2012 World Series of Poker

Event 61: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event
Event Info

2012 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k5
Prize
$8,531,853
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$62,021,200
Entries
6,598
Level Info
Level
42
Blinds
1,000,000 / 2,000,000
Ante
300,000

Killer Kings Knock Out Gomez

"That's poker."

So said Jose Gomez as he walked over by the payout desk. He'd just been eliminated, in especially unfortunate fashion, but he was taking it in stride.

Gomez was all in for 289,000 with {A-Spades}{A-Clubs} and up against the {A-Diamonds}{K-Hearts} of Rodrick Kennedy. "Do you have me covered?" asked Kennedy as they waited for the community cards to come, and a quick comparison showed the stacks were close but Gomez was the one at risk.

The flop came {2-Hearts}{8-Clubs}{4-Diamonds}, and Kennedy stood by his chair with a grin of acceptance on his face. The turn brought the {K-Hearts} and a flicker of hope, but Kennedy was still smiling as though he were ready to make an exit.

Then came the river�� the {K-Spades}. "Ohhhh," said the table, as though collectively reacting to a blow. Kennedy's shoulders immediately slumped. "Tough beat, man," he said to Gomez. "I'm sorry."

In fact, Kennedy looked more disappointed than Gomez, who wished the others a good game and accepted congratulations from his supporters, before taking that walk to the payout desk.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Rodrick Kennedy us
Rodrick Kennedy
628,000
382,000
382,000
Profile photo of Jose Gomez es
Jose Gomez
Busted

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