John Hoang Wins Event #24 ($97,280)
Jul 05, '07
With the elimination of Aleksandr Uskov in 4th place the remaining three players in the $5,000 no-limit hold'em event decided to chop the rest of the prize pool. John Hoang held the most chips, with Adrian Hanauer coming in second and Steve Paul-Ambrose coming in third in chips.
Player Tags: John Hoang, Adrian Hanauer, Steve Paul Ambrose
Aleksandr Uskov Eliminated in 4th Place ($28,770)
Jul 05, '07
Adrian Hanauer raised to $25,000 and short stack Aleksander Uskov went all-in for $75,000 total. Hanauer called after a moments thought and revealed 6
6
, the hand that Uskov held when he took a big hit against Hoang. This time it was Uskov with two overs, K
9
. The board came 6
5
4
8
J
, and Uskov was eliminated in 4th place.
Player Tags: Adrian Hanauer, Alexander Uskov
Big Hand For Hanauer
Jul 05, '07
Adrian Hanauer raised to $20,000 and both John Hoang and Aleksander Uskov called. After a flop of K
9
8
all players checked. The Q
on the turn prompted Hoang to bet $25,000 into the $60,000 pot. Uskov folded and Hanauer called. The river brought the J
and Hoang bet $45,000 into the $110,000 pot. Hanauer went into the tank for a moment before raising all-in. Hoang quickly folded and Hanuer flipped up his J
10
for a king-high straight flush. Hoang is now below $100,000, while Hanauer has chipped up to around $255,000.
Player Tags: John Hoang, Adrian Hanauer
Happy Birthday
Jul 05, '07
Aleksander Uskov , who turned fifty today, went all-in for $72,000. After thinking for a moment Adrian Hanauer called, saying, "Happy Birthday." He thought he was donating with K
Q
, but it turned out that Uskov held K
5
. The flop brought the A
4
2
, giving Uskov an inside straight draw. The turn brought the 5
, pairing Uskov for the lead but giving Hanauer the nut spade draw. The river came the 9
, and Uskov doubled up with his pair of fives.
Player Tags: Adrian Hanauer, Alexander Uskov
Hanauer Doubles
Jul 05, '07
Adrian Hanauer raised to $10,000 preflop and Dane Lomas and Aleksander Uskov called from the blinds. The flop brought the 9
5
3
and both Lomas and Uskov checked. Hanauer bet $40,000 and after a moments thought Lomas cut out a $40,000 raise to $80,000. Hanauer had just over the raise and decided to go all-in. Lomas called and showed A
9
while Hanauer revealed J
J
. The turn brought the 6
and the river the Q
, improving neither player and doubling Hanauer.
Player Tags: Adrian Hanauer, Dane Lomas
