Chris Moneymaker Defeats David Oppenheim
Chris Moneymaker is through to the semifinals. On the final hand of his match against David Oppenheim, the two players made it to the turn of a board. Moneymaker bet 34,000. Oppenheim raised all in; Moneymaker called.
"I'm in trouble," Moneymaker announced as he turned up . It wasn't as bad as Moneymaker feared. Oppenheim tabled for two pair. Moneymaker could still win the hand, and the match, with any trey, queen, eight or club.
The river club filled Moneymaker's flush draw and sent "Opie" to the rail. Moneymaker is guaranteed at least one more match and at least $125,000; Oppenheim leaves with $75,000.