Daniel Negreanu Eliminated
Nov 08, '08
Daniel Negreanu was all in for his last 86,000 and called by both Freddy Deeb and Ron Kirsh.
The flop comes J-7-5 and Kirsh bets 80,000. Deeb gets out of the way and Negreanu shows A-9. Kirsh shows a dominating pocket kings and Negreanu needs help.
The turn is a nine, giving Negreanu some outs but the river is an eight, sending him to the rail.
Player Tags: Daniel Negreanu, Freddy Deeb, Ronald Kirsh
Christian Harder Eliminated
Nov 08, '08
After doubling up Kevin Saul, Christian Harder got his remaining chips in with A-K. Ron Kirsh made the call with pocket aces, and the young online player got no help on the flop, turn and river.
Harder earns just over $21,000 for his efforts.
Player Tags: Christian Harder, Ronald Kirsh
Ron Kirsh Eliminated in 20th Place
Nov 09, '08
Ron Kirsh, left crippled by the earlier hand with Jon Friedberg, has been eliminated in 20th place.
Player Tags: Jon Friedberg, Ronald Kirsh
Jon Friedberg Doubles Up to the Chip Lead
Nov 09, '08
Jon Friedberg and Ron Kirsh get it all in preflop for a massive pot worth 1.5 million. Kirsh shows pocket kings and Friedberg one-ups him with pocket aces.
The board comes 10-4-2-A-K and both players hit a set. Friedberg's is higher and he takes the chip lead with 1.5 million. Kirsh takes a massive hit and is left with 150,000.
Player Tags: Jon Friedberg, Ronald Kirsh