A Hand Matchup from the 2009 PokerStars EPT London
Vivek Rajkumar	Win Pre-Flop	Win Post-Flop	Win Post-Turn
Starting Stack: 3,065,000	27.5%	17.68%	6.82%
Peter Eastgate	Win Pre-Flop	Win Post-Flop	Win Post-Turn
Starting Stack: 1,115,000	72.07%	82.02%	93.18%	Winner!

Posted On: Oct 16, 2009

Outcome

Final table, nine-handed, with the blinds at 25,000-50,000 with a 5,000 ante, Eastgate raised to 145,000 from middle position, Rajkumar reraised all in from the big blind, Eastgate called.

Analysis

Ultra aggressive preflop play, characterized by wide three- and four-betting, appears to be an important component of Rajkumar's game and success. Rajkumar sought to use his near 3-1 chip lead and the threat of an early final-table elimination as motivation for Eastgate to muck, but Eastgate stuck with his hand, dominating his aggressive opponent. Eastgate enjoyed a safe board and a hassle-free double-up, and parlayed this pot into a deep run to second place. Rajkumar, who started the final table toward the top of the leader board, suffered additional setbacks and eventually busted in ninth, for £38,000 ($60,534), bubbling out on the official final table of eight for this _EPT_ event.

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