World Series of Poker Europe 2010

Event #1: ��2,650 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 2
Event Info

World Series of Poker Europe 2010

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k5
Prize
£170,802
Event Info
Buy-in
£2,500
Prize Pool
£610,000
Entries
244
Level Info
Level
21
Blinds
8,000 / 16,000
Ante
2,000

Not Finnish Yet

The short stacks squirmed in their seats like frogs in a blender as "all-in and a call" was announced on a near table. The man with his tournament life on the line was Ilari Tahkokallio, the Finnish pro who finished second to Kevin MacPhee in the Berlin EPT.

On this occasion, however, it appeared as though Tahkokallio's hunt for bracelet gold was about to come up short as his three-bet shove from the big blind with {J-Diamonds}{8-Clubs} was snap-called by Andrew Pantling's {A-Clubs}{K-Clubs}.

The {7-Diamonds}{4-Clubs}{3-Spades} flop was blankety blank, but a {J-Clubs} spiked the turn to put Tahkokallio in front. And after a {5-Hearts} river, the pot, and the double through were his.

Meanwhile, the rest of the room released a collective sigh.

Tags: Andrew PantlingIlari Tahkokallio