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 9
7
5
, 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: A
J106
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.
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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
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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.
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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
