Reigning World Series of Poker Main Event Champ Sent to the Rail

The betting details of reigning World Series of Poker Main Event champ Martin Jacobson's demise escaped us, but it appeared he three-bet jammed over the top of Jorma Nuutinen's open. The latter player made the call to put Jacobson at risk.

Jacobson:
Nuutinen:

It was a classic race, but Jacobson was the one that needed to improve to stay alive.

The flop was as dry as could be, and the turn didn't do him any favors. Jacobson needed either an ace or nine on the river to survive, but it wasn't in the cards as the blanked. Jacobson, who is nominated for "Tournament Performance of the Year" in tonight's European Poker Awards, made his way to the payout desk and confirmed that he will be making an appearance at the award ceremony being held next door in the Hilton Hotel.