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2008 World Series of Poker Europe presented by Betfair.com
WSOP Europe Main Event No-Limit Texas Hold'em (Event 4)
Saturday, September 27, 2008 to Thursday, October 02, 2008
Buy-in: £ 10,000 (American Conversion $2) Prizepool: £ 3,630,000
Entries: 363
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Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:04:03
Congratulations to John Juanda, the 2008 WSOP-E Main Event Champion!
Even after a grueling 22 hour final table, John Juanda could not wipe the smile off his face as he held his fourth WSOP bracelet aloft and posed for the throng of waiting photographers. Cool and implacable, Juanda never lost his focus, went on tilt, or lost his temper on his way to victory tonight.
Kudos are also due for our runner-up, Stanislav Alekhin, who gave Juanda a true run for his money. Juanda admitted in his post-game interview that he found his opponent nearly impossible to read and has great respect for his game. Alekhin is surely a talent to watch on the circuit in the months and years to come.
For those of you who stuck with us throughout our 22 hours of final table coverage... well, you're all insane! Dedicated, but insane. It's been an exciting two weeks of poker here at the Empire for the 2nd annual World Series of Poker-Europe, truly a global event, with two Danes, an Afghan and and Indonesian-born American taking home the gold.
Thanks for tuning in and from London's Empire Casino we bid you good night... er... rather, good morning, and good luck!
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:47:48
All Hugs for Juanda
Moments after his epic victory, John Juanda walked over and gave a hug to Masa Kagawa, one of the players who railbirded him all night and all morning long. Roland de Wolfe is here as well. He played in the PokerStars.com EPT London last night across town at the Vic. De Wolfe went to bed, woke up, and arrived in time at the Empire Casino to see Juanda take it down.
Juanda began the day as the chipleader. He slipped below 1 million in chips several times, but managed to gut out the win.
"This is the longest final table that I have ever played," said Juanda in a post-victory interview.
When asked about his opponent, Stanislav Alekhin, Juanda remarked, "He had me down a couple of times. I was pretty sure and confident that I was going to win. I didn't give up. I have to give the last two players a lot of credit."
When Juanda started out playing professional poker, he picked up several bracelets and held the most out of his core group of friends that included Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, and Allen Cunningham.
"It's so long ago when I won my last bracelet, I can't remember. It's embarrassing. Some people have to keep up with the Joneses. I have to keep up with the Iveys and Cunninghams and Negreanus," he joked. "I wondered if I will ever win again. Today there are so many young excellent tournament players from all over the world. Like the two young Russians and the Scandis. Much more than it used to be. Daniel Negreanu said that we have to step up our game."
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:33:09
John Juanda Wins the 2008 WSOP-Europe Main Event (£868,800), Stanislav Alekhin Eliminated in 2nd Place (£533,950)
Hand #484 -
Stanislav Alekhin has the button. He moves all in and Juanda calls.
Alekhin 
Juanda 
The flop is 
and Juanda flops trips to his and the audience's elation. The turn is the 
and Alekhin is drawing dead. To put the icing on the cake, the 
falls on the river for quads and John Juanda is our champion, winning the 2008 WSOP-E Main Event and his fourth World Series of Poker bracelet!
Stanislav Alekhin made a tremendous effort tonight and takes home £533,950 for his runner-up finish.
Juanda
The flop is and Juanda flops trips to his and the audience's elation. The turn is the and Alekhin is drawing dead. To put the icing on the cake, the falls on the river for quads and John Juanda is our champion, winning the 2008 WSOP-E Main Event and his fourth World Series of Poker bracelet!
Stanislav Alekhin made a tremendous effort tonight and takes home £533,950 for his runner-up finish.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:30:05
Hand #483 - John Juanda
Juanda has the button. He raises and Stanislav Alekhin folds.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:30:00
Hand #482 - John Juanda
Stanislav Alekhin has the button. He gives Juanda a walk.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:28:30
Hand #481 - Stanislav Alekhin
John Juanda has the button and he folds. Stanislav Alekhin gets a walk.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:27:45
Hand #480 - Stanislav Alekhin
Stanislav Alekhin has the button. He open-shoves, but Juanda can't pull the trigger. He folds, and Alekhin wins the pot.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:25:35
Hand #479 - Juanda Doubles Up
John Juanda has the button. Juanda raises to 165,000. Stanislav Alekhin calls. The flop is 
. Stanislav Alekhin fires out 325,000. Juanda peeks at his cards and blinks methodically. He moves all in and Stanislav Alekhin insta-calls.
Juanda: 
Alekhin: 
Juanda is ahead with top pair against Alekhin's flush draw. The turn is the . The river is the 
. Juanda wins the pot and doubles up. The smattering of Juanda fans jumped to their feet and gave a hearty golf clap.
Stanislav Alekhin stack was decimated. He was left with about 600,000. Juanda increased his stack to 6.6 million.
. Stanislav Alekhin fires out 325,000. Juanda peeks at his cards and blinks methodically. He moves all in and Stanislav Alekhin insta-calls.
Juanda:
Alekhin:
Juanda is ahead with top pair against Alekhin's flush draw. The turn is the . The river is the . Juanda wins the pot and doubles up. The smattering of Juanda fans jumped to their feet and gave a hearty golf clap.
Stanislav Alekhin stack was decimated. He was left with about 600,000. Juanda increased his stack to 6.6 million.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:20:53
Hand #478 - John Juanda
Stanislav Alekhin has the button. He gives Juanda another walk.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:19:41
Hand #477 - John Juanda
John Juanda has the button. He raises to 110,000. Stanislav Alekhin tanks before he re-raises to 450,000. Juanda massaged a stack of white chips and chopped them down a couple of times before he re-raises all in. Stanislav Alekhin quickly folds. Juanda wins the pot.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:15:55
Hand #476 - John Juanda
Stanislav Alekhin has the button. He gives Juanda a walk.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:15:26
Hand #475 - John Juanda
John Juanda has the button. He limps. Stanislav Alekhin checks the big blind. The flop is 
. Stanislav Alekhin bet 105,000. Juanda raises to 315,000. Stanislav Alekhin folds. Juanda wins the pot.
. Stanislav Alekhin bet 105,000. Juanda raises to 315,000. Stanislav Alekhin folds. Juanda wins the pot.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:13:17
Hand #474 - Stanislav Alekhin
Stanislav Alekhin has the button. He raises to 200,000 and wins the blinds and antes. He flashes the 
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Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:12:21
Hand #473 - John Juanda
John Juanda has the button. He raises and Stanislav Alekhin folds. Juanda wins.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:11:45
Hand #472 - Stanislav Alekhin
Stanislav Alekhin has the button. He raises to 180,000 and wins the blinds and antes. He shows 
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:10:32
Hand #471 - Stanislav Alekhin
John Juanda has the button. He limps in and Alekhin checks. The flop is . Alekhin leads out for 80,000, Juanda folds and Alekhin wins the pot.
. Alekhin leads out for 80,000, Juanda folds and Alekhin wins the pot.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:08:37
Hand #470 - Unknown Action
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:08:12
Hand #469 - John Juanda
John Juanda has the button. He limps in and Alekhin checks. The flop is 
. An 80,000 bet from Alekhin takes it down
. An 80,000 bet from Alekhin takes it down
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:05:07
Hand #468 - Stanislav Alekhin
Stanislav Alekhin has the button and limps into the pot. John Juanda checks his option in the big and, "It's flop time," says interim emcee Nick Geber.
The flop comes 
and Juanda leads out with an 80,000 bet. Alekhin makes the call and the turn brings the 
. Juanda then fires again -- this time making it 150,000 to call and Alekhin does.
The last card off the deck is the and Juanda checks the river to the Russian, who bets 250,000. Juanda takes one last peek at his cards before tossing them back to the dealer.
and Juanda leads out with an 80,000 bet. Alekhin makes the call and the turn brings the . Juanda then fires again -- this time making it 150,000 to call and Alekhin does.
The last card off the deck is the and Juanda checks the river to the Russian, who bets 250,000. Juanda takes one last peek at his cards before tossing them back to the dealer.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:01:29
Hand #467 - Stanislav Alekhin
John Juanda has the button. He limps in and Alekhin raises to 225,000. Juanda folds.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:59:26
Hand #466 - Stanislav Alekhin
Stanislav Alekhin has the button and raises to 225,000, stealing John Juanda's big blind.
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