2008 PokerStars.com EPT Grand Final - Monte Carlo

PokerStars.com European Poker Tour Grand Final
Day: 1a
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Event Info

2008 PokerStars.com EPT Grand Final - Monte Carlo

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a♥5♥
Prize
$3,198,500
Event Info
Buy-in
$15,764
Prize Pool
$13,393,124
Entries
842
Level Info
Level
30
Blinds
60,000 / 120,000
Ante
10,000

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Oftentimes at major events like this that have a large percentage of online qualifiers in the field we see a plethora of shaky hands, the fumbling of chips and the occasional string bet; all indicators of a lack of live experience. A recent hand between Eli Elezra and one young opponent highlighted one of the adjustments online players must make when tackling the live arena: memorizing your cards.

On a board showing {8-Clubs}{2-Clubs}{J-Spades}{4-Hearts}{7-Clubs}, Elezra's opponent had moved all in, putting Eli to a decision for almost all of his chips. A tried and tested veteran of live play, Elezra sat coolly in his chair studying his opponent and the situation before eventually opting to fold.

As the dealer pushed the pot to the winner, the unknown player's hands shook uncontrollably as he turned over {10-Spades}{7-Spades}, announcing "I misread my hand. I thought I had 10-7 of clubs! The river really freaked me out there."

Eli gave his opponent credit for the play, saying, "Nice bluff" after the hand, while others at the table appeared dumbfounded by the post-hand discussion.

Tags: Eli Elezra