Steve Wilkie Gets Lucky To Score Big Knockout
Jan 20, '18
On a board of A
Q
J
8
, one player checked and Steve Wilkie bet 23,000.
His opponent in late position then moved all-in for her last 45,900 on top of the bet, and the other player folded. Wilkie then went into the tank for about a minute, counting out his remaining stack.
“You so have 10-9,” muttered Wilkie.
His opponent could only smirk as she leaned back in her chair. After about 15 more seconds, he tossed in a chip to signify a call, and sure enough, 10-9 was turned over.
Wilkie looked resigned to his fate with A8 for two pair, but the river was the 8, giving Wilkie a full house and the knockout. He now has 225,000 in chips.
Player Tags: Steve Wilkie
Steve Wilkie Eliminates Jarred Simmer
Jan 20, '18
With a flop of J108 Jarred Simmer got all-in with the 92 for an open-ended straight draw and a flush draw against Steve Wilkie’s 87 for a pair, inferior flush draw and a gutshot straight draw,
The turn brought the J and the river the 8, giving Wilkie the full house and the pot.
He climbed to 94,000 while Simmer was sent to the rail.
Player Tags: Steve Wilkie, Jarred Simmer
Steve Wilkie Eliminated In 24th Place ($1,684)
Jan 21, '18
A short-stacked Steve Wilkie was all-in holding 76 against the KJ of Alexander Carmosino.
The board ran out KQ9J3 and Carmosino claimed yet another knockout. He now has 3,630,000 in chips.
Wilkie earned $1,684 for his 24th-place finish.
Player Tags: Alexander Carmosino, Steve Wilkie
