2009 PokerNews Cup Alpine
Event 4 - �300 Pot Limit Omaha
Day: 1
Event Info
Both players seemed to be a little short already at the start of the hand, but nevertheless, Walthaus bet 350 on the flop and Golovin flat called.
Walthaus checked the the turn and then called an ambitious 1,000 bet from Golovin -- Golovin left himself just 750 behind.
Walthaus checked the river as well, and then called Golovin's all in bet. Golovin showed him the flopped straight -- but Walthaus had made the flush on the river and Golovin's gone.
Golovin:
Walthaus:
As a result, Golovin's stack has been dissected in half; he now has 2,200.
Level: 1
Blinds: 25/50
Ante: 0
Tournament is underway.
The big boys don't make their entrance until 4pm, so until then, we'll be keeping you up-to-date with all the cheers and tears from event #4, which is due to commence in around 15 minutes time.