10-24-2007 16:30 UTC+10

Janar Kiivramees Wins Event #3 ($20,036), Andrew Oataway Eliminated in 2nd Place ($15,030)

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On the third hand of heads-up play, Andrew Oataway raised to 120,000 from the button, Janar Kiivramees moved all in and Oataway insta-called, slamming {10-Clubs}

on the table. Kiivramees turned up {A-Diamonds}

.

As the dealer turned up the flop, the {10-Spades}

was in the door. Oataway leaped out of his seat, cheering, until he saw the other two cards-- the {A-Spades}

and the

, giving Kiivramees a spade draw.

"PAIR THE BOARD!" bellowed Oataway as half the rail cheered for a spade, and the other half prayed for another ace, ten or three. The turn was the {9-Spades}

making Kiivramees' flush.

"COME ON! PAIR THE BOARD!" Oataway called again.

Alas, Oataway's luck had finally run out-- the {J-Hearts}

fell on the river and this time it was the normally stoic Kiivramees who leaped out of his chair cheering, having won Event #3 of the Poker News Cup and $20,036. Oataway will take home $15,030 for his finish.

Congratulations to Janar Kiivramees, who came back after being crippled to only three big blinds to win the whole tournament. Well done!