Bill Chen wins a small pot after a raise from the button and a small bet on the flop. This gives him a slight lead over Nath Pizzolatto.
On the second heads-up hand, Pizzolatto limps on the button and Chen raises from the big blind another $25,000. Pizzolatto calls and both players see a J75 flop. Chen leads out for $40,000 and Nath immediately calls. The 10 brings a check from both players. Chen leads at the 9 river for $70,000. Pizzolatto quickly makes it $200,000 and before he can finish the announcement Chen pushes all-in. Pizzolatto asks, "Really? Ok, I call." Pizzolatto turns over 6-8 for a straight, but Chen tables K-Q for the nut straight.
Bill Chen has won his second bracelet at this year's World Series of Poker. He will take home the bracelet and $442,511. Nath Pizzolatto will win $238,280 for 2nd place.
Heads Up!
Posted: Sat, Jul 15, 06, 11:43 AM
The final showdown is set and Nath Pizzolatto will face off with William Chen for the gold bracelet. They are evenly matched with $905,000 for Chen and $938,000 for Pizzolatto.
Guttman Busts
Posted: Sat, Jul 15, 06, 11:39 AM
Mike Guttman raises to $30,000 and William Chen re-raises all-in. Chen covers Guttman with $560,000 and Guttman calls, flipping over Big Slick. Chen shows pocket Jacks and the board comes 85336. Guttman busts out in third place and takes home $139,564.
Biggest Pot Of The Day
Posted: Sat, Jul 15, 06, 11:31 AM
Nath Pizzolatto limps from the button. From the small blind Chen calls, and Guttman checks in the big blind. The flop is AQ4 and Pizzolatto checks, Guttman bets $30,000. Pizzolatto calls and the turn is the 9. Guttman checks and Pizzolatto bets $40,000. Guttman raises to $100,000 and Pizzolatto calls and the Q falls on the river. Pizzolatto fires $150,000 and Guttman calls. Pizzolatto turns over K2 for the nut flush over Guttman's J6 and takes down the monster $600,000 pot.
Pizzolatto Climbing; Guttman Dropping
Posted: Sat, Jul 15, 06, 11:24 AM
From the small blind Mike Guttman raises to $32,000 and out of the big blind, Nath Pizzolatto calls. After checking the KQ4 flop, the 3 comes on the turn. Guttman leads out with $40,000 and Pizzolatto calls. Guttman check the 8 on the river and Pizzolatto bets $60,000. Guttman calls and Pizzolatto flips over a K7. Guttman mucks his hand and is down to $700,000 while Pizzolatto climbs up to $565,000.
Raymer Supporting Chen
Posted: Sat, Jul 15, 06, 11:22 AM
Greg Raymer has joined the gallery here at the final table, to provide support for Bill Chen.
Chen Raking Pots
Posted: Sat, Jul 15, 06, 11:19 AM
From the button, Bill Chen raises to $23,000 and Mike Guttman re-raises to $100,000. Chen calls and the flop comes A42. Chen bets $100,000 and Guttman folds. Chen rakes in the $220,000 pot and currently sits on $560,000.
Break Time
Posted: Sat, Jul 15, 06, 11:04 AM
Players are currently on a 15 minute break. When they return, Level 18 begins with $6,000-$12,000 blinds and $2,000 antes.
Rare Showdown
Posted: Sat, Jul 15, 06, 10:58 AM
After Guttman and Pizzolatto check the flop of 642, the 8 comes on the turn. Guttman leads out with $40,000 and Pizzolatto calls. The river brings the J and Guttman checks. Pizzolatto bets $70,000, Guttman calls and shows 87. Pizzolatto mucks his cards and Guttman scoops up the pot.
Raising Wars
Posted: Sat, Jul 15, 06, 10:54 AM
From the button, Guttman raises it up to $24,000 and Nath Pizzolatto calls. The flop comes 965 and Pizzalotto leads out with $25,000. Guttman re-raises Pizzolatto to $100,000 and quickly Pizzolatto moves all-in. Guttman folds and Pizzolatto takes down the biggest pot, thus far, since play has moved to three-handed.