2008 World Series of Poker

39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Day: 1c
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
6,844
Players Left
9
Next Payout
Place 9
$900,670
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
120,000 / 240,000
Ante
30,000

Farha Dashing Dreams

We pick up the action on the flop in a hand between Sam Farha and an unknown player. There is about 900 in the pot already, and the board shows {3-Hearts} {6-Diamonds} {3-Clubs}.

With Farha in position, he sees his opponent bet out 650 chips and makes the call. The turn comes the {4-Hearts}. The bettor checks, and Farha comes out with a bet of 2,500. The player announces, "Raise," and makes it 6,500 to play. Farha calls.

The river brings the {A-Hearts}. Check to Farha again, and he moves all in for a little less than 14,000 chips. His opponent goes into the tank for a few minutes before making the all-in call, putting himself at risk of elimination. He flips over {K-Diamonds} {K-Hearts}, but it's no good against Farha and his {A-Spades} {3-Spades}. With his full house, the pro and his unlit cigarette notch an early knockout, chipping up to 42,000.

Tags: Sam Farha