2013 World Series of Poker

Event #26: $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Championship
Day: 2
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Event Info

2013 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
j♠9♥
Prize
$634,809
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,000
Entries
4,407
Level Info
Level
32
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000
Players Info - Day 2
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All Hail Queen Cynthia

[user253757]
[user253757]
Level 19 : 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante

We heard a player at the nearest table make an all-in call, and he kindly informed Cynthia Foster "I've got the rockets."

Foster could only turn over her {Q-Spades}{Q-Diamonds}, and matched up against the {A-Clubs}{A-Diamonds}, she was looking for a lucky lady to come to her rescue.

The flop came {2-Diamonds}{8-Clubs}{4-Spades}, and Foster appeared resigned to her fate. The {3-Diamonds} on the turn had her preparing to stand, but like a bolt from the heavens, the {Q-Clubs} rained down on the turn.

"Oh my God!," cried the fallen player, shocked to see that a two-outer had ended his Seniors Championship run.

Player Chips Progress
Cynthia Foster us
Cynthia Foster 		170,000 135,200

"I Was Just Kidding"

[user253725]
[user253725]
Level 19 : 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante

Dan Heimiller was recently moved to a new table, and he tried to get involved in the action right away. He raised to 22,000 under the gun, but Makram Merhom, seated to Heimiller's immediately left, three-bet to 72,000. Action folded around to Heimiller, who said, "I was just kidding," as he tossed his cards into the muck. Merhom turned over {k-}{k-} as he stacked the chips that had, until a few moments earlier, belonged to Heimiller.

Tags: Dan HeimillerMarkam Merhom

Langdon Busts Varkonyi

[user250068]
[user250068]
Level 19 : 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante

As it was told to us by Larry Wright with confirmation from Mark Kroon and Robert Langdon, Robert Varkonyi announced all in a flop of low cards with {a-}{k-}. Robert Langdon called with queens and they held through the river eliminating the former Main Event champion from the tournament.

Player Chips Progress
Richard Langdon us
Richard Langdon 		443,000 377,700
Robert Varkonyi us
Robert Varkonyi
WSOP 1X Winner
Busted

Tags: Larry WrightMark KroonRichard LangdonRobert Varkonyi

Varkonyi Spars with Kroon

[user253725]
[user253725]
Level 19 : 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante

Mark "P0ker H0" Kroon and Robert Varkonyi and started to butt heads. As their banter indicated when Varkonyi arrived at the table not long ago, this confrontation was probably inevitable.

Kroon raised to 22500 preflop, and Varkonyi announced he was all in. His about was for about 180,000. Kroon went into the tank. As he was thinking about his decision, he turned to Varkonyi and, "I don't think you realize I got all these chips with real cards." He then asked Varkonyi if he'd show his cards if he folded. Eventually, Kroon slid his cards to the dealer. As Varkonyi was collecting his chips, he turned over {8-Spades}{8-Diamonds}. Kroon did not seem pleased, and he told the table he folded pocket jacks. "I just don't think you shove with tens there," he said.

Tags: Mark KroonRobert Varkonyi

Jovial Banter

[user250068]
[user250068]
Level 19 : 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante

Robert Varkonyi moved to the table with Mark Kroon and Larry Wright. Kroon is in a great mood after his big hand a few minutes ago and the table has been full of laughter all day. Varkonyi looks at Kroon's stack and the following conversation ensued.

Varkonyi (looking at Kroon): "You should double me up."

Kroon: "Why Me? Don't you know how good I am? Didn't anyone tell you?"

Varkonyi: "You're good?"

Kroon: "So good I am only using my left hand."

On the next hand, the action folded to Kroon who opened for 18,000 and said: "Come and get it." Varkonyi folded.

Tags: Larry WrightMark KroonRobert Varkonyi

Crab Cakes and Football

[user253757]
[user253757]
Level 19 : 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
Mark Kroon Was Crooning a Crazy Tune After Winning This Key Hand
Mark Kroon Was Crooning a Crazy Tune After Winning This Key Hand

The term online legend was thrown around rather loosely in the heady days before Black Friday, but the term definitely applies to Mark "P0ker H0" Kroon, who first came to the attention of PokerNews in 2011 as part of the My First series.

Today, Kroon is trying to become the first online poker pro to capture the Seniors Championship, which would be a resounding statement in favor of the internet generation's novel approach to the game. After busting two players in the last hand, the "P0ker H0" moved one step closer to that goal.

The action began when a player opened for 15,500 in middle position. Kroon quickly announced himself all in from the cutoff, tossing a single chip forward to signify his commitment. The player seated next to him then went into the tank, thinking about the situation and staring at the tournament information screen before finally declaring a call. Before the action could return to the original raiser, the big blind player moved all in as well, and when the opener got out of the way, all three players tabled their hands.

Showdown:

Kroon: {A-Spades}{K-Hearts}
Button: {J-Spades}{J-Clubs}
Big Blind: {K-Spades}{K-Clubs}

Kroon was in bad shape against the kings held by the big blind, and he stood in anticipation, telling the dealer, the railbirds, and more importantly himself that "any red ace will do!"

The dealer slowly burned a single card, and then spread the flop across the table, with the {A-Hearts} appearing immediately in the window. Kroon's wish had been granted, and it was followed immediately by the {A-Clubs} and {Q-Diamonds}.

Kroon's big slick had found the perfect flop, and he now had the kings held hostage to a single out, while the jacks were searching for their red brothers. When the turn ({7-Diamonds}) and river ({4-Clubs}) blanked off, Kroon scored the double knockout, and sent his stack soaring into the stratosphere here at the Seniors Championship.

"Crab cakes and football!," he cheered somewhat cryptically, before retaking his seat to sort through the massive pile of newly earned chips. "God it's good to get lucky in this game."

Player Chips Progress
Mark Kroon us
Mark Kroon 		295,000 85,000

Tags: Mark Kroon

Level: 19

Blinds: 4,000/8,000

Ante: 1,000

McAdams Triples, Then Doubles

[user253725]
[user253725]
Level 18 : 3,000/6,000, 500 ante

Earlier today, Bill McAdams was down to his last 2,000 in chips and he mounted an impressive comeback. He may need to do it again, and he's off to a good start.

McAdams was down to his last 9,500, and then he posted the 6,000 big blind. The button raised to 16,000, and the small blind shoved all in for about 50,000. McAdams called his last 3,500, and the button folded. McAdams tabled {5-Spades}{3-Spades}. His opponent showed {10-Clubs}{q-Diamonds}, and McAdams would need help. He got it on the river, as the board came {a-Diamonds}{k-Diamonds}{9-Clubs}{a-Hearts}{3-Diamonds}. McAdams tripled up with a pair of threes and is on his way to another comeback.

A few hands later, McAdams doubled up with {a-}{k-} against {10-}{10-}. He spiked an ace on the flop and now sits with 72,000.

Player Chips Progress
William Mcadams us
William Mcadams 		72,000 18,000

Easy Call

[user250068]
[user250068]
Level 18 : 3,000/6,000, 500 ante

The board read {k-Diamonds}{k-Spades}{a-Hearts}{a-Diamonds} and James Miller checked to his opponent who quickly moved all in. Miller called even more quickly and reavealed {a-}{6-}. His opponent had {k-}{j-} in a dream situation for Miller. The {6-Diamonds} secured the pot for Miller and his opponent hit the rail. There is no slowing Miller Down.

Player Chips Progress
James Miller us
James Miller 		585,000 275,000

Tags: James Miller

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