2012 World Series of Poker Europe

Event #2: €1,100 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 3
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
Entries
626
Level Info
Level
22
Blinds
8,000 / 16,000
Ante
2,000

River Keeps French Hopes Alive

Antonio reacts to the 10 on the river
Antonio reacts to the 10 on the river

Antonio Esfandiari opened for 33,000 on the button only to have Remi Bollengier moved all in for 338,000 from the big blind. Esfandiari seemed interested and asked for a count. "I really think I have the best hand," Esfandiari said upon learning it'd cost him 305,000 more.

He thought about it for about a minute before counting out the chips and asking his opponent, "Do you want it?" A few seconds later, Esfandiari spiked in the call.

Showdown
Bollengier: {A-Spades}{8-Spades}
Esfandiari: {K-Clubs}{3-Spades}

Esfandiari was wrong in that he didn't have the best hand, but he did when the flop fell {K-Spades}{Q-Hearts}{J-Clubs}. Esfandiari turned to his supporters on the rail and said, "Blank out one time?"

The {4-Diamonds} turn brought him one step closer to his third bracelet, but the {10-Clubs} river snatched it away as Bollengier hit his straight to stay alive. Esfandiari threw his arms up to his head and bolted to his rail. He was showered with reassurances before heading back to the table to continue the action.

Player Chips Progress
Antonio Esfandiari us
Antonio Esfandiari
WSOP 3X Winner
WPT 2X Winner
1,100,000 -375,000
Remi Bollengier fr
Remi Bollengier
700,000 300,000

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