2009 World Series of Poker Europe

Event 1 - £1,000 No Limit Hold'em
Day: 2
Event Info

2009 World Series of Poker Europe

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k8
Prize
£136,803
Event Info
Buy-in
£1,000
Prize Pool
£608,000
Entries
608
Level Info
Level
22
Blinds
8,000 / 16,000
Ante
2,000

Reverse Psychology

Reverse Psychology is surely the most underrated skill in poker, but it worked on this occasion. All in with {A-Diamonds}{7-Clubs} versus the {8-Hearts}{8-Diamonds} of Adnan Alshamah and facing the bubble tete-a-tete, Neil Suarez was pessimistic come the {K-Clubs}{7-Spades}{3-Diamonds} flop, collecting his man-bag and commenting, "Have a good time on the final, guys." But it was all too premature, as, accompanied by a collective gasp from the bustling rail, the turn brought the {A-Spades}, followed by a raggy {4-Diamonds} on the river. As a result, Suarez, aided by the Poker Gods, enjoyed a welcome double through and kept the number remaining in double figures.

Tags: Adnan AlshamahNeil Suarez