2009 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

$20,000 Heads-up Championship
Day: 2
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Event Info

2009 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k♠7♥
Prize
$500,000
Event Info
Buy-in
$20,000
Entries
64

Oppenheim Spikes a Lucky Ace; Eliminates the Unabomber

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Phil 'The Unabomber' Laak
Phil 'The Unabomber' Laak
David Oppenheim is certainly making the most of his last minute invite to play in this year's Heads-Up Championship, having just defeated Phil 'The Unabomber' Laak to advance into the Round of 16.

Short-stacked, Laak got it all in with the best hand -- a pocket pair of kings -- and Oppenheim challenged with {A-Clubs} {J-Hearts}. The dealer then spread a {A-Spades} {10-Clubs} {3-Clubs} flop giving Oppenheim a pair of aces, which was all he needed to send Laak to the rail.

"David, kings are lucky for you!" said Jennifer Tilly to Oppenheim as Laak threw his backpack over one shoulder.

Laak then shook hands with David, saying, "Win a lot of money," before exiting the tournament area.

Tags: David OppenheimJennifer TillyPhil Laak