Todd Witteles wins Event #36 ($3,000 Limit Hold'em), earning $347,385 and a coveted World Series of Poker bracelet. Daryl Mixan finishes in second place, earning $179,290.
Todd Witteles Wins
Posted: Mon, Jul 04, 05, 4:33 PM
With the limits increased, this was going to end very soon. After a board of K-8-7-10, Daryl Mixan was all in for his last $25,000. Both players three bet preflop, and three bet on the flop. Yet, on the turn is where the final money went in. Witteles had two pair 10-7, and Mixan had top pair with his K-6. Mixan needed help to stay alive. A 8,9,K, or a 6 would have been enough. The river though was a Q and Daryl Mixan was eliminated. Mixan earns $179,290 for his efforts and his 2nd place finish. Witteles on the other hand wins $347,385 and a gold bracelet for his victory.
The players took a short break, and have returned. The blinds have now increased to $10,000-$15,000 and the limits increased to $15,000-$30,000.
Time Is Running Out
Posted: Mon, Jul 04, 05, 3:56 PM
Daryl Mixan needs to make a move. Mixan has round $100,000 and the blinds increase in 15 minutes. At that time Mixan will have to gamble. Yet, Todd Witteles has not been able to close Mixan out.
Todd Witteles keeps chopping away at Daryl Mixan. Mixan though won't go down with out a fight. Mixan is starting to raise some hands and has won a few. Mixan still has a long ways to go, but Witteles knows this won't be easy.
Daryl Mixan In Trouble
Posted: Mon, Jul 04, 05, 3:31 PM
Daryl Mixan is in real trouble. Mixan is down to his last $150,000. Every pot Mixan has been put on the defensive, and has been unable to make any real hands.
Todd Witteles Continues
Posted: Mon, Jul 04, 05, 3:25 PM
Todd Witteles continues to march on. Witteles is raising every pot and just won a large one. Witteles K-7, beat Dylan Mixan's K-J. The loss puts Mixan down to $250,000.
