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
Total Entries
662
Level Info
Level
34
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000
Players Left 1 / 662

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.

Tags: Brandon RihaNicholas Wilbur