Sebastian Ruthenberg Wins Event #33, $5,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo World Championship, Chris Ferguson Eliminated in 2nd Place ($202,406)
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On sixth street, Ruthenberg picked up a pair of fours and Ferguson a meaningless jack.
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When the last card was dealt and the crowd rose to their feet to watch the action, Ruthenberg peeled slowly before revealing another seven, for two pair sevens and fours.
Ferguson would need to best two pair to take the pot and stay alive. He slowly lifted his hand and let Sebastian know he didn't have anything across and that it was a spade. He mentioned that unless it was the ace of spades, Ruthenberg would be a champion. He then revealed a spade... the .
It took a moment for Ruthenberg to realize it was a blank and then he erupted from his chair, arms held high in victory.
Ferguson shook hands with his competitor and headed across the room. No, not to get paid, but rather to sit down in the Omaha Hi-Lo World Championship. He earned over $200,000 for his finish.