2011 PokerStars.net European Poker Tour Berlin

Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info

2011 PokerStars.net European Poker Tour Berlin

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
76
Prize
€825,000
Event Info
Buy-in
€5,000
Prize Pool
€3,865,000
Entries
773
Level Info
Level
32
Blinds
100,000 / 200,000
Ante
20,000

Respect Your Helders

Level 11 : 800/1,600, 200 ante
Cristian Dragomir
Cristian Dragomir

Well, that was a short spell at the top of the chip counts for Cristian Dragomir - he's now back down to 145,000 after doubling up Jason Helder.

We caught it on the turn of the {8-Spades}{k-Clubs}{j-Diamonds}{6-Diamonds} board, with Dragomir betting out 28,400. On the button, Helder went all in for an additional 54,400. At this point a cameraman pushed right in front of us, completely blocking the view - but this was OK, as Dragomir tanked up for several minutes, easily enough time to manoeuvre ourselves into a different vantage point.

After a good five minutes, Dragomir suddenly piped up, "You good?" And just a second or two later he made the call.

Dragomir: {k-Diamonds}{7-Diamonds} for top pair and a flush draw
Helder: {8-Diamonds}{8-Clubs} for a set

River: {8-Hearts} making Helder quads

The American online qualifier doubled to 220,000, not far off the chip lead.

Tags: Cristian DragomirJason Helder