2011-12 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Caesars Palace

Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info

2011-12 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Caesars Palace

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k8
Prize
$197,451
Event Info
Prize Pool
$963,210
Entries
662
Level Info
Level
34
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000

Wilbur Wins Huge Race Against Riha

While the players at the other two tables were racking up their chips in preparation for the two table redraw, there was a monster hand developing at the last table. Brandon Riha and Nicholas Wilbur got in a raising war preflop that resulted in the players getting it all in for the chip lead. The cards were tabled, and as is often the case, it was a classic coin flip.

Wilbur: {a-Hearts}{k-Spades}
Riha: {8-Clubs}{8-Spades}

Wilbur didn't pair up on the flop, but he did pick up additional outs, as it came out {q-Clubs}{j-Spades}{5-Spades}. Riha stayed ahead on the turn, the {3-Hearts}, but for Wilbur, the {a-Spades} on the river truly was the prettiest card in the deck, pairing him up and giving him the win. Wilbur let out a loud "yes!" and for good reason, as he is now the chip leader with two tables left.

Player Chips Progress
Nicholas Wilbur
Nicholas Wilbur
1,400,000
900,000
900,000
Brandon Riha
Brandon Riha
500,000
-800,000
-800,000

Tags: Brandon RihaNicholas Wilbur