Texas Holdem Poker

The New Face of Team Full Tilt; Tom “Durrrr”
Dwan

It has been a long time coming but the inevitable has finally happened. After crushing the biggest cash games online; at the $500/$1000 No Limit Texas Holdem Poker games on Full Tilt Poker Tom “Durrrr” Dwan has finally become part of Full Tilt Poker’s sponsored players. He is not “just” another member of the “Full Tilt Pros” he is now part of the elite community that creates the legendary “Team Full Tilt”. He joins some of the top players in the game today including Phil Ivey, Howard Lederer and Mike Matusow. Interestingly Dwan is the second person to be enlisted to this career-affirming group who was born from the online age of poker, after Patrick Antonious who joined one year ago. This is certainly a step towards strengthening the credibility of the new online superstars of today’s game and Durrrr is certainly one of them.

Full Tilt Poker says that Tom Dwan is “one of the most influential and successful players in online poker history”. Howard Lederer, also speaks highly of him; “being part of Team Full Tilt; it is about being committed to the game of poker” And Durrrr certainly fits the bill; with his prolific skills in all the major formats of the game; live and online, tournaments and cash games, No Limit Holdem and Pot Limit Omaha. He not only plays well in all these areas but excels in them. The cordial Phil Gordon says it best: “he’s dominated the biggest games online and live for the last couple of years… he’s here to stay and we are very pleased to have him as a member of Team Full Tilt”. The other members of Team Full Tilt have also embraced this online phenomenon into their family. Chris Ferguson feels that “Tom Dwan represents the new breed of online poker players”; nothing attests to this more than his fearlessness to play anybody who dares challenge him, including Full Tilts very own Patrick Antonious in the “Durrrr Challenge”. When Durrrr has finished with Antonious, Phil Ivey and David Benyamine are next on the list.

There are few, if any that have played more hands or won more money from online poker but the legendary status of Dwan does not stop there. He has made over $1 million in live tournaments to date including a 2nd place finish at the Borgata Winter Open in 2008 and a 12th place finish at the National Heads Up Poker Championship in 2009. Dwan is also regarded as one of the biggest forces in the televised poker arena; battling it out against the greatest in the game. On the latest season of High Stakes Poker Durrrr managed to take down a $1 million pot against Barry Greenstein and on Full Tilt Poker’s very own Million Dollar Cash Game he won over $1.1 million in cold hard cash from Phil Ivey.

As a member of Team Full Tilt Dwan will be contributing to the Full Tilt Poker Academy and will surely double the number of railbirds eager to watch him play his uniquely aggressive style. With the star appeal that Dwan has and the marketing power of Full Tilt Poker this will clearly be a win-win situation for them both. Dwan is very happy to finally be part of Team Full Tilt and is looking forward to contributing to the game and the site that has made him millions. “Joining Team Full Tilt and the extraordinary people that are in it is a huge honor… I am excited to join”.

Visit the Durrrr blog here and his Tom Dwan Bio here.

Matt Hawrilenko wins 200k from Patrik Antonius in Texas Holdem Poker on Full Tilt

At table “Mirasol” on Full Tilt poker, two heads up specialists collided in a session of $1,000 / $2,000 Limit Hold em. Patrik “Finddagrind” Antonius went one on one with Matt “Hoss_TBF” Hawrilenko. They grinded it for two hours, exchanging chip leads every few hands in the first hour. Hawrilenko was soon leading for the remainder of the session. Antonius missed many of his draws while his opponent seemed to be hitting them repeatedly. In the end, Hoss_TBF was seen sitting with $289,000, of which, $200k came from Finddagrind. Apparently tilted, Antonius left every table on Full tilt after he lost his last reload to Hawrilenko.

“Finddagrind misses a straight flush draw in a 32k pot”

Full Tilt Poker Game #5541536484: Table Mirasol (6 max) – $1000/$2000 – Limit Hold’em – 18:25:00 ET – 2008/03/07
Seat 3: FinddaGrind ($67,927.50)
Seat 6: Hoss_TBF ($101,916)
Hoss_TBF posts the small blind of $500
FinddaGrind posts the big blind of $1,000
The button is in seat #6
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Hoss_TBF raises to $2,000
FinddaGrind raises to $3,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** FLOP *** [2s 4s 8d]
FinddaGrind bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $2,000
FinddaGrind raises to $3,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** TURN *** [2s 4s 8d] [4c]
FinddaGrind bets $2,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $4,000
FinddaGrind raises to $6,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $8,000
FinddaGrind calls $2,000
*** RIVER *** [2s 4s 8d 4c] [Jd]
FinddaGrind bets $2,000
Hoss_TBF calls $2,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
FinddaGrind shows [5s 3s] a pair of Fours
Hoss_TBF shows [4d As] three of a kind, Fours
Hoss_TBF wins the pot ($31,999.50) with three of a kind, Fours
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $32,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [2s 4s 8d 4c Jd]
Seat 3: FinddaGrind (big blind) showed [5s 3s] and lost with a pair of Fours
Seat 6: Hoss_TBF (small blind) showed [4d As] and won ($31,999.50) with three of a kind, Fours

“Hoss rivers the split pot”

“Finddagrind tries to bluff a 30k pot”

Full Tilt Poker Game #5541737576: Table Mirasol (6 max) – $1000/$2000 – Limit Hold’em – 18:41:26 ET – 2008/03/07
Seat 3: FinddaGrind ($52,418)
Seat 6: Hoss_TBF ($117,404.50)
Hoss_TBF posts the small blind of $500
FinddaGrind posts the big blind of $1,000
The button is in seat #6
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Hoss_TBF raises to $2,000
FinddaGrind calls $1,000
*** FLOP *** [Ah 2d As]
FinddaGrind bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $2,000
FinddaGrind raises to $3,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** TURN *** [Ah 2d As] [6h]
FinddaGrind bets $2,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $4,000
FinddaGrind raises to $6,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $8,000
FinddaGrind calls $2,000
*** RIVER *** [Ah 2d As 6h] [Td]
FinddaGrind bets $2,000
Hoss_TBF calls $2,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
FinddaGrind shows [4h 3d] a pair of Aces
Hoss_TBF shows [2h 2c] a full house, Twos full of Aces
Hoss_TBF wins the pot ($29,999.50) with a full house, Twos full of Aces
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $30,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [Ah 2d As 6h Td]
Seat 3: FinddaGrind (big blind) showed [4h 3d] and lost with a pair of Aces
Seat 6: Hoss_TBF (small blind) showed [2h 2c] and won ($29,999.50) with a full house, Twos full of Aces

“Hoss disappoints his opponent with another completed draw”

Full Tilt Poker Game #5541906923: Table Mirasol (6 max) – $1000/$2000 – Limit Hold’em – 18:55:12 ET – 2008/03/07
Seat 3: FinddaGrind ($49,858)
Seat 6: Hoss_TBF ($186,712.50)
Hoss_TBF posts the small blind of $500
FinddaGrind posts the big blind of $1,000
The button is in seat #6
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Hoss_TBF raises to $2,000
FinddaGrind calls $1,000
*** FLOP *** [Qc 2s 3c]
FinddaGrind checks
Hoss_TBF bets $1,000
FinddaGrind raises to $2,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** TURN *** [Qc 2s 3c] [6s]
FinddaGrind bets $2,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $4,000
FinddaGrind raises to $6,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $8,000
FinddaGrind calls $2,000
*** RIVER *** [Qc 2s 3c 6s] [4d]
FinddaGrind bets $2,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $4,000
FinddaGrind calls $2,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Hoss_TBF shows [4h 5c] a straight, Six high
FinddaGrind mucks
Hoss_TBF wins the pot ($31,999.50) with a straight, Six high
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $32,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [Qc 2s 3c 6s 4d]
Seat 3: FinddaGrind (big blind) mucked
Seat 6: Hoss_TBF (small blind) collected ($31,999.50)

“Finddagrind’s final hand”

Full Tilt Poker Game #5541997884: Table Mirasol (6 max) – $1000/$2000 – Limit Hold’em – 19:02:33 ET – 2008/03/07
Seat 3: FinddaGrind ($4,695)
Seat 6: Hoss_TBF ($284,561)
Hoss_TBF posts the small blind of $500
FinddaGrind posts the big blind of $1,000
The button is in seat #6
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Hoss_TBF raises to $2,000
FinddaGrind raises to $3,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** FLOP *** [Jd Tc 9s]
FinddaGrind bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $2,000
FinddaGrind calls $695, and is all in
Hoss_TBF shows [Kc 3c]
FinddaGrind shows [4c 4d]
Uncalled bet of $305 returned to Hoss_TBF
*** TURN *** [Jd Tc 9s] [Qc]
*** RIVER *** [Jd Tc 9s Qc] [Jh]
Hoss_TBF shows a straight, King high
FinddaGrind shows two pair, Jacks and Fours
Hoss_TBF wins the pot ($9,389.50) with a straight, King high
FinddaGrind is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $9,390 | Rake $0.50
Board: [Jd Tc 9s Qc Jh]
Seat 3: FinddaGrind (big blind) showed [4c 4d] and lost with two pair, Jacks and Fours
Seat 6: Hoss_TBF (small blind) showed [Kc 3c] and won ($9,389.50) with a straight, King high

A marathon texas holdem poker session went on for hours between players Hoss_TBF and Eila. The two played on two different $500/$1000 Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker tables on Full Tilt. ‘Eila’ bought in short, but ran the money up slowly over the hours of play. An estimated $20,000 was traded from ‘Hoss_TBF,’ a common Limit Hold ‘Em player on Full Tilt, to ‘Eila.’ Despite picking up four of a kind, or quads, here are some of the key hands that led to ‘Eila’s big session.

The first big hand of the session showed ‘Eila’ holdin pocket nines, an over pair to the board, against ‘Hoss_TBF’s losing hand.

Full Tilt Poker Game #5425703374: Table Norway (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 19:47:24 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($107,404.50)
Seat 2: Eila ($37,431.50)
Hoss_TBF posts the small blind of $250
Eila posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,000
Eila raises to $1,500
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** FLOP *** [8h 5s 2d]
Eila bets $500
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** TURN *** [8h 5s 2d] [3h]
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [8h 5s 2d 3h] [4d]
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Eila shows [9h 9d] a pair of Nines
Hoss_TBF mucks
Eila wins the pot ($7,999.50) with a pair of Nines
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $8,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [8h 5s 2d 3h 4d]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (small blind) mucked
Seat 2: Eila (big blind) collected ($7,999.50)

In this $10,000 hand, both players flopped top pair. However, a jack kicker was good enough to send the pot over to ‘Hoss_TBF.’

Full Tilt Poker Game #5425727452: Table Tiger (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 19:49:23 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($21,208.50)
Seat 2: Eila ($68,673)
Hoss_TBF posts the small blind of $250
Eila posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,000
Eila calls $500
*** FLOP *** [9c 4s Kd]
Eila bets $500
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,000
Eila calls $500
*** TURN *** [9c 4s Kd] [3h]
Eila checks
Hoss_TBF bets $1,000
Eila raises to $2,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [9c 4s Kd 3h] [4h]
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Eila shows [7s Kh] two pair, Kings and Fours
Hoss_TBF shows [Ks Jd] two pair, Kings and Fours
Hoss_TBF wins the pot ($9,999.50) with two pair, Kings and Fours
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $10,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [9c 4s Kd 3h 4h]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (small blind) showed [Ks Jd] and won ($9,999.50) with two pair, Kings and Fours
Seat 2: Eila (big blind) showed [7s Kh] and lost with two pair, Kings and Fours

In this hand, we see ‘Eila’ bet and raise the entire hand. ‘Hoss’ plays along and builds one of the biggest pots of the day, just to find out that ‘Eila’ turned the nut, or unbeatable, ten high straight to take down the pot worth $12,000.

Full Tilt Poker Game #5425764192: Table Tiger (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 19:52:24 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($31,706.50)
Seat 2: Eila ($58,172.50)
Hoss_TBF posts the small blind of $250
Eila posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,000
Eila raises to $1,500
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** FLOP *** [8h Jc Qd]
Eila bets $500
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** TURN *** [8h Jc Qd] [9d]
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $2,000
Eila raises to $3,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [8h Jc Qd 9d] [8s]
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Eila shows [Kd Th] a straight, King high
Hoss_TBF mucks
Eila wins the pot ($11,999.50) with a straight, King high
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $12,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [8h Jc Qd 9d 8s]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (small blind) mucked
Seat 2: Eila (big blind) collected ($11,999.50)

‘Eila’ wins another big hand here. Holding Ace ten, ‘Eila’ flopped top pair to take down a pot that reached five figures.

Full Tilt Poker Game #5425804448: Table Norway (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 19:55:51 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($88,901.50)
Seat 2: Eila ($55,925.50)
Hoss_TBF posts the small blind of $250
Eila posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,000
Eila raises to $1,500
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** FLOP *** [4c Ac 9c]
Eila bets $500
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,000
Eila raises to $1,500
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** TURN *** [4c Ac 9c] [7s]
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [4c Ac 9c 7s] [2d]
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Eila shows [Ad Tc] a pair of Aces
Hoss_TBF mucks
Eila wins the pot ($9,999.50) with a pair of Aces
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $10,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [4c Ac 9c 7s 2d]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (small blind) mucked
Seat 2: Eila (big blind) collected ($9,999.50)

‘Hoss_TBF’ may have won some money back on this hand. Flopping bottom pair was good enough for a call, and turning three of a kind, or trips, was good enough for ‘Hoss’ to play to see a river, which made the winning full house to take down the following hand.

Full Tilt Poker Game #5425839666: Table Tiger (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 19:58:45 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($46,702)
Seat 2: Eila ($43,169.50)
Eila posts the small blind of $250
Hoss_TBF posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Eila raises to $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** FLOP *** [Qc Tc 6c]
Hoss_TBF checks
Eila bets $500
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** TURN *** [Qc Tc 6c] [6s]
Hoss_TBF checks
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $2,000
Eila has 15 seconds left to act
Eila calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [Qc Tc 6c 6s] [As]
Hoss_TBF bets $1,000
Eila calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Hoss_TBF shows [Ah 6d] a full house, Sixes full of Aces
Eila mucks
Hoss_TBF wins the pot ($8,999.50) with a full house, Sixes full of Aces
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $9,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [Qc Tc 6c 6s As]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (big blind) collected ($8,999.50)
Seat 2: Eila (small blind) mucked

‘Eila’ would have none of that. ‘Eila’ flops a mere bottom pair on a scary board. However, the player put three bets in on the flop. On the turn, ‘Eila’ picked up a flush draw and called a bet of $1,000 to make the flush on the river and take down the following big hand.

Full Tilt Poker Game #5425900319: Table Norway (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 20:03:45 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($90,147)
Seat 2: Eila ($54,671)
Eila posts the small blind of $250
Hoss_TBF posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Eila raises to $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,500
Eila calls $500
*** FLOP *** [9h Js Qc]
Hoss_TBF bets $500
Eila raises to $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,500
Eila calls $500
*** TURN *** [9h Js Qc] [3c]
Hoss_TBF bets $1,000
Eila calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [9h Js Qc 3c] [Tc]
Hoss_TBF checks
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Eila shows [4c 9c] a flush, Queen high
Hoss_TBF mucks
Eila wins the pot ($9,999.50) with a flush, Queen high
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $10,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [9h Js Qc 3c Tc]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (big blind) mucked
Seat 2: Eila (small blind) collected ($9,999.50)
Eila’s roll continued by taking down a $12,000 hnd with a full boat.

‘Eila’ continued taking down big hands, this time check raising the flop that made the player three of a kind. Rivering a full house led to ‘Eila’ taking down another big hand, this one also for $12,000.

Full Tilt Poker Game #5426068155: Table Tiger (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 20:17:37 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($71,025.50)
Seat 2: Eila ($48,826)
Hoss_TBF posts the small blind of $250
Eila posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,000
Eila calls $500
*** FLOP *** [7d 5s 7s]
Eila checks
Hoss_TBF bets $500
Eila raises to $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** TURN *** [7d 5s 7s] [Kc]
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $2,000
Eila raises to $3,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [7d 5s 7s Kc] [3h]
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Eila shows [7c 3c] a full house, Sevens full of Threes
Hoss_TBF mucks
Eila wins the pot ($11,999.50) with a full house, Sevens full of Threes
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $12,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [7d 5s 7s Kc 3h]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (small blind) mucked
Seat 2: Eila (big blind) collected ($11,999.50)
‘Hoss_TBF’ tried to stop the losing streak, and did a good job here. As mentioned early, quads were showed twice tonight, once here. Flopping three three’s should have assured ‘Hoss’ that they were holding the winning hand. However, just for good measure, the last three in the deck fell on the turn, giving ‘Hoss’ quads to take down the following pot.

Full Tilt Poker Game #5426093352: Table Tiger (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 20:19:41 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($72,024)
Seat 2: Eila ($47,825.50)
Eila posts the small blind of $250
Hoss_TBF posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Eila raises to $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** FLOP *** [3d 3c Kd]
Hoss_TBF checks
Eila bets $500
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,000
Eila calls $500
*** TURN *** [3d 3c Kd] [3h]
Hoss_TBF bets $1,000
Eila calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [3d 3c Kd 3h] [Th]
Hoss_TBF bets $1,000
Eila raises to $2,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $3,000
Eila calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Hoss_TBF shows [3s Qs] four of a kind, Threes
Eila mucks
Hoss_TBF wins the pot ($11,999.50) with four of a kind, Threes
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $12,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [3d 3c Kd 3h Th]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (big blind) collected ($11,999.50)
Seat 2: Eila (small blind) mucked

As seemed to happen all night, ‘Eila’ answered in a big way. Here, the biggest hand of the session was played. At the showdown, Eila showed a flopped two pair to take down the pot worth $13,000.

Full Tilt Poker Game #5426346526: Table Norway (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 20:40:23 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($75,130)
Seat 2: Eila ($69,651)
Eila posts the small blind of $250
Hoss_TBF posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Eila raises to $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,500
Eila calls $500
*** FLOP *** [3d 6c Td]
Hoss_TBF bets $500
Eila raises to $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** TURN *** [3d 6c Td] [Ks]
Hoss_TBF checks
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $2,000
Eila raises to $3,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [3d 6c Td Ks] [4h]
Hoss_TBF checks
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Eila shows [Ts 6d] two pair, Tens and Sixes
Hoss_TBF mucks
Eila wins the pot ($12,999.50) with two pair, Tens and Sixes
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $13,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [3d 6c Td Ks 4h]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (big blind) mucked
Seat 2: Eila (small blind) collected ($12,999.50)

No one said poker didn’t have a luck factor. Here, we see what leads to a winning session sometimes: cracking kings with 9-6 off-suit. ‘Eila’ flopped a middle pair of nines, while ‘Hoss’ held two kings, for an overpair to the board. A six fell on the turn to give ‘Eila’ two pair, which turned out to be good enough to win the following hand worth $12,000.

Full Tilt Poker Game #5426373017: Table Norway (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 20:42:30 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($67,379.50)
Seat 2: Eila ($77,400)
Eila posts the small blind of $250
Hoss_TBF posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Eila raises to $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,500
Eila has 15 seconds left to act
Eila calls $500
*** FLOP *** [9s Qc 7h]
Hoss_TBF bets $500
Eila calls $500
*** TURN *** [9s Qc 7h] [6c]
Hoss_TBF bets $1,000
Eila raises to $2,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $3,000
Eila calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [9s Qc 7h 6c] [2c]
Hoss_TBF bets $1,000
Eila calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Hoss_TBF shows [Kh Kc] a pair of Kings
Eila shows [9d 6h] two pair, Nines and Sixes
Eila wins the pot ($11,999.50) with two pair, Nines and Sixes
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $12,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [9s Qc 7h 6c 2c]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (big blind) showed [Kh Kc] and lost with a pair of Kings
Seat 2: Eila (small blind) showed [9d 6h] and won ($11,999.50) with two pair, Nines and Sixes

A true hot streak was being shown here, as ‘Eila’ wins yet another five figure pot. Here, the rier was kind enough to bring a straight to ‘Eila.’

Full Tilt Poker Game #5426500905: Table Tiger (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 20:52:38 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($99,756.50)
Seat 2: Eila ($20,062.50)
Eila posts the small blind of $250
Hoss_TBF posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Eila raises to $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,500
Eila calls $500
*** FLOP *** [Js 7c 2s]
Hoss_TBF bets $500
Eila calls $500
*** TURN *** [Js 7c 2s] [6d]
Hoss_TBF bets $1,000
Eila raises to $2,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [Js 7c 2s 6d] [4h]
Hoss_TBF checks
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Eila shows [5h 8h] a straight, Eight high
Hoss_TBF mucks
Eila wins the pot ($9,999.50) with a straight, Eight high
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $10,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [Js 7c 2s 6d 4h]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (big blind) mucked
Seat 2: Eila (small blind) collected ($9,999.50)

‘Eila’ continued to amaze by winning yet another big pot. Flopping top pair of sixes and being raised the whole way wasn’t enough to scare ‘Eila’ out of this hand. Oh, and rivering two pair helped.

Full Tilt Poker Game #5426616261: Table Norway (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 21:01:50 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($66,370)
Seat 2: Eila ($78,391.50)
Eila posts the small blind of $250
Hoss_TBF posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Eila raises to $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** FLOP *** [6c 2s 2h]
Hoss_TBF checks
Eila bets $500
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** TURN *** [6c 2s 2h] [9c]
Hoss_TBF checks
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $2,000
Eila raises to $3,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [6c 2s 2h 9c] [4s]
Hoss_TBF checks
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Eila shows [9s Qd] two pair, Nines and Twos
Hoss_TBF mucks
Eila wins the pot ($10,999.50) with two pair, Nines and Twos
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $11,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [6c 2s 2h 9c 4s]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (big blind) mucked
Seat 2: Eila (small blind) collected ($10,999.50)

‘Hoss_TBF’ tried to fight back. Here, the player flopped three nines. Just like last time, confidence wasn’t needed, but brought anyway, as the turn brought the case nine to give ‘Hoss’ the win and a $12,000 hand.

Full Tilt Poker Game #5426600307: Table Tiger (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 21:00:33 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($87,003)
Seat 2: Eila ($32,807.50)
Eila posts the small blind of $250
Hoss_TBF posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Eila raises to $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,500
Eila calls $500
*** FLOP *** [9d 9h 5s]
Hoss_TBF bets $500
Eila calls $500
*** TURN *** [9d 9h 5s] [9s]
Hoss_TBF bets $1,000
Eila raises to $2,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $3,000
Eila calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [9d 9h 5s 9s] [Jh]
Hoss_TBF bets $1,000
Eila calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Hoss_TBF shows [Kc 9c] four of a kind, Nines
Eila mucks
Hoss_TBF wins the pot ($11,999.50) with four of a kind, Nines
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $12,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [9d 9h 5s 9s Jh]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (big blind) collected ($11,999.50)
Seat 2: Eila (small blind) mucked

As we saw all night, however, ‘Eila’ answered. This time, an ace kicker was enough to propel ‘Eila’ to the winners circle as both players flopped the top pair on the board. The ace was worth $10,000 here.

Full Tilt Poker Game #5426849744: Table Norway (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 21:20:07 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($73,609.50)
Seat 2: Eila ($71,134)
Hoss_TBF posts the small blind of $250
Eila posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,000
Eila raises to $1,500
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** FLOP *** [7c 5c 4c]
Eila bets $500
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** TURN *** [7c 5c 4c] [2d]
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $2,000
Eila calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [7c 5c 4c 2d] [Js]
Eila checks
Hoss_TBF bets $1,000
Eila calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Hoss_TBF shows [7d Th] a pair of Sevens
Eila shows [Ad 7s] a pair of Sevens
Eila wins the pot ($9,999.50) with a pair of Sevens
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $10,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [7c 5c 4c 2d Js]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (small blind) showed [7d Th] and lost with a pair of Sevens
Seat 2: Eila (big blind) showed [Ad 7s] and won ($9,999.50) with a pair of Sevens

Again, luck plays a factor in all big nights, and tonight was no different. Pocket jacks are a powerful hand, especially heads up. Especially when you flop a set. ‘Eila’ used the flopped set to win the following hand and $12,000.

Full Tilt Poker Game #5426866842: Table Norway (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 21:21:26 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($72,858.50)
Seat 2: Eila ($71,883.50)
Hoss_TBF posts the small blind of $250
Eila posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,000
Eila has 15 seconds left to act
Eila raises to $1,500
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** FLOP *** [6h Ks Jh]
Eila bets $500
Hoss_TBF calls $500
*** TURN *** [6h Ks Jh] [5d]
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $2,000
Eila raises to $3,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [6h Ks Jh 5d] [2s]
Eila bets $1,000
Hoss_TBF calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Eila shows [Js Jc] three of a kind, Jacks
Hoss_TBF mucks
Eila wins the pot ($11,999.50) with three of a kind, Jacks
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $12,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [6h Ks Jh 5d 2s]
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (small blind) mucked
Seat 2: Eila (big blind) collected ($11,999.50)

‘Hoss’ took some money back in the final hand of the session. On quite a scary board, Ace King was good enough to take down $10,000 when ‘Hoss’ flopped top pair/top kicker.

Full Tilt Poker Game #5427300963: Table Tiger (heads up) – $500/$1000 – Limit Hold’em – 21:55:04 ET – 2008/02/27
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF ($66,475)
Seat 2: Eila ($83,276.50)
Eila posts the small blind of $250
Hoss_TBF posts the big blind of $500
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Eila raises to $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,500
Eila calls $500
*** FLOP *** [Th Kh Jh]
Hoss_TBF bets $500
Eila raises to $1,000
Hoss_TBF raises to $1,500
Eila calls $500
*** TURN *** [Th Kh Jh] [9d]
Hoss_TBF bets $1,000
Eila calls $1,000
*** RIVER *** [Th Kh Jh 9d] [4d]
Hoss_TBF bets $1,000
Eila calls $1,000
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Hoss_TBF shows [Ah Ks] a pair of Kings
Eila mucks
Hoss_TBF wins the pot ($9,999.50) with a pair of Kings
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $10,000 | Rake $0.50
Board: [Th Kh Jh 9d 4d]

Overall, the night belonged to ‘Eila.’ Short buying paid off, and was worth well over $20,000. However, ‘Hoss_TBF’ is a well known high stakes Limit Texas Hold ‘Em player, and will live to play another day.
Seat 1: Hoss_TBF (big blind) collected ($9,999.50)
Seat 2: Eila (small blind) mucked