Roch Cousineau Poker Tournament Updates

Viacheslav Zhukov Wins Event no. 58 ($330,277)

Jul 06, '12

Level: 30

Blinds: 50,000-100,000

Back and Fourth; Players Trade the Chip Lead

With the elimination of Chris Bell in 3rd place ($135,858), Viacheslav Zhukov entered heads-up play with the chip lead over Roch Cousineau. It took nearly two levels of play, but Cousineau finally took the lead for himself for the first time since heads-up play began. Zhukov managed to extend his lead over Cousineau several times over the past few levels while Cousineau was only able to chip back to even before being kicked down to the short stack once again. Finally about halfway through Level 30, Cousineau was able to chip and putt his way into the lead after forcing Zhukov off of some big hands and then further extended his lead with some very aggressive post-flop action.

Cousineau Takes the Lead, Zhukov Steals it Back

Cousineau’s run at the top didn’t last long as Zhukov managed to steal the lead back as the last level started winding down.

Zhukov opened the button for 225,000 and Cousineau called from the big blind.

The flop came 975, and both players checked.

The turn was the 4, Cousineau bet 350,000 and Zhukov called.

The river was the 5, Cousineau bet 1,150,000 and Zhukov called.

Zhukov: AJ106
Cousineau: K863

Zhukov rivered a flush and to win the pot and take the lead back with about 3.5 million to Cousineau’s 1.2 million.

Cousineau Doubles Back Into the Lead

Shortly after Zhukov doubled through Cousineau to take back the chip lead, Cousineau doubled right back into a more than 2:1 chip lead over Zhukov after turning a gustshot straight.

Cousineau: AK74
Zhukov: AQ94

Board: QJ104

Cousineau turned a straight and doubled up to about 3.3 million that hand while Zhukov dropped down to around 1.4 million in chips.

Viacheslav Zhukov Wins Event no 58 ($330,277)
Roch Cousineau Eliminated in 2nd Place ($204,426)

Viacheslav Zhukov opened the button for 250,000, Roch Cousineau moved all in from the big blind for 755,000 and Zhukov called.

Zhukov: AJ52
Cousineau: AA109

Board: 542K8

Cousineau was all in for his tournament life and ahead before the flop with a pair of aces, but Zhukov flopped two pair to win the pot and eliminate Roch Cousineau in 2nd place ($204,426). Viacheslav Zhukov wins Event no. 58, taking home the $330,277 grand prize and the fifty-eighth gold bracelet of the 2012 WSOP.

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Player Tags: Roch Cousineau,   Viacheslav Zhukov

Chris Bell Eliminated in 3rd Place ($135,858)

Jul 06, '12

Level: 28

Blinds: 30,000-60,000

Players Remaining: 2 out of 526

Average Chip Count: 2,367,000

Chip Counts:

Seat no. 3 — Viacheslav Zhukov — 2,600,000

Seat no. 9 — Roch Cousineau — 2,150,000

Players Eliminated:

Chris Bell — 3rd Place ($135,858)

Live Updates:

Chris Bell Eliminated in 3rd Place ($135,858)

Chris Bell opened the button for 175,000, Viacheslav Zhukov reraised the big blind, Bell four-bet shoved and Zhukov called.

Zhukov: AK102
Bell: A10103

Board: AK386

Bell was ahead before the flop with a pair of tens, but Zhukov flopped top two pair to win the pot and eliminate Chris Bell in 3rd place ($135,858).

Viacheslav Zhukov took the chip lead going into heads-up play with 2,950,000 to Roch Cousineau’s 1,800,000.

Be sure to check back with Card Player at the conclusion of each level for regular updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.

Player Tags: Chris Bell,   Roch Cousineau,   Viacheslav Zhukov

Action Resumes, Final Table Back Underway

Jul 06, '12

The final table of Event no. 58 ($3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi/Low Split 8/OB) is back underway, and Card Player will be posting level-by-level updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.

Day 3 ended with the conclusion of Level 27 and the remaining three players have returned for an unscheduled Day 4. Play will begin in Level 28 with blinds of 30,000-60,000, and will continue until a winner is determined.

With cards now back in the air, here is a look at the final table and how these players match up:

Seat no. 3 — Viacheslav Zhukov — 2,260,000

Seat no. 6 — Chris Bell — 835,000

Seat no. 9 — Roch Cousineau — 1,640,000

While only 9 remain, this event gathered 526 players, creating a total prize pool of $1,435,980. Here is a look at the final payouts:

1st Place — $330,277
2nd Place — $204,426
3rd Place — $135,858
4th Place — David Baker — $100,820
5th Place — Randy Ohel — $75,662
6th Place — Yuval Bronshtein — $57,339
7th Place — Jack Ward — $43,840
8th Place — Scotty Nguyen — $33,789
9th Place — Juan Ramirez — $26,235

Be sure to check back with Card Player at the conclusion of each level for regular updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.

Player Tags: Chris Bell,   Roch Cousineau,   Viacheslav Zhukov

Level 27 Update: Zhukov Leads Final Three Overnight; Baker 4th ($100,820)

Jul 06, '12

Level: 27

Blinds: 25,000-50,000

Players Remaining: 3 out of 526

Average Chip Count: 1,578,000

Chip Counts:

Seat no. 3 — Viacheslav Zhukov — 2,260,000

Seat no. 6 — Chris Bell — 835,000

Seat no. 9 — Roch Cousineau — 1,640,000

Players Eliminated:

David Baker — 4th Place ($100,820)

Live Updates:

David Baker Eliminated in 4th Place ($100,820)

Roch Cousineau opened the pot for 115,000 from under the gun and David Baker called from the small blind.

The flop came K96, Baker checked, Cousineau bet 180,000, Baker raised, Cousineau shoved and Baker called all in for about 900,000.

Cousineau: A873
Baker: AQQJ

Baker was ahead on the flop when the money when in with a pair of queens against Cousineau’s straight and flush draws.

The turn and river were the 5 and the A, giving Cousineau a straight on the turn to win the pot and eliminate David Baler in 4th place ($100,820).

Play was suspended for the night with the conclusion of Level 27 and will resume at 2:00pm local time.

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Player Tags: David Baker,   Roch Cousineau

Level 22 Update: Juan Ramirez Eliminated in 9th Place ($26,235)

Jul 05, '12

Level: 22

Blinds: 8,000-16,000

Players Remaining: 8 out of 526

Average Chip Count: 591,750

Chip Counts:

Seat no. 1 — Scotty Nguyen — 240,000
Seat no. 2 — Randy Ohel — 760,000
Seat no. 3 — Viacheslav Zhukov — 661,000
Seat no. 4 — David Baker — 750,000
Seat no. 5 — Jack Ward — 336,000
Seat no. 6 — Chris Bell — 545,000

Seat no. 8 — Yuval Bronshtein — 425,000
Seat no. 9 — Roch Cousineau — 1,300,000

Players Eliminated:

Juan Ramirez — 9th Place ($26,235)

Live Updates:

Juan Ramirez Eliminated in 9th Place ($26,235)

Juan Ramirez opened the button for 56,000 and Roch Cousineau called from the big blind.

The flop came K94, Cousineau shoved and Ramirez called all in.

Cousineau: AK83
Ramirez: AAK10

Ramirez was all in for his tournament life and ahead on the flop when the money went in with an over pair of aces. The turn and river were the 3 and the 2, giving Cousineau two pair on the turn to win the pot and eliminate Juan Ramirez in 9th place. Cousineau moved up to about 1.3 million in chips after the hand.

Be sure to check back with Card Player at the conclusion of each level for regular updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.

Player Tags: Juan Ramirez,   Roch Cousineau

Action Begins, Final Table Now Underway

Jul 05, '12

The final table of Event no. 58 ($3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi/Low Split 8/OB) is now underway, and Card Player will be posting level-by-level updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.

Day 3 began with 31 players spread out over 4 tables, and with the elimination of Daniel McNally in 10th Place ($20,520), the final table is now set. Play will begin in Level 22 with blinds of 8,000-16,000, and will continue until a winner is determined.

With cards now back in the air, here is a look at the final table and how these players match up:

Seat no. 1 — Scotty Nguyen — 290,000
Seat no. 2 — Randy Ohel — 408,000
Seat no. 3 — Viacheslav Zhukov — 661,000
Seat no. 4 — David Baker — 697,000
Seat no. 5 — Jack Ward — 515,000
Seat no. 6 — Chris Bell — 220,000
Seat no. 7 — Juan Ramirez — 117,000
Seat no. 8 — Yuval Bronshtein — 500,000
Seat no. 9 — Roch Cousineau — 1,355,000

While only 9 remain, this event gathered 526 players, creating a total prize pool of $1,435,980. Here is a look at the final payouts:

1st Place — $330,277
2nd Place — $204,426
3rd Place — $135,858
4th Place — $100,820
5th Place — $75,662
6th Place — $57,339
7th Place — $43,840
8th Place — $33,789
9th Place — $26,235

Be sure to check back with Card Player at the conclusion of each level for regular updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.

Player Tags: Scotty Nguyen,   David Baker,   Chris Bell,   Jack Ward,   Yuval Bronshtein,   Randy Ohel,   Juan Ramirez,   Daniel McNally,   Roch Cousineau,   Viacheslav Zhukov

Steven Loube Wins Event no. 47 ($267,345)

Jun 28, '12

Roch Cousineau Eliminated in 3rd Place ($103,538)

Roch Cousineau was previously crippled after Steven Loube doubled through him by scooping a 3.2 million pot with two pair. Cousineau missed all of his draws and bricked the low hand, leaving himself with just 60,000 in chips.

On his final hand, Cousineau moved all in for 60,000 on the button and Steven Loube called from the small blind.

Loube: J1096

Board: K99AJ

Cousineau was ahead before the flop with a pair of queens, but Loube flopped trips and rivered a full house to win the pot and eliminate Roch Cousineau in 3rd place ($103,538).

Steven Loube took the chip lead going into heads-up play with 3,230,000 to Timothy Finne’s 1,170,000.

Steven Loube Wins Event no. 47 ($267,345)
Timothy Finne Eliminated in 2nd Place ($165,486)

Timothy Finne started heads-up play on the short stack and was eliminated shortly after two-handed play began. On the final hand of the night, Timothy Finne called from the button, Steven Loube reraised to 180,000 from the big blind and Finne called.

The flop came K103, Loube bet 360,000, Finne moved all in and Loube called.

Loube: A743
Finne: KQJ6

Finne was ahead on the flop with a pair of kings. The turn and river were the Q and the 9, giving Loube a flush on the river to win the pot and eliminate Timothy Finne in 2nd place ($165,486). Steven Loube wins Event no. 47, taking home the $267,345 grand prize and the forty-seventh gold bracelet of the 2012 WSOP.

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Player Tags: Timothy Finne,   Roch Cousineau,   Steven Loube

Level 26 Update: Cameron McKinley Doubles Through Roch Cousineau

Jun 28, '12

Level: 26

Blinds: 25,000-50,000

Players Remaining: 4 out of 978

Average Chip Count: 1,100,250

Chip Counts:

Seat no. 1 — Roch Cousineau — 1,850,000

Seat no. 4 — Steven Loube — 1,230,000
Seat no. 5 — Timothy Finne — 1,165,000

Seat no. 8 — Cameron McKinley — 50,000

Players Eliminated:

Live Updates:

Cameron McKinley Doubles Through Roch Cousineau

Cameron McKinley opened the pot for 175,000 from under the gun and Roch Cousineau called from the button.

The flop came 1073, McKinley bet 350,000, Cousineau shoved and McKinley called all in for 50,000 more.

McKinley: AQ85
Cousineau: KK66

Cousineau led the flop with an over pair of kings. The turn and river were the J and the A, giving McKinley a pair of aces on the river to win the pot and double up. McKinley doubled up to about 1.1 million that hand while Cousineau dropped down below 500,000 in chips.

Be sure to check back with Card Player at the conclusion of each level for regular updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.

Player Tags: Cameron Mckinley,   Roch Cousineau

Levels 24-25 Update: Cousineau Leads Final Four

Jun 28, '12

Level: 25

Blinds: 20,000-40,000

Players Remaining: 4 out of 978

Average Chip Count: 1,100,250

Chip Counts:

Seat no. 1 — Roch Cousineau — 1,700,000

Seat no. 4 — Steven Loube — 960,000
Seat no. 5 — Timothy Finne — 935,000

Seat no. 8 — Cameron McKinley — 680,000

Live Updates:

Steven Loube Doubles Through Roch Cousineau

Level 24 saw quite a few double ups, starting with Steven Loube at the beginning of the first level. Steven Loube opened the pot for 105,000 from under the gun and Roch Cousineau called from the big blind.

The flop came J109, Cousineau checked, Loube bet 125,000, Cousineau raid to 275,000 and Loube called the check-raise.

The turn was the 8, Cousineau checked, Loube moved all in for 375,000 and Cousineau called.

Cousineau: A10106
Loube: AAJ4

Loube was ahead on the turn with a made flush against Cousineau’s set. The river was the 3, and Steven Loube doubled up to about 1.5 million that hand, knocking Cousineau down to around 1.25 million.

Cameron McKinley Doubles Through Timothy Finne

Cameron McKinley opened the pot for 105,000 from under the gun and Timothy Finne called the big blind.

The flop came J96, Finne shoved and McKinley called all in.

McKinley: QQ43
Finne: AJ85

McKinley was ahead on the flop with an over pair of queens. The turn and river were the Q and the 8, giving McKinley trips to win the pot and double up. McKinley doubled up to about 650,000 that hand while Finne dropped down to just over 600,000.

Be sure to check back with Card Player at the conclusion of each level for regular updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.

Player Tags: Cameron McKinley,   Roch Cousineau,   Steven Loube

Action Begins, Final Table Now Underway

Jun 28, '12

The final table of Event no. 47 ($1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi/Low Split) is now underway, and Card Player will be posting level-by-level updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.

Day 3 began with 10 players, and with the elimination of Viatcheslav Ortynski in 10th Place ($15,078), the official 9-handed final table is now set. Play will begin in Level 21 with blinds of 8,000-16,000, and will continue until a winner is determined.

With cards now back in the air, here is a look at the final table and how these players match up:

Seat no. 1 — Roch Cousineau — 505,000
Seat no. 2 — Kyle Carlston — 277,000
Seat no. 3 — Paul Taylor — 180,000
Seat no. 4 — Steven Loube — 947,000
Seat no. 5 — Timothy Finne — 455,000
Seat no. 6 — Paul Ewen — 234,000
Seat no. 7 — Charalampos Lappas — 994,000
Seat no. 8 — Cameron Mckinley — 477,000
Seat no. 9 — Sonu Sharma — 300,000

While only 9 remain, this event gathered 978 players, creating a total prize pool of $1,320,300. Here is a look at the final payouts:

1st Place — $267,345
2nd Place — $165,486
3rd Place — $103,538
4th Place — $75,151
5th Place — $55,479
6th Place — $41,589
7th Place — $31,634
8th Place — $24,386
9th Place — $19,052

Be sure to check back with Card Player at the conclusion of each level for regular updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.

Player Tags: Paul Taylor,   Kyle Carlston,   Timothy Finne,   Sonu Sharma,   Roch Cousineau,   Charalampos Lappas