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2009 World Series of Poker
Event 45 - $10,000 World Championship Pot Limit Hold'em
Day: 3
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2009 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
275
Level
29
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
0
Level: 28
Blinds: 60,000/120,000
Ante: 0
The flop came
and Kabbaj lead out for 375,000. Gerasimov responded with a min-raise to 750,000. Kabbaj went into the tank for at least three minutes before eventually mucking his hand.Kirill Gerasimov takes the chip lead with that hand as he moved to 3,900,000
Kitai:
Gerasimov:
The flop came
and although Kitai was technically ahead, Gerasimov was a statistical favorite with two over cards, a flush draw and runner-runner straight draw possibilities.The turn was no immediate help in the
, but the 
on the river gave Gerasimov top pair and the pot.Davidi Kitai is eliminated in 4th place, collecting $183,638 for his efforts.
Showdown
Alvarado:
Kabbaj:
Alvarado walked across the stage to stand with his cheering section as he awaited what would be his final board of the day. The dealer ran it out
. Kitai's pocket pair holds up, and his jacks over tens is good enough to send J.C. Alvarado to the rail. After his departing interview, Alvarado will pick up a check for nearly $140,000 as he heads out the door.
The flop came
and after a check from Kabbaj, J.C. Alvarado bet 100,000. Kabbaj announced a raise and made it 500,000 to go. Alvarado folded quickly and Kabbaj took the pot.Kabbaj flashed
The board came
, with both players checking the flop and turn. On the river, Alvarado led out for 150,000 and Kitai folded his hand.
Baldwin - 1,980,000
Kitai - 1,120,000