WSOP: Farzad Rouhani Wins Event No. 10Rouhani Steamrolls Final Table En Route to His First Bracelet |
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Two years ago, Farzad Rouhani was just one opponent away from his first World Series of Poker title. After letting the bracelet slip through his fingers, Rouhani would not be denied given a second chance. Coming into the final table with a massive chip lead, Rouhani steamrolled his opposition, consisting of top-notch poker professionals, and came away with the bracelet, the title and $232,911.
Here is a look at the chip counts heading into the final table of the Omaha/ Stud 8/b event:
Seat 1- Yueqi Zhu - 87,000
Seat 2- Tom Chambers - 235,000
Seat 3- Greg Pappas - 304,000
Seat 4- Michael Mizrachi - 231,000
Seat 5- Daniel Mowczan - 122,000
Seat 6- John Racener - 180,000
Seat 7- John Cernuto - 285,000
Seat 8- Farzad Rouhani - 513,000
Here are the highlights from all of the action, as featured in CardPlayer.com's live updates of the final table:
Michael Mizrachi Eliminated in 8th Place ($24,095) - Stud 8/b
Michael Mizrachi was all in holding 7
2
Q3
(A2J) against Yueqi Zhu who held 4A910(66Q). Despite holding numerous low draws and pair draws, Mizrachi airballs seventh street and is eliminated by Zhu's lowly pair of sixes.
Daniel Mowczan Eliminated in 7th Place ($28,557) - Omaha 8/b
John Racener, Daniel Mowczan and Tom Chambers saw a flop of QJ
7. Chambers bet, Mowczan called all in and Racener called. The turn was the J and both players checked. The river was the 10 and Racener bet. Chambers folded and Racener revealed AK62 for a broadway straight to take the pot and eliminate Mowczan in seventh place.
John Racener Eliminated in 6th Place ($37,481) - Stud 8/b
John Racener bets until he is all in against Farzad Rouhani. Racener draws to 9653(KK3) , but his kings up couldn't beat Rouhani as he drew the nut flush with 3A2Q10. Racener was eliminated in sixth place.
Changing Gears and Directions
Farzad Rouhani is continuing to play aggressively, and it has worked out as he increases his chip lead over the rest of the table. Meanwhile, Yueqi Zhu has taken a few hits along the way and is near the felt.
Greg Pappas Eliminated in 5th Place ($48,190) - Omaha 8/b
Greg Pappas is all in against Tom Chambers on a board of 1097210. Pappas has a straight but he is beaten by the KQ94 for a flush of Chambers. Pappas is eliminated in fifth place.
After Pappas was eliminated, Rouhani began to steamroll the other three players, at one point having both Yueqi Zhu and Miami John Cernuto on the ropes.
Yueqi Zhu Eliminated in 4th Place ($63,807) - Omaha 8/b
Yueqi Zhu was short stacked and needed to make a move with A5Q9, but unforunately ran into the AA3K of Farzad Rouhani. The Aces held up and a low never materialized for Zhu, who finished in fourth place.
Miami John Cernuto Eliminated in 3th Place ($86,117) - Omaha 8/b
On a board of J1075, Miami John Cernuto is all in holding 10753 for two pair. He's up against Farzad Rouhani's AQ95. The river is the K and Rouhani makes his flush to eliminate Cernuto in fourth place.
Heads-Up Play Begins - Farzad Rouhani Wins Event no. 10 - Omaha 8/b
Despite staying aggressive for the duration of the final table, Rouhani changed speeds as he headed into heads up play. Sporting a big lead, Rouhani let Chambers do most of the betting, and as a result was able to chip up little by little putting his opponent near the felt.
On the final hand, Rouhani called on the button and Chambers raised his option. Rouhani called, and the flop came 733. Chamber's bet was raised by Rouhani, and the two were able to get it all in on the flop. Chambers turned over AT92, which was behind Rouhani's 9832. The turn brought the A, but the 3 on the river made four-of-a-kind for Rouhani and guaranteed him a win.
Farzad Rouhani's first place prize includes $232,911 and a coveted gold bracelet. Tom Chambers took home $142,784 for his second place finish.
Here are the final results:
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