Janar Kiivramees Wins Event #3 ($20,036), Andrew Oataway Eliminated in 2nd Place ($15,030)
As the dealer turned up the flop, the was in the door. Oataway leaped out of his seat, cheering, until he saw the other two cards-- the and the , giving Kiivramees a spade draw.
"PAIR THE BOARD!" bellowed Oataway as half the rail cheered for a spade, and the other half prayed for another ace, ten or three. The turn was the making Kiivramees' flush.
"COME ON! PAIR THE BOARD!" Oataway called again.
Alas, Oataway's luck had finally run out-- the fell on the river and this time it was the normally stoic Kiivramees who leaped out of his chair cheering, having won Event #3 of the Poker News Cup and $20,036. Oataway will take home $15,030 for his finish.
Congratulations to Janar Kiivramees, who came back after being crippled to only three big blinds to win the whole tournament. Well done!