2011 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure

Main Event
Day: 6
Event Info

2011 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a8
Prize
$2,300,000
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$15,132,000
Entries
1,560
Level Info
Level
34
Blinds
150,000 / 300,000
Ante
25,000

Oliver's OOP Float Doesn't Work

Level 33 : 120,000/240,000, 20,000 ante

Galen Hall raised from the button to 520,000 holding the {A-Spades}{A-Hearts}. Chris Oliver called from the big blind with the {10-Clubs}{8-Hearts}. The flop came down {K-Spades}{J-Hearts}{3-Spades} and Oliver whiffed. He checked to Hall and this one looked like it would end after Hall fired 650,000. Oliver made the call though, opting for the out-of-position float.

The turn brought the {3-Hearts} and Oliver checked. Hall fired 1.475 million and Oliver gave it up, not choosing to go any further with the hand.

Tags: Chris OliverGalen Hall

Hall Bluffs Unsuccessfully

Level 33 : 120,000/240,000, 20,000 ante

Chris Oliver had the button and opened with {a-Clubs}{q-Diamonds}. Hall called with {a-Diamonds}{3-Spades} and the flop came {2-Spades}{4-Diamonds}{4-Clubs}. Both players checked.

The turn was the {q-Spades} and Hall checked. Oliver fired 675,000 and Hall check-raised to 1.7 million. Oliver tank-called.

The river was the {k-Diamonds} and Hall checked a third time. Oliver threw out a value-bet worth 905,000 and surprisingly Hall check-raised again! This time the amount was 2.3 million and again Oliver made the call.

The cards were opened and the pot was shipped to Oliver, extending his chip lead.

Tags: Chris OliverGalen Hall

Final Table Photos

Once again, we'd like to thank the amazing Neil Stoddart for the official 2011 PCA Main Event final table photos. He's the official PCA photographer and here's another batch of images.

A view of the playersAnton IonelAnton IonelHeads-up playSam SteinGalen HallAnton IonelMike SowersBolivar Palacios' railbirdsMike SowersHeads-up play

Stats

Level 33 : 120,000/240,000, 20,000 ante

Here's a few stats of the heads-up match so far.

Chris OliverStatisticGalen Hall
68%Aggression74%
52%Hands Played40%
27%Hands Won27%

Oliver With Another Small One

Level 33 : 120,000/240,000, 20,000 ante

Chris Oliver had the button and opened to 525,000 with {8-Spades}{7-Diamonds}. Galen Hall called with {q-Spades}{j-Clubs} and the flop fell {k-Hearts}{9-Hearts}{3-Clubs}. Both players checked.

The two checked the {7-Spades} on the turn and after the {4-Clubs} rivered Hall checked a third time. Oliver bet 420,000 and Hall folded.

Tags: Chris OliverGalen Hall

Oliver Wins a Small One

Level 33 : 120,000/240,000, 20,000 ante

Galen Hall had the button and opened to 520,000 with {k-Hearts}{2-Clubs}. Chris Oliver called with {j-Spades}{9-Diamonds} and the flop fell {10-Diamonds}{a-Diamonds}{9-Spades}.

Oliver checked to Hall who continued for 600,000 and Oliver called.

The turn was the {q-Hearts} and Oliver quickly checked. Hall checked behind.

The river was the {8-Hearts} giving Oliver a straight and he checked a third time. Hall did not bluff however and checked behind. The hands were opened and the pot was shipped to Oliver.

Tags: Chris OliverGalen Hall

Level: 33

Blinds: 120,000/240,000

Ante: 20,000

Break

Level 32 : 100,000/200,000, 20,000 ante
The Original Final Table
The Original Final Table

Players are now on a 15-minute break.

Hall Continues to Chip Up

Level 32 : 100,000/200,000, 20,000 ante

Galen Hall had the button and opened to 425,000 with {q-Diamonds}{7-Spades}. Chris Oliver called with {k-Hearts}{10-Clubs}.

The flop fell {q-Clubs}{2-Hearts}{10-Spades} and Oliver checked to Hall who bet 575,000. Oliver called.

Both players checked the {8-Spades} on the turn and after the {6-Spades} rivered Oliver checked a third time. Hall bet just over a million and Oliver snap-called. The hands were opened and Hall was shipped the pot.

Tags: Chris OliverGalen Hall