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

No Thews Is Good News for Hansen

Julian Thew is out in dramatic fashion after his 10,225 river bet was called by Stephane's Hansen's {3-Spades}{3-Clubs} on a {6-Hearts}{4-Diamonds}{5-Diamonds}{J-Spades}{4-Spades} board. Julian had {A-Hearts}{K-Clubs} and could only tap the table in defeat.

I joined the action on the final street, but Padraig Parkinson, who is sandwiched between the two players, retold the action (please imagine flustered, Irish accent):

"Julian raised, this guy called. Julian bet the flop, this guy called. Jack on the turn, Julian bet again, there was a load of time wasting, he asked for a count, so on and so on. He called, Julian pushed the river, he called again. It all took a very long time" Parkinson then turned to Hansen and asked, "Why didn't you just stick it all in preflop and save us all the trouble?""I wanted all his chips," came the reply. "He would have still called!" barked Parkinson jokingly.

Nevertheless, it was a brave call from Hansen, who now has circa 40,000 in chips as a handsome reward.

Tags: Julian ThewStephane Hansen