000 -40,000

Tags: Jason SomervilleRobert Tepper

Haddox Holds

John Racener
John Racener

A recent hand started out with John Racener moving all in for 11,200 from under the gun at table #428. Matthew Deluca in the cut off then flat called, and Randy Haddox on the button moved all in for 40,500. Action then folded around back to Deluca who was sitting with around 65,000 in chips. A call here would basically be for his tournament life. Deluca made the lay down and the other two players tabled their whole cards.

Racener: {K-Spades}{9-Hearts}
Haddox: {A-Spades}{A-Hearts}

Haddox's pair of aces were in great shape to take down the pot. With a {K-Diamonds}{7-Spades}{j-Clubs} flop Haddox found himself in a sweat situation. Racener now could hit any nine, king, or a run run straight draw and steal the pot away from Haddox.

A {6-Spades} on the turn, and a {2-Clubs} on the river let Haddox breathe easy as he raked in the pot.

Deluca who says he folded {J-}{j-} would have hit a set of jacks, and cursed himself for not being a bad player.

Player Chips Progress
Randy Haddox us
Randy Haddox
61,000 -34,700
John Racener us
John Racener
WSOP 1X Winner
Busted

Tags: John RacenerMatthew DelucaRandy Haddox

Solomon Takes a Hit

Jarred Solomon raised from the cutoff and Hugo Lemaire three-bet shoved for 18,000 from the small blind. After getting a count on Lemaire's stack, Solomon tossed in a call and Lemaire was at risk:

Lemaire: {A-Clubs}{5-Hearts}
Solomon: {A-Spades}{J-Hearts}

Lemaire was in bad shape going to the flop, but the dealer rolled out the {5-Clubs} in the window to push the Frenchman into the lead. The {5-Diamonds} on the turn gave Lemaire trips, and Solomon tossed his cards into the muck even before the dealer could reveal the river card.

Lemaire doubled this time, but he's still got work to do.

Player Chips Progress
Hugo Lemaire pr
Hugo Lemaire
43,000 -6,900
Jarred Solomon za
Jarred Solomon
37,000 3,800

Tags: Hugo LemaireJarred Solomon

Tollerene's King-High Call Is Good...Probably

Ben Tollerene lost some chips following his eliminating Alex Kim a little while ago, but gained some back after making a big river call.

Action folded to Dan Buzgon in the small blind and he raised to 3,800. Tollerene three-bet from the big blind, Buzgon called, and an {A-Spades}{6-Hearts}{3-Spades} flop fell. Buzgon check-called 7,000 from Tollerene, landing the {3-Hearts} turn. A check from both delivered the {7-Hearts} river. Buzgon bet 19,500, sending Tollerene into the tank. About two minutes passes before Tollerene slid in the chips to call.

Buzgon immediately mucked his hand, while Tollerene showed {K-Hearts}{Q-Clubs} for king high to take down the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Daniel Buzgon us
Daniel Buzgon
170,000 -16,000
Ben Tollerene us
Ben Tollerene
95,000 -30,000

Tags: Ben TollereneDaniel Buzgon

Three of a Kind

Victor Ramdin
Victor Ramdin

In a recent hand we found Victor Ramdin battling it out with table mate Olivier Busquet. We caught up to the action right after the river was planted on the felt. With a board reading {3-Spades}{6-Clubs}{9-Clubs}{A-Spades}{6-Hearts} Busquet checked from the small blind. It was then Ramdin's turn to act and he opted to push 10,000 into the middle, after a few moments Busquet moved all in for 41,700 more. Ramdin measured up the chips and took the time to size up his opponent. After a minute or so Ramdin pushed the appropriate amount of chips in the middle and made the call.

Ramdin: {8-Diamonds}{6-Spades}
Busquet: {7-Diamonds}{6-Diamonds}

Both players held three of a kind sixes, but with a board of over cards both players were forced to chop the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Victor Ramdin us
Victor Ramdin
98,000 -22,000
Olivier Busquet us
Olivier Busquet
65,000 -17,900

Tags: Olivier BusquetVictor Ramdin

Duthie's Five-bet Shove

If we've learned anything about European Poker Tour founder John Duthie over the years, it's that he's not afraid to move chips around.

Moments ago, Michael Ferrell opened to 3,800 from middle position and Ronald Lee three-bet to 8,100 from the cutoff. Duthie elected to cold call on the button, and action folded back to Ferrell, who pushed out a four-bet to 18,500 (around 85,000 behind). Lee quickly got out of the way, but Duthie moved all in for around 73,000 total. That proved to be too much for Ferrell, who should expect much of the same from the aggressive Duthie throughout the day.

Player Chips Progress
John Duthie
John Duthie
100,000 100,000
Michael Ferrell us
Michael Ferrell
85,000 50,800

Tags: John DuthieMichael Ferrell

Kim Falls

With the start of level 13 we saw Alexander Kim move all in and get called by Ben Tollerene. A short stacked Kim flipped over {K-}{Q-} while his opponent Tollerene possessed {A-}{10-}.

Kim was at risk here and was going to need to hit something to prolong his stay here today with us. A favorable {K-}{7-}{8-} flop for Kim made an appearance, but that lead soon vanished when the {A-} fell on the turn giving the lead back to Tollerene with a pair of aces. A {j-} on the river couldn't save Kim, who was subsequently eliminated.

Player Chips Progress
Ben Tollerene us
Ben Tollerene
125,000 33,000
Alexander Kim us
Alexander Kim
Busted

Tags: Alexander KimBen Tollerene

Level: 13

Blinds: 800/1,600

Ante: 200