Simon Britton Eliminated in 2nd Place ($253,300)
Heads-up play between Stephen Winters and Simon Britton lasted just one hand. Winters began the showdown with 517,500,000 chips, while Britton had 102,000,000.
Winters raised 34,000,000 on the button, and Britton called in the big blind.
The dealer fanned 9♣10♥Q♣, and both players checked their respective options. The J♠ on the turn provided fireworks.
Winters actually announced he was all in out of turn, then immediately apologized when he realized his mistake. Britton then checked, and Winters moved all in.
Britton stood and looked at the board for a few moments, and then made the call to put himself at risk.
Simon Britton: J♦10♦
Stephen Winters: K♥9♥
Winters had the straight on the turn, but Britton was alive to the river with two pair. Any jack or ten would give Britton a full house, or even a king on the river would result in a chopped pot.
The Q♠ appeared on the river, however, to end Britton’s tournament in second place. He collects a nice payout of $253,300 for his effort.
Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
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Stephen Winters |
619,500,000
100,000,000
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100,000,000 |
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Simon Britton | Eliminado | |
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