Monday, February 1, 2016 7:13 PM Local Time
Russ Head raises to 300,000. David Kruger reraises, and Head quickly announces he is all in for roughly 3.5 million chips. Kruger calls immediately with the best hand one can hope for-- . Head turns over and shakes his head at his misfortune to run into such a monster of a hand.
The flop keeps Kruger out front and the two finalists each stand, staring at the action, awaiting the next card. The turn pairs the board with the , then the river brings the to secure the victory for Kruger, which entails a Circuit ring, a $198,657 payday, and a trip to the WSOP Global Casino Championship later this year.
Head collects $122,918 for his runner-up finish and will be heading to the Global Casino Championship as well thanks to his win in the Horseshoe Southern Indiana Main Event earlier this season.
Kruger came close to victory in this event before, taking ninth in 2013, but there were no close calls today, as he is the latest WSOP Main Event Circuit Champion!
A full recap of the event is available here.
Here are the complete final table results:
1st: David Kruger - $198,657
2nd: Russ Head - $122,918
3rd: Matthew Lawrence - $90,156
4th: Jeremy Drewery - $67,045
5th: Ryan Tepen - $50,533
6th: Chris Trotter - $38,595
7th: Orlando Romero - $29,865
8th: Ben Thomas - $23,411
9th: Christian Rodriguez - $18,585
Monday, February 1, 2016 6:56 PM Local Time
David Kruger completes the small blind and Russ Head raises to 320,000 out of the big blind. Kruger calls and they see a flop of . Head bets 175,000 and Kruger calls. The turns is the and Head checks. Kruger bets 500,000 and Head calls.
The river double pairs the board with the . Head checks, Kruger bets another 500,000, and Head calls.
"Full house," Kruger announces, revealing to take the pot.
David Kruger - 9,120,000 (76 bb)
Russ Head - 3,780,000 (32 bb)
Monday, February 1, 2016 6:48 PM Local Time
Level: 32
Blinds: 60,000/120,000
Ante: 20,000
Monday, February 1, 2016 6:33 PM Local Time
The two remaining players are on a 15-minute break.
Monday, February 1, 2016 6:32 PM Local Time
Russ Head raises to 300,000 from the button, and David Kruger calls.
The flop is , and Kruger bets 150,000. Head calls, and the falls on the turn. Kruger checks, and Head bets 225,000. Kruger folds immediately, and Head takes the pot.
Russ Head - 4,775,000 (47 bb)
David Kruger - 8,000,000 (80 bb)
Monday, February 1, 2016 6:25 PM Local Time
The action is limped preflop and the players take a flop of . David Kruger bets 100,000 and Russ Head calls on the button. The turn is the . Kruger bets another 100,000 and Head raises, making it 275,000 to play. Kruger calls.
Before the river action, Kruger checks in the dark. The river is the and Head bets 500,000. Kruger calls and tables for a pair of sevens, while Head shows for a losing pair of fours.
David Kruger - 9,000,000 (90 bb)
Russ Head - 3,975,000 (40 bb)
Monday, February 1, 2016 6:15 PM Local Time
The two players see a flop of and Russ Head checks. Kruger bets 200,000 and Head calls. The turn is the , Head checks, Kruger bets 500,000, and Head calls.
The river brings the and Head moves all in, having Kruger well-covered. Kruger instantly calls all-in for 3,255,000 with for a straight flush, while all Head can show is for a bluff. With that, Kruger doubles up and takes a chip lead over this year's Horseshoe Southern Indiana Main Event Champ.
David Kruger - 8,400,000 (84 bb)
Russ Head - 4,500,000 (45 bb)
Monday, February 1, 2016 6:01 PM Local Time
David Kruger completes his small blind and Russ Head checks his option in the big blind. The flop comes and Head checks. Kruger bets 225,000 and Head calls. The turn is the . Head checks, Kruger bets 200,000, and Head calls. The river is the and both players check.
Kruger turns over and Head shows for a rivered pair of sixes to take the pot.
Russ Head - 9,800,000 (98 bb)
David Kruger - 3,100,000 (31 bb)
Monday, February 1, 2016 5:54 PM Local Time
David Kruger raises to 350,000 on the button and Russ Head calls. The two see a flop of and Head checks. Kruger shoves all in for around 3.5 million. Head thinks about it for a while, but eventually folds.
David Kruger - 4,300,000 (43 bb)
Russ Head - 8,600,000 (86 bb)
Monday, February 1, 2016 5:36 PM Local Time
Level: 31
Blinds: 50,000/100,000
Ante: 10,000
Monday, February 1, 2016 5:36 PM Local Time
David Kruger raises to 240,000 from the button, and Russ Head calls from the big blind.
The flop comes , and Head leads out for 300,000. Kruger calls, and both players check the on the turn. The river is the , and Head bets 550,000. Kruger folds, and Head takes the pot.
Russ Head - 7,200,000 (90 bb)
David Kruger - 5,700,000 (71 bb)
Monday, February 1, 2016 5:33 PM Local Time
Russ Head raises to 185,000 on the button and David Kruger calls in the big blind. The flop comes and Kruger checks. Head bets 225,000 and Kruger calls. The two check the on the turn, then the river brings the . Kruger bets 325,000, Head folds, and Kruger takes the pot.
David Kruger - 6,700,000 (84 bb)
Russ Head - 6,200,000 (78 bb)
Monday, February 1, 2016 5:25 PM Local Time
Matthew Lawrence - 3rd Place
Russ Head raises to185,000 from the button. David Kruger calls from the small blind, and Matthew Lawrence calls from the big blind.
The flop comes , and both blinds check. Head continues for 265,000, and both other players call.
The turn is the , and Kruger leads out for 300,000. Lawrence raises to 1,000,000, and Kruger moves all in. Lawrence calls and shows for a full house. Kruger tables for a better full house. The river is the , and Kruger wins the pot.
The stacks are counted down, and Kruger has Lawrence outchipped. Lawrence is eliminated, and he earns $90,156 for his third-place finish.
David Kruger - 7,210,000
Matthew Lawrence - Eliminated
Monday, February 1, 2016 5:15 PM Local Time
David Kruger limps in on the button, Matthew Lawrence folds his small blind, and Russ Head checks his option in the big blind.
The flop comes and Head checks to Kruger, who bets 200,000. Head check-raises to 500,000 and Kruger instantly moves all in. Head just as instantly calls.
Head has for top pair with a gutshot straight draw, but Kruger has flopped two pair with . Head gets no help on the turn or river, so Kruger takes the pot and doubles up.
David Kruger - 4,600,000 (58 bb)
Russ Head - 5,750,000 (72 bb)
Monday, February 1, 2016 5:10 PM Local Time
Matthew Lawrence limps from the small blind, and Russ Head checks his option.the flop comes , and Lawrence bets 100,000. Head raises to 275,000, and Lawrence reraises to 550,000. Head calls.
The turn is the . Lawrence checks, and Head bets 450,000. Lawrence mucks, and Head takes the pot.
Russ Head - 8,150,000 (101 bb)
Matthew Lawrence - 2,250,000 (28 bb)
Monday, February 1, 2016 5:06 PM Local Time
Russ Head raises to 190,000 from the button. David Kruger calls from the small blind, and Matthew Lawrence calls from the big blind.
The flop is , and Kruger leads out for 325,000. Lawrence folds, and Head raises to 750,000. Kruger calls, and the turn is the . Kruger checks. Head asks Kruger how much he has left, and Kruger tells him about 2.5 million. Head announces he's all in, and Kruger quickly folds.
Russ Head - 7,200,000 (90 bb)
David Kruger - 2,580,000 (32 bb)
Monday, February 1, 2016 4:58 PM Local Time
Russ Head raises to 160,000 on the button, David Kruger calls in the small blind, and Matthew Lawrence calls in the big blind. The flop comes and action checks to Head, who bets 225,000. Kruger folds, then Lawrence check-raises to 575,000 total. Head announces he is all in, having Lawrence covered. Lawrence thinks about it a bit, then folds.
Head shows him for top set, then says, "I gotta stop showing my hands. You're supposed to snap off with a set of deuces right there!"
Russ Head - 6,450,000 (81 bb)
Matthew Lawrence - 2,850,000 (36 bb)
Monday, February 1, 2016 4:48 PM Local Time
Russ Head raises to 200,000 from the button, and David Kruger calls from the small blind.
The flop is , and both players check. The dealer turns the , and Kruger leads out for 200,000. Head calls, and the completes the board on the river. Kruger continues for 500,000. Head thinks for a minute, then tosses out a call.
Kruger tables , and Head slides his cards to the muck.
David Kruger - 4,550,000 (56 bb)
Russ Head - 4,800,000 (60 bb)
Monday, February 1, 2016 4:43 PM Local Time
Matthew Lawrence raises to 225,000 on the button and David Kruger calls in the big blind.
The flop comes and Kruger checks. Lawrence bets 225,000 and Kruger calls. The turn is the and both players check.
The river brings a nine and Kruger checks. Lawrence bets 500,000 and Kruger immediately slides out a call.
"Full house," Kruger announces, as he shows . Lawrence mucks and Kruger takes the pot.
David Kruger - 3,475,000 (43 bb)
Matthew Lawrence - 3,375,000 (42 bb)
Monday, February 1, 2016 4:38 PM Local Time
Level: 30
Blinds: 40,000/80,000
Ante: 10,000