2008 World Series of Poker

Event 25 - $10,000 Heads Up No-Limit Hold'em World Championship
Day: 1
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a8
Prize
$539,056
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
256
Level Info
Level
63
Blinds
20,000 / 40,000
Ante
0

Daniel "Ansky" Stern Defeats Thomas Bentham

Daniel Stern raised to 1,200 from the button and Thomas Bentham called. The flop was {J-Hearts} {9-Clubs} {6-Clubs}. Bentham checked, Stern bet 1,800 and Bentham called. The turn was the {A-Hearts}. Bentham checked again, Stern bet 6,000. Bentham moved all in for 24,000 and Stern called.

Bentham {5-Clubs} {7-Clubs}

Stern {A-Clubs} {A-Diamonds}

The river was the {5-Spades} and Bentham missed his straight and flush draws. He hit the rail and Stern advanced to Round 3.

Tags: AnskyDaniel SternThomas Bentham