Event 20 - $1,500 Pot Limit Hold'em
Day 3 Completed
2009 World Series of Poker
Event 20 - $1,500 Pot Limit Hold'em
Day: 3
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2009 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$864,045
Entries
633
Level
25
Blinds
25,000 / 50,000
Ante
0
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The field contained 633 of the toughest players from around the world including John Juanda, Andy Bloch, Allen Cunningham, Brandan Cantu, Jason Mercier and JC Tran.
However when the final table came back today there would be only one big name remaining, with the crowd favorite Erik Seidel in great shape to capture his ninth bracelet and fifty-fifth WSOP cash.
However Seidel would fall in seventh as UK's own John-Paul Kelly started marching up the chip counts page following some luck, a rush of cards and a great application of patience and skill.
Entering heads-up play with the chip advantage against Germany's Marc Tschirch, Kelly and Tschirch would see-saw back and forth eventually falling back into even contention. However it would be UK that would take down this European battle when Kelly outdraw Tschirch on the turn to capture the $194,434 first prize, title of champion and coveted gold bracelet.
Congratulations to John-Paul Kelly for capturing the Event 20 Gold Bracelet. Make sure to stay tuned to PokerNews for the remainder of what is to be a very exciting 2009 World Series of Poker!
The flop came
. Kelly led out for 155,000 and Tschirch called. The 
fell on the turn and Kelly continued to fire bullets, betting 300,000. Tschirch moved all in and was called instantly by Kelly.Kelly:
Tschirch:
Tschirch needed a five to stay alive, but the rail was full of Kelly supporters, including Neil Channing, chanting "Deuuucce"
The
hit on the river crowning a champion - John Paul Kelly. Tschirch finishes in 2nd place, earning $120,102.
Roland De Wolfe has stumbled in to chat to Neil Channing and a few other UK-based players, while Chris Moorman has also taken up a seat to watch over the action.
5th place finisher Aaron Virchis is also watching on, possibly contemplating what could have been.
Kelly called and checked behind on the flop of
. When the turn landed the Tschirch lead out for 96,000 with Kelly making the call.The river fell the
and a 200,000-chip bet was called by Kelly to see Tschirch table his 
to take the pot down.
and Kelly checked action over to Tschirch who bet a pot sized 110,000 to take it down.
Kelly check-called 77,000 on the
flop and when the turn brought the both players checked.The river also followed suit when the
was checked by both players to see Kelly roll over his 
for two-pair. Tschirch mucked his hand as Kelly was pushed the pot to climb back to 1.8 million in chips.
and Kelly checked. Tschirch bet 65,000 and Kelly check-raised to 175,000. Tschirch laid down his hand and Kelly raked in the chips.
When the flop fell down
Tschirch was faced with a 75,000-chip bet from Kelly; which he called.However when the
landed on the turn, Tschirch took the lead pushing out 95,000 to prompt a fold from Kelly.
The flop fell down
and Tschirch lead out for 26,000 to prompt a fold from Kelly.* * *
Marc Tschirch raised from the button and John Paul Kelly called. The flop came
. Kelly cheked, Tschirch bet 65,000 and took down the pot.