2008 World Series of Poker

39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
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

Nicholas Sliwinski Eliminated in 13th Place ($463,201)

Nicholas Sliwinski - 13th Place
Nicholas Sliwinski - 13th Place
Dennis Phillips opened the pot for 460,000 and Nicholas Sliwinski called from the big blind. The flop was {9-Hearts} {7-Hearts} {3-Hearts}. Sliwinski led out for 500,000 and Phillips made the call. The turn was the {6-Spades}. Sliwinski bet 1.2 million and Phillips called. The river was the {9-Spades}. Sliwinski moved all in and Phillips insta-called.

Phillips rolled over {K-Hearts} {Q-Hearts} for the king-high flush. Sliwinski tabled {5-Diamonds} {6-Hearts} for only a pair of sixes and headed over to his entourage, who enveloped him and spoke some hushed words of comfort. Phillips had Sliwinski covered and he was eliminated in 13th place, taking home $463,201.

After the hand, Phillips was up to over 14 million.

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