2012 World Series of Poker Europe

Event #2: €1,100 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 1a
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Event Info
2012 World Series of Poker Europe
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
q8
Prize
€126,207
Event Info
Buy-in
€1,100
Prize Pool
€600,960
Total Entries
626
Level Info
Level
22
Blinds
8,000 / 16,000
Ante
2,000
Players Left 1 / 626

Azor Spikes the River to Eliminate Roberts

With around 1,500 in the pot and a flop of {9-Diamonds}{10-Diamonds}{6-Diamonds}, Ran Azor checked from the big blind to Brian Roberts, who bet 725. Azor responded with a check-raise to 2,600, Roberts moved all in for right around 5,000, and Azor made a quick call.

Showdown
Azor: {K-Diamonds}{J-Clubs}
Roberts: {10-Spades}{6-Spades}

Roberts was ahead with top and bottom pairs, but he needed to dodge Azor's flush and gut-shot straight draw. He did so on the {5-Clubs} turn, but not on the {8-Diamonds} river. Azor spiked a diamond to take down the pot, send a tough opponent to the rail, and vault into the chip lead.

Tags: Brian RobertsRan Azor