2012 World Series of Poker

Event 61: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event
Event Info
2012 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k5
Prize
$8,531,853
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$62,021,200
Total Entries
6,598
Level Info
Level
42
Blinds
1,000,000 / 2,000,000
Ante
300,000
Players Left 1 / 6,598

Kang Dodges a King

It all started when Eric Legoff opened to 38,000 early position. Andras Koroknai called on his direct left, Gaelle Baumann three-bet to 110,000 on the button, and Webber Kang cold four-bet to 230,000 from the big blind. Legoff quickly folded, and Koroknai went into the tank.

He asked for a count of Kang's stack, and Kang gave him a rough estimation. Koroknai proceeded to five-bet to 455,000. Baumann folded, and Kang tanked for a bit before moving all in. Koroknai immediately called.

"Kings?" Kang asked unhappily.

"No," Koroknai chuckled.

Kang{q-Clubs}{q-Hearts}
Koroknai{k-Diamonds}{q-Diamonds}

The {10-Spades}{4-Spades}{7-Clubs} flop was harmless, but the {a-Hearts} on the turn gave Koroknai four outs to a straight. The {9-Spades} bricked on the river though, and Kang more than doubled to 1.95 million chips.

Koroknai slipped to about 1.7 million.

Tags: Gaelle BaumannEric LegoffAndras KoroknaiWebber Kang