Bob Hume just doubled up. Hume raised and McKinney re-raised to all in. Hume called and turned over A-K. McKinney showed pocket 9's. The board came A-Q-6-2-4 and Hume took the chip lead away from McKinney for the first time in their heads up match. The current chip counts are as follows:
Bob Hume- $402,000
Paul McKinney- $396,000
Check-Bet-Fold
Posted: Sun, Jul 03, 05, 4:54 PM
Play continues between Paul McKinney and Bob Hume. Thus far neither player has shown signs of aggressive behavior. With the gold bracelet lying on the table influencing their every decision, both players are tightening up.
Blinds Increase
Posted: Sun, Jul 03, 05, 4:40 PM
The blinds have increased to $6,000-$12,000, with a $2,000 ante. We are currently engaged in heads up play between Bob Hume and Paul McKinney.
Paul Fischman Eliminated in 3rd Place ($60,060)
Posted: Sun, Jul 03, 05, 4:31 PM
Paul Fischman was just eliminated in 3rd place, earning him $60,060. Fischman pushed his remaining $36,000 in the middle, and was called by Paul McKinney. McKinney turned over Ad-3d and Fischman showed Q-4. The flop came 7s-7d-2d. The turn was 2s and the river was Qd, giving Fischman top pair but completing McKinney's Ace high flush. Paul Fischman was eliminated in third place.
Updated Chip Counts
Posted: Sun, Jul 03, 05, 4:27 PM
With three players remaining, here are the updated chip counts:
Paul McKinney- $490,000
Bob Hume- $272,000
Paul Fischman- $36,000
Paul McKinney Doubles Up
Posted: Sun, Jul 03, 05, 4:19 PM
Paul McKinney just doubled up through Paul Fischman. After seeing a flop of Ks-Qs-7s, Paul McKinney pushed all in and was called by Paul Fischman. Fischman showed K-7, making two pair. McKinney turned over Js-8s, showing Fischman that he had the nuts and flopped a flush. The turn was a Jd and the river was the Ad. McKinney doubled up and Fischman was left with only $18,000 in chips to keep his quest for a WSOP bracelet alive.
Updated Chip Counts
Posted: Sun, Jul 03, 05, 4:00 PM
With 16 minutes remaining in this level, and three players remaining, here are the updated chip counts:
Paul McKinney- $397,000
Paul Fischman- $223,000
Bob Hume- $178,000
Robert Redman Eliminated in 4th Place ($52,555)
Posted: Sun, Jul 03, 05, 3:45 PM
Robert Redman was just eliminated in 4th place, earning him $52,555. Robert Redman raised to $20,000 and was re-raised by Bob Hume, who made it $100,000 to go. Redman called and the flop came 10-8-3. Following the flop, Redman pushed his remaining $9,000 in chips in and was called by Hume. Redman turned over A-Q and Hume showed pocket Jacks. The turn and river were both 4's and Hume's two pair eliminated Robert Redman in 4th place.
Updated Chip Counts
Posted: Sun, Jul 03, 05, 3:38 PM
Following their return from their "bathroom break", the updated chip counts are as follows:
Paul Mckinney- $286,000
Paul Fischman- $264,000
Robert Redman- $126,000
Bob Hume- $149,000
Players Return from Break
Posted: Sun, Jul 03, 05, 3:36 PM
The players have returned from their 5 minute "bathroom break". Play has resumed with four players remaining.