Todd Brunson wins Event #21 ($2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split), earning $255,945 and a coveted World Series of Poker bracelet. This marks the first time that a father and son have both won events at the World Series of Poker. (Todd's father is the legendary Doyle Brunson.) Allen Kessler finishes in second place, earning $132,110.
Allen Kessler is all in preflop for his last $25,000, and he has Ac-Jh-10c-5d. Brunson faces off against him with 9d-6c-2c-2d. The flop comes Ks-10h-3c, and Kessler takes the lead with a pair of tens against Brunson's deuces. Brunson needs to improve to win this pot. The turn card is the 4d, giving Brunson a gut-shot straight draw, and he can split the pot with an ace, or scoop it with a five to win the tournament. The river card is the 5c, and Brunson makes a six-high straight that wins both the high and the low, eliminating Allen Kessler in second place, earning $132,110.
Todd Brunson wins Event #21 ($2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split), earning $255,945 and a coveted World Series of Poker bracelet.
Brunson Rivers a Flush
Posted: Thu, Jun 23, 05, 3:17 PM
Todd Brunson just rivered a flush to scoop the pot in a hand where Kessler had two pair and a low draw. Kessler takes another hit, and the approximate chip counts are:
Todd Brunson - $780,000
Allen Kessler - $120,000
Updated Chip Counts
Posted: Thu, Jun 23, 05, 3:10 PM
The chips have been moving back and forth rather consistently so far, but Todd Brunson just scooped a pot to increase his lead once again:
Todd Brunson - $710,000
Allen Kessler - $190,000
With blinds of $10,000-$15,000, and limits of $15,000-$30,000, every pot is a big swing in either direction. A small rush by either player could end this match rather quickly.
15-Minute Break; Blinds Increase to $10,000-$15,000 (Limits of $15,000-$30,000)
Posted: Thu, Jun 23, 05, 2:41 PM
The players take a 15-minute break before the blinds increase to $10,000-$15,000, with limits of $15,000-$30,000. Here are the official chip counts:
Todd Brunson - $585,000
Allen Kessler - $315,000
Updated Chip Counts
Posted: Thu, Jun 23, 05, 2:29 PM
Tournament Director Jack Effel announces the following chip counts:
Todd Brunson - $560,000
Allen Kessler - $340,000
Updated Chip Counts
Posted: Thu, Jun 23, 05, 2:24 PM
Kessler has won a few pots, including a full house (threes full of sixes) he made on the river. Here are the approximate updated chip counts:
Todd Brunson - $585,000
Allen Kessler - $305,000
Updated Chip Counts
Posted: Thu, Jun 23, 05, 2:10 PM
Here are the approximate chip counts as they continue to play heads up:
Todd Brunson - $700,000
Allen Kessler - $190,000
Shuffle Up & Deal!
Posted: Thu, Jun 23, 05, 2:04 PM
With no ESPN-style preparations or fanfare, the players can get right down to business and continue playing for the bracelet. The cards are now back in the air, with the blinds still at $5,000-$10,000, with limits of $10,000-$20,000.
