Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:06:33 -0700
John Hanson Eliminated in 2nd Place ($789,199), David Bach Wins the $50K H.O.R.S.E.
Razz
John Hanson (X)(X)
David Bach (X)(X)
John Hanson brought it in, David Bach completed, Hanson raised, Bach reraised, and Hanson called. Bach led out on fourth street and Hanson called all in.
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Bach (
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Bach was well in the lead with 7-6-4-A to Hanson's J-9-8-5. Bach paired on fifth street, while Hanson made a jack low, then caught a queen on sixth when Hanson hit a five. Hanson rivered a deuce and Bach was looking for any card below a jack that didn't pair his board to finally seal this thing up...and he got the
on the river. Bach made a 9-7-6-4-A low, besting Hanson's 9-8-6-5-2 to capture the 2009 $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. title and send Hanson home as the runner-up.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:53:22 -0700
Updated Chip Counts
David Bach 13,365,000
John Hanson 885,000
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:52:05 -0700
The Hand that Broke the Record - Hand #485
Omaha-8
On the seventh hand of Omaha-8, the players completed the 485th hand of this final table, and surpassed what we believe was the previous WSOP record for a final table of 484 hands, set at the 2008 WSOPE Main Event in London.
David Bach raised from the button and John Hanson called.
The flop was
. Hanson bet, Bach raised and Hanson called. The turn was the
. We'd love to tell you the action, but they didn't announce it. The river was the
. Bach bet out and after a long tank, Hanson gave it up.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:41:11 -0700
More Chips For Bach
Hold'em
On a flop of
John Hanson check-called the bet from David Bach before check-raising the
turn. Bach made the call and the
landed on the river.
Hanson deliberated for an eternity before checking and Bach checked behind. Bach tabled
for a pair of eights to take it down.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:32:22 -0700
Nut Flush For Bach
Hold'em
John Hanson raised from the button and this time it was David Bach's turn to put in the three-bet from the big blind. Hanson made the call and they saw a flop of
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Bach was first to act and he led with a bet. Hanson quickly called. The turn card was the
and Bach fired again. Hanson made the call.
The river brought the
and Bach fired a third barrel with Hanson again calling.
Bach tabled
for the nut flush to take down a big pot as Hanson takes a walk to have a chat with his support rail of one.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:28:35 -0700
One For Hanson
Hold'em
David Bach raised from the button and John Hanson re-raised from the big blind. Bach made the call.
They took a flop of
and Hanson led out with a bet. Bach folded and Hanson wins the pot.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:16:51 -0700
Please Be Kidding
"How long do we have to play before we stuff up the final table for tomorrow (today)?" questioned David Bach.
"2 p.m." came the reply.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:14:15 -0700
Some Fast Facts
Here's a few facts to ponder. We've now ticked into the 20th hour of play for the day. A rather incredible feat of concentration and focus by players, dealers, tournament staff, cameramen, TV crew and media alike.
According to the research provided, the 2006 $50k HORSE final table lasted just over 19 hours, with heads-up play lasting a record seven hours and ten minutes between Andy Bloch and Chip Reese.
We are currently at the same length of time for the final table, however we've only been heads up for six hours.
The 2008 WSOPE Main Event final table in London went for a record 22 hours (12pm - 10am).
In terms of number of hands we're currently at 458 hands. We're very close to what we believe is the record that was set at the WSOPE Main Event in London. That event was No Limit Hold'em which traditionally takes longer to play each hand due to bet sizing, deep thought processes, Hollywood'ing, etc.
2006 $50k HORSE - 354 hands
2007 $50k HORSE - 341 hands
2008 $50k HORSE - 314 hands
2008 WSOPE Main Event - 484 hands
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:07:17 -0700
Too Much Water?
Another Bach bathroom break...(insert expletive here)...
Back in five minutes.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:57:31 -0700
9 a.m. Observations
- We didn't think we'd get to the point of making 9 a.m. observations.
- Observations aren't as humorous as they were five hours ago.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:52:15 -0700
And...Back to Even Again
Omaha-8
The way this match is going, it won't end until one of these guys is all in from the big blind. This hand just evened the chip counts up yet again as we approach Hour 19 of this final table.
David Bach raised from the button and John Hanson called. Hanson check-called a bet on the
flop. The turn was the
and Hanson check-called again. The river was the
. Hanson checked, Bach bet, and Hanson let it go.
Hanson = 7,305,000
Bach = 6,945,000
Number of big bets in play = 28.5
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:47:32 -0700
Hanson Takes Small One
Omaha-8
John Hanson raised the button and David Bach made the call in the big blind.
Both players checked the
flop before the
fell on the turn. Once again both checked.
The river card was the
and Bach checked to Hanson, who fired a bet. Bach folded and Hanson collected the pot.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:47:03 -0700
Sevens and Sixes Scoop
Omaha-8
David Bach raised from the button and John Hanson called. The flop was
. Hanson checked, Bach bet, Hanson raised and Bach called. The turn came the
and Hanson led out, earning a call from Bach. Hanson check-called a bet on the river when the
fell.
Hanson showed
for two pair sevens and sixes and scooped the pot.
Hanson= 8,055,000
Bach = 6,195,000
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:29:27 -0700
Players Return from Break
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:08:15 -0700
Break
It's 8 a.m. and normal people are on the freeway making their way into work for another day in the office.
Meanwhile, those at the Rio who are not passed out are taking another 20-minute break.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:06:55 -0700
Hanson Rivers the Nuts
Hold'em
David Bach limped on the button, John Hanson raised and Bach called. Hanson led out on the
flop, Bach raised and Hanson called. Both players checked the
on the turn. Hanson bet out when the
hit the river and Bach made the call.
Hanson showed
for the nut straight and took it down.
