World Series of Poker Europe 2010

Event #1: £2,650 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 1
Event Info

World Series of Poker Europe 2010

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k5
Prize
£170,802
Event Info
Buy-in
£2,500
Prize Pool
£610,000
Entries
244
Level Info
Level
21
Blinds
8,000 / 16,000
Ante
2,000

Don't Mess with Phil

Phil Hellmuth raised to 450 before his opponent three-bet to 1,400. Action folded back around to Hellmuth, he made the call and would be playing out of position from here on out.

The flop came down {6-Clubs}{4-Clubs}{4-Diamonds} and Hellmuth checked. His opponent fired a bet of 1,200 and quickly, Hellmuth said, "2,800," and fired out a raise. His opponent thought for a bit and then decided to make the call.

The turn card brought the {9-Clubs} and completed a possible flush draw. Hellmuth tapped the table and passed the action to his opponent. The player fired 2,500 and Hellmuth made a quick call.

The river completed the board with the {10-Hearts} and Hellmuth checked to his opponent again. That player fired 4,500 after some thought. Hellmuth went into the for very long time. The bet was worth a good chunk of his remaining stack and would be a big blow if he were to call and lose. Hellmuth decided to make the call in the end and right he was. His opponent announced, "You got it," when Hellmuth called and showed just jack high with the {J-Clubs}{2-Spades}. Hellmuth revealed the {8-Hearts}{6-Hearts} for two pair and scooped the pot.

"You're writing that down right, the whole thing?" asked Hellmuth.

"Yep, I got it all," responded our reporter.

"Awesome! I check-raised the flop, too! All I could really beat was a float," finished Hellmuth, who now has 29,000 in chips.

Tags: Phil Hellmuth