2013 World Series of Poker

Event #26: $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Championship
Day: 1
Event Info

2013 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
j9
Prize
$634,809
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,000
Entries
4,407
Level Info
Level
32
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000

Varkonyi Left in the Dark

Level 2 : 25/50, 0 ante

After making a preflop raise and receiving one caller, Robert Varkonyi checked in the dark, putting the action on his opponent before seeing the flop.

The dealer spread the {2-Spades}{5-Diamonds}{4-Clubs} across the felt, and Varkonyi's opponent happily checked back to take the free card. The {9-Diamonds} and {Q-Clubs} completed the board on the turn and river respectively, and when the hands were tabled Varkonyi's {6-Diamonds}{6-Clubs} was second best to {A-Clubs}{9-Hearts}.

By checking dark, Varkonyi allowed his opponent to catch up on the turn, but the former Main Event champion did not appear to be fazed as he conversed with friends on the rail.

Player Chips Progress
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Robert Varkonyi
2,250
-750
-750
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 1X Winner

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