2011 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship
Day: 2
Event Info

2011 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
54
Prize
$750,000
Event Info
Entries
64

Mizrachi Defuses the Unabomber

Phil Laak and Michael Mizrachi were pumped to be at the feature table.
Phil Laak and Michael Mizrachi were pumped to be at the feature table.

The sig others rushed back to the middle of the stage as Michael Mizrachi and Phil Laak were all in again. Laak was at risk and behind with {a-Spades}{8-Diamonds}. Mizrachi needed his {a-Hearts}{10-Hearts} to hold to move on the next round and lock up some cash.

The {k-Clubs}{7-Diamonds}{6-Hearts} flop gave Laak some backdoor outs. His fans wanted him to win the hard way, calling for a nine. But alas, the {2-Clubs} turn left the Unibomber with three outs. The {5-Diamonds} bricked, and the Year of the Mizrachi continues. The pros kept it light in their exit interview, and Lily Mizrachi and Jennifer Tilly hugged each other while their other halves talked to the cameras.

Mizrachi will play David Benyamine in the Sweet Sixteen.

Tags: Jennifer TillyMichael MizrachiPhil Laak