Event #7: €10,450 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 2012 World Series of Poker Europe

10-05-2012 00:50 UTC+3

Hellmuth vs. Baranov Yet Again

Chad Holloway

Phil Hellmuth can't believe Sergii's hand

Sergii Baranov raised to 110,000 from the button and was met with a three-bet to 300,000 from Phil Hellmuth in the small blind. Baranov made the call and the bet 200,000 when Hellmuth checked the {5-Diamonds} {4-Clubs} {A-Diamonds} flop. The "Poker Brat" made the call and then both players checked the {3-Spades} turn.

When the {A-Spades} peeled off on the river, Hellmuth led out for 250,000 only to have Baranov raise to 500,000. Hellmuth made the call with {K-Spades} {K-Diamonds} , but threw his hands up in the air when Baranov rolled over {A-Clubs} {6-Spades} .

Player	Chips	Progress
Sergii Baranov	5,925,000 1,000,000	1,000,000
Phil Hellmuth	4,835,000 -1,000,000	-1,000,000

Tags: Phil Hellmuth Sergii Baranov

10-05-2012 00:57 UTC+3

Hellmuth Applying Pressure

Josh_Cahlik

Phil Hellmuth limped on the button. Stephane Albertini raised to 155,000 and Sergii Baranov got out of the way. Hellmuth called and the flop came {4-Hearts} {A-Diamonds} {8-Clubs} . Both players checked to the {3-Diamonds} turn.

Albertini fired 165,000 and Hellmuth called. The {10-Diamonds} rivered and Albertini moved 280,000 into the middle. Hellmuth snap raised to 800,000, sending Albertini into the tank for about two minutes before finally folding.

Player	Chips	Progress
Phil Hellmuth	5,435,000 600,000	600,000

Stephane Albertini	1,365,000 -600,000	-600,000

Tags: Phil Hellmuth Stephane Albertini

10-05-2012 01:02 UTC+3

Big Slick for Albertini

Chad Holloway

Stephane Albertini opened for 110,000 from the button and Sergii Baranov called from the small blind. The latter proceeded to check-call a bet of 140,000 on the {2-Spades} {7-Clubs} {Q-Hearts} flop before both players checked the {10-Hearts} turn and {8-Hearts} river. Albertini rolled over {A-} {K-} and it was good as Baranov sent his hand to the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sergii Baranov	5,675,000 -250,000	-250,000
Stephane Albertini	1,615,000 250,000	250,000

Tags: Stephane Albertini Sergii Baranov

10-05-2012 01:09 UTC+3

River Bet Scores For Albertini

Josh_Cahlik

Stephane Albertini had the button. He raised to 115,000 and both Sergii Baranov and Phil Hellmuth called from the blinds.

The trio checked the flop of {2-Diamonds} {K-Hearts} {10-Diamonds} and the {9-Diamonds} turned. Baranov checked and Hellmuth fired 300,000. Albertini called and Baranov followed suit. The dealer put on the {6-Spades} on the river and there were two checks to Albertini. He moved 475,000 into the middle and both of his opponents released their hands quicker than lightning, allowing Albertini to pick up the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sergii Baranov	5,260,000 -415,000	-415,000
Phil Hellmuth	5,020,000 -415,000	-415,000

Stephane Albertini	2,445,000 830,000	830,000

Tags: Phil Hellmuth Sergii Baranov Stephane Albertini

10-05-2012 01:14 UTC+3

Hellmuth with a Three-Bet

Chad Holloway

Stephane Albertini opened for 115,000 on the button and received a call from Sergii Baranov in the small blind. Phil Hellmuth then came in with a three-bet to 400,000 from the big blind, Albertini folded, and Baranov made the call, which brought about a flop of {3-Clubs} {4-Hearts} {K-Clubs} .

Baranov checked and Hellmuth kept the pressure on with a bet of 400,000. Baranov thought about it for about five seconds before flicking his cards to the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Phil Hellmuth	5,600,000 580,000	580,000

Sergii Baranov	4,810,000 -450,000	-450,000
Stephane Albertini	2,330,000 -115,000	-115,000

Tags: Stephane Albertini Phil Hellmuth Sergii Baranov

Level: 27

Blinds: 30,000/60,000

Ante: 10,000

10-05-2012 01:23 UTC+3

One For Albertini

Josh_Cahlik

Sergii Baranov had the button. He made it 125,000 and was called by Stephane Albertini in the big blind.

The flop came {7-Diamonds} {8-Diamonds} {Q-Clubs} and Albertini check-called a 135,000 bet. Both players checked the {5-Diamonds} on the turn, and Albertini led out for 325,000 when the {K-Hearts} hit the river. Baranov let go of his hand, showing the {8-Spades} in the process.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sergii Baranov	5,075,000 -260,000	-260,000
Stephane Albertini	2,590,000 260,000	260,000

Tags: Sergii Baranov Stephane Albertini

10-05-2012 01:30 UTC+3

"I Started with a Big Hand, and I'm Trying to Finish it with a Big Hand"

Chad Holloway

A limped pot saw all three players take a flop of {7-Clubs} {J-Hearts} {8-Clubs} and Sergii Baranov led out for 130,000 from the small blind. Stephane Albertini folded from the big, and Phil Hellmuth raised to 400,000. "I started with a big hand, and I'm trying to finish it with a big hand," Hellmuth said.

Baranov was a believer and folded his hand, which prompted Hellmuth to show {9-Spades} {9-Hearts} . "I limped with nine," the 12-time bracelet winner said with a proud smile on his face.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sergii Baranov	5,300,000 225,000	225,000
Phil Hellmuth	4,875,000 -200,000	-200,000

Tags: Phil Hellmuth Sergii Baranov

10-05-2012 01:34 UTC+3

Albertini Five-Bet Shoves

Josh_Cahlik

Sergii Baranov made it 130,000 from the button and Phil Hellmuth called. Stephane Albertini three-bet to 335,000 from the big blind only to have Baranov four-bet to 710,000. Hellmuth got out of the way and Albertini quickly came over the top with a five-bet all in for 1.455 million more.

Baranov thought for about ninety seconds before folding, awarding Albertini the pot and pushing him just over 3 million in chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sergii Baranov	4,590,000 -710,000	-710,000
Stephane Albertini	3,005,000 415,000	415,000

Tags: Phil Hellmuth Sergii Baranov Stephan Albertini

10-05-2012 01:46 UTC+3

Kings Full for Baranov

Chad Holloway

Stephane Albertini limped on the button and Sergii Baranov did the same from the small blind. Phil Hellmuth checked his option for the big and it was three-way action to the {6-Diamonds} {K-Hearts} {9-Diamonds} flop. Baranov was first to act and led out for 90,000, which only Hellmuth called.

Both players checked the {6-Clubs} turn, and then Baranov bet 200,000 on the {K-Spades} river. Hellmuth snap-called but mucked when Baranov rolled over {K-Clubs} {4-Hearts} for a full house.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sergii Baranov	5,000,000 410,000	410,000
Phil Hellmuth	4,475,000 -400,000	-400,000

Tags: Sergii Baranov Phil Hellmuth Stephane Albertini