EMHD A-5 brought an end to the A series for this round of the EMHD. The field was 19 deep and this tournament saw the introduction of antes into the mix. While the drama in a poker tournament is usually pretty high as the field dwindles, this tournament was special as the top 4 point holders were in overall striking distance for the grand prize (more on that in the next post). Canadian Shawn made a lot of people sweat, coming up just short of the win. Here’s how the event finished:
- Hulk – 1290 (1140 Event Points + 6 Kills)
- Canadian Shawn – 481 (456 Event Points + 1 Kill)
- Brian M. – 367 (342 Event Points + 1 Kills)
- MH62 (Chris S.) – 278 (228 Event Points + 2 Kills)
- Joe K. – 114 (114 Event Points + 0 Kills)
That’s not a typo for the winner. The tournament played like the universe owed me something. If I played garbage cards to get under what I thought were big aces (8h 3h) the flop came [8 8 3] with a flush draw that got there on the turn, and my fourth 8 hit on the river. If I played a big ace it hit. Suited connectors hit double draws, or two pair. Once in the money my under the gun raise with pocket aces was countered with a shove from MH62′s pocket kings. Heads up against Canadian Shawn I had such a large chip lead that tried to end it early and drew out to a 6 high straight when he shoved with pocket 7s pre-flop and I called with 56 off suit hoping to have live cards with enough chips to withstand getting my chips in as a 40/60 dog. Before I get accused of doing some kind of overly modest shuck and jive, I’ll give myself credit playing the cards I was dealt and having the courage to take some chances where I normally wouldn’t have. At least for one day, Hulk Smash.
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