2008 World Series of Poker Europe

£10,000 WSOP Europe Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker Europe

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k6
Prize
£868,800
Event Info
Buy-in
£10,000
Prize Pool
£3,620,000
Entries
362
Level Info
Level
28
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
10,000

Neil to the Frenchman

Bah, humbug!
Bah, humbug!
David Benefield raised to 2,200 from UTG and Scott Montgomery called from mid-position, as did Jean Thorel from the small blind. Neil Channing, however, had other ideas, and pushed all in from the big blind for a total of 9,900.

Although the initial raiser ducked out of the way, Montgomery and Thorel both made the call, leading to a {2-Diamonds}{9-Diamonds}{4-Spades} flop and a potential side pot.

On the flop, Montgomery checked, and Thorel announced all in, leading to a swift fold from Montgomery. However, there were more raised eyebrows than a Roger Moore film when the Frenchman revealed, {Q-Diamonds}{J-Diamonds}, in particular from Channing who was surprised to be ahead with {A-Hearts}{Q-Clubs}.

But of course, poker can be the cruelest of games at times, and this occasion was no different, the {J-Spades} on the turn and ensuing {5-Clubs} river showcasing the more devilish side of the poker gods and dealing the Irish Champion a low blow of testicle shattering proportions.

Tags: Jean ThorelNeil Channing