2009 World Series of Poker Europe

Event 1 - £1,000 No Limit Hold'em
Day: 1b
Event Info

2009 World Series of Poker Europe

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k8
Prize
£136,803
Event Info
Buy-in
£1,000
Prize Pool
£608,000
Entries
608
Level Info
Level
22
Blinds
8,000 / 16,000
Ante
2,000

Cagey Play

Due to the layout of the tables, it's difficult to watch multiple tables simultaneously and keep eyes peeled for big pots. However, I did at least spot a semi-interesting hand involving John Tabatabai and Luke Trottman. With Trottman raising it up to 250 from the cut-off and the button flat calling, Tabatabai made it 700, and Trottman called. The button side-stepped out of the way leading to a {K-Hearts}{Q-Spades}{2-Clubs} flop, which was checked, as was the {3-Spades} turn. On the {10-Clubs} river, Tabatabai paused suddenly, before eventually opting to check. Trottman also checked, and showed {7-Diamonds}{7-Clubs}, but Tabatabai had {10-Diamonds}{10-Hearts}, thus explaining the hesitation on the river.

It's only a small increase, but each chip is crucial at this stage - Tabatabai now on 3,400.