Texas Holdem Poker

Dutch Poker Players
There are many beloved poker players who come from the Netherlands, some very highly regarded in the poker community. One recently well-known poker player from the Netherlands is Rob Hollink, who took home three wins from the 2008 WSOP, one of which was first place in Event #30, the World Championship Limit Hold ‘em. He also placed 15th in Event #19 Pot-Limit Omaha and 22nd in Event #50 World Championship Pot-Limit Omaha.

Another rising star from Amsterdam in the poker world is Noah Boeken, born in 1981. Like many other professional poker players from all parts of the world, his strategy skills came from excelling in the game Magic: The Gathering, which prepped him for a successful career in poker. His big break came from his 1st place win at the 2005 Scandinavian Open when he took down Ram Vaswani for almost $200K.
Boeken is often called Mini-Marcel after his mentor, fellow Dutchman and intercontinental poker champion, Marcel Luske, who is probably the most well-known of Dutch poker players. Luske is also known as the “Flying Dutchman” as he started out playing poker all over Europe, flying from city to city to compete in tournaments. Luske is an avid player at many high-stakes live events and a winner of millions of dollars. This classy poker giant, also from Amsterdam, is the definition of poker etiquette and his stylish air is pleasantly complemented by his acute sense of humor, known for breaking out in song at the tables and wearing upside down sunglasses. Being an older poker player gives him an edge against the young guns that populate the tables these days. He approaches poker with respect and in 2001 was ranked as the number one player in Europe, later to be European Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004. In 2008, he ranked as 150th on the Player of the Year list, up from 884th in 2007. Needless to say, he’s not new to poker.
Luske taught Boeken that there is a place for modesty and respect for yourself and others in poker and in life, in general. Luske has been called “Poker’s Roving Ambassador” for the goodwill he exhibits among his opponents. He embodies the honorable character of the region he represents and teaches Boeken to do the same. These two players are seen together often, representing the past, present, and future of Netherlands poker. Both of these poker players from the Netherlands are proud of the role they have played in Dutch poker, as well as global poker. They have a huge Dutch following, and many of their fans are inspired by them enough to follow in their footsteps. Luske, especially, has done a great job promoting poker as a rather admirable job in the Netherlands.

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