Jeff Lisandro wins the World Series of Poker Circuit Championship Event here at Harvey's Lake Tahoe, winning $542,360. He defeated Phil Ivey in an incredible heads-up battle that capped off an evening of excellent poker that started over 12 hours ago. Check back with CardPlayer.com on Thursday for plenty of photos and an event report.
Jeff Lisandro Wins the World Series of Poker Circuit Event at Harvey's Lake Tahoe
Posted: Wed, May 11, 05, 7:58 PM
Hand 278 - Lisandro has the button, and both players limp to see a flop of 10h-6s-2c. Ivey bets $25,000, and Lisandro calls. The turn card is the Jc, Ivey bets $75,000, and Lisandro folds.
Hand 279 - Ivey has the button, he limps, Lisandro raises $30,000 more, and Ivey calls. The flop comes 5c-3s-2s, and both players check. The turn card is the 10h, Lisandro bets $70,000, and Ivey calls. The river card is the Qc, and Lisandro studies the board for a while before betting $150,000. Ivey looks at the board, then at Lisandro, then he says, "I'm all in." The crowd rises in anticipation, wondering if this could be the last hand. Lisandro takes his time before calling. Lisandro shows Jc-10d for a pair of tens, and Ivey shows 9d-2d for a pair of twos. Phil Ivey has been eliminated in second place, earning $299,360.
Jeff Lisandro wins the World Series of Poker Circuit Event at Harvey's Lake Tahoe, winning $542,360 and a gold-and-diamond ring.
Approximate Chip Counts
Posted: Wed, May 11, 05, 7:52 PM
Jeff Lisandro has taken the chip lead after that last pot. Here's are the approximate chip counts:
Jeff Lisandro - $960,000
Phil Ivey - $770,000
Jeff Lisandro Doubles Up
Posted: Wed, May 11, 05, 7:50 PM
Hand 276 - Lisandro has the button, he limps, Ivey raises it $40,000 more, and Lisandro folds.
Hand 277 - Ivey has the button, he raises it to $36,000, and Lisandro calls. The flop comes Ks-10d-4s, Lisandro checks, Ivey bets $60,000, and Lisandro pushes all in. The crowd rises in anticipation, hoping for a call from Ivey. Ivey studies Lisandro for a minute before calling with a half-hearted smile. Lisandro shows pocket queens (Qs-Qd), and Ivey has Qh-Jd for an open-ended straight draw. The turn card is the 10h, and Ivey needs to catch an ace or a nine to eliminate Lisandro and win the tournament. The river card is the 6c, and Jeff Lisandro has doubled up.
Update
Posted: Wed, May 11, 05, 7:46 PM
Hand 274 - Lisandro has the button, and both players limp to see a flop of Jd-5d-2s. Ivey checks, Lisandro bets $25,000, and Ivey folds.
Hand 275 - Ivey has the button, he raises it to $36,000, and Lisandro folds.
Update
Posted: Wed, May 11, 05, 7:44 PM
Hand 272 - Lisandro has the button, and both players limp to see a flop of 9d-8d-4h. Ivey bets $18,000, and Lisandro folds.
Hand 273 - Ivey has the button, he raises it to $36,000, and Lisandro calls. The flop comes Kh-Jc-5s, Ivey bets $55,000, and Lisandro folds.
Update
Posted: Wed, May 11, 05, 7:41 PM
Hand 270 - Lisandro has the button, and both players limp to see a flop of Jh-10d-4d. Lisandro bets $20,000, and Ivey folds.
Hand 271 - Ivey has the button, and both players limp to see a flop of Ac-Ks-5s. Both players check, and the turn card is the Kc. Both players check again, and the river card is the 6c. Lisandro bets $15,000, and Ivey folds.
Update
Posted: Wed, May 11, 05, 7:39 PM
Hand 268 - Lisandro has the button, he raises it to $35,000 more, and Ivey calls. The flop comes As-10c-2c. Ivey checks, Lisandro bets $35,000, and Ivey calls. The turn card is the Jd, Ivey checks, and Lisandro pushes all in. Ivey folds, and Lisandro wins the pot.
Hand 269 - Ivey has the button, and both players limp to see a flop of 8h-8d-4d. Lisandro checks, Ivey bets $16,000, and Lisandro folds.
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Posted: Wed, May 11, 05, 7:35 PM
Hand 266 - Lisandro has the button, he raises it $25,000 more, and Ivey calls. The flop comes 10h-8h-4d. Both players check, and the turn card is the 3c. Ivey bets $50,000, and Lisandro calls. The river card is the 3h, Ivey bets $150,000, and Lisandro folds.
Hand 267 - Ivey has the button, and both players limp to see a flop of Qc-4d-2c. Lisandro bets, and Ivey folds.
Update
Posted: Wed, May 11, 05, 7:31 PM
Hand 264 - Lisandro has the button, and both players limp to see a flop of Qh-8c-5c. Ivey bets $25,000, and Lisandro folds.
Hand 265 - Ivey has the button, he raises to $36,000, and Lisandro folds.
