Jerry Matlock Wins Event #6, CT Law finishes 2nd ($44,865)
Jun 17, '07
Jerry Matlock raised $5,000 preflop, and was called by CT Law. The flop came 7
7
5
, Law checked, Matlock bet $8,000, and Law called. The turn was the 7
, Law checked, Matlock bet $20,000, Law moved all in for about $100,000 more. Matlock asked for a count, but before the chips were counted he said, "I have to call you". Matlock showed the 10
10
, and Law showed the 2
2
, drawing dead with an inferior full house. The meaningless Q
hit on the river.
Law received $44,865 for his second place finish. Matlock, who is from Elgin, IL, got the ultimate Father's Day present to share with his three children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandhild: 1st place prize money of $80,755, and the champion's gold bracelet.
Player Tags: Cheung Tai Law, Jerry Matlock
Matlock Fills On Law
Jun 17, '07
Jerry Matlock limps from the small blind, CT Law raises $5,000 from the big blind, and Matlock calls. The flop comes 8
8
4
, Matlock checks, Law bets $12,000, and Matlock calls. The turn is the Q
, Matlock bets $12,000 and Law calls. The river is the 6
, Matlock bets $25,000 and Law calls. Matlock shows the Q
8
, and Law mucks. Matlock has now pulled even in chips with Law.
Player Tags: Cheung Tai Law, Jerry Matlock
Matlock Doubles Up
Jun 17, '07
CT Law has the button and raises $5,000. Jerry Matlock reraises $16,500 more, and Law calls. The flop is 10
6
5
, Matlock moves all in for $64,000, and Law calls. Matlock shows A
10
and Law shows Q
10
. The turn is the 2
, completing Matlock's nut flush. The river is the 7
, and all of the sudden this match got much more interesting.
Player Tags: Cheung Tai Law, Jerry Matlock
Heads Up Blinds Up
Jun 17, '07
The blinds increased to $1,500 and $3,000 as soon as heads up play began. Matlock lost about $40,000 on the very first hand, folding on the turn to a reraise from Law. Law has nearly a 3 to 1 chip lead at the moment.
Player Tags: Cheung Tai Law, Jerry Matlock
Adrian Hanauer Eliminated in 3rd Place ($26,920)
Jun 17, '07
CT Law raised to $5,000 from the button, Adrian Hanauer reraised $14,000 more, Jerry Matlock called from the big blind, and Law called. The flop came A
K
K
, Hanauer immediately moved all in, and was instantly called by Matlock. Law was flabbergasted and folded Q
Q
face up. Matlock showed A
K
, and Hanauer laughed as he flipped up A
10
. The turn 5
and 3
failed to produce the case Ace, and Hanauer exited earning $26,920.
Player Tags: Adrian Hanauer, Cheung Tai Law, Jerry Matlock
