Event #12: $1,650 Pot Limit Omaha
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"Champion James Sherrill"
August 13, 2009
Congratulations To James Sherrill, Winner Of Event 12: $1,650 Pot Limit Omaha ($25,500)
It took just under 16 hours, but we finally have a winner of Event 12: $1,650 Pot Limit Omaha event of the 2009 Victorian Poker Championships!
James Sherrill came to the final table as chip leader, and for most of its duration held onto his lead fairly tightly.
Seated amongst some of the best Omaha players Australia has to offer in Sam Youssef, Con Tsapkounis and Michael Guttman; there would be one that was clear favourite due to his skill and class - local Van Marcus.
Marcus played some fantastic poker mixed with aggression and poise to wrestle the chip lead three-handed and take a near six-to-one advantage into heads up play with Sherrill.
However a mix of luck, patience and good timing would see Sherrill snatch the lead back in his favour, and after the final conflicting hand of full house-over-full house we had our champion.
Sherrill will take home $25,500 for his efforts and also his first title - which was the most rewarding part in his opinion!
Congratulations once again to James Sherrill for capturing the Event 12 title, and make sure to join the PokerNetwork team in just under eight hours at 12:30pm for the High Stakes Holdem.
James Sherrill came to the final table as chip leader, and for most of its duration held onto his lead fairly tightly.
Seated amongst some of the best Omaha players Australia has to offer in Sam Youssef, Con Tsapkounis and Michael Guttman; there would be one that was clear favourite due to his skill and class - local Van Marcus.
Marcus played some fantastic poker mixed with aggression and poise to wrestle the chip lead three-handed and take a near six-to-one advantage into heads up play with Sherrill.
However a mix of luck, patience and good timing would see Sherrill snatch the lead back in his favour, and after the final conflicting hand of full house-over-full house we had our champion.
Sherrill will take home $25,500 for his efforts and also his first title - which was the most rewarding part in his opinion!
Congratulations once again to James Sherrill for capturing the Event 12 title, and make sure to join the PokerNetwork team in just under eight hours at 12:30pm for the High Stakes Holdem.
"Van Marcus eliminated in 2nd place"
August 13, 2009
Van Marcus Eliminated In 2nd Place ($19,500); James Sherrill Wins!
Van Marcus limped the button and James Sherrill checked his option.
The flop of
fell down and a bet of 25,000 follow from Sherrill. Marcus called to see the 
land on the turn.
Sherrill checked and Marcus fired 35,000, only to be check-raised to 100,000 by Sherrill. Marcus mulled over a decision before moving all in; and was insta-called by Sherrill.
Marcus:
Sherrill:
With Marcus drawing dead, he threw his hand in the muck as he exchanged a congratulatory handshake when the
fell on the river.
Marcus won't be going empty handed as he picks up $19,500 for his efforts.
The flop of
fell down and a bet of 25,000 follow from Sherrill. Marcus called to see the land on the turn.Sherrill checked and Marcus fired 35,000, only to be check-raised to 100,000 by Sherrill. Marcus mulled over a decision before moving all in; and was insta-called by Sherrill.
Marcus:
Sherrill:
With Marcus drawing dead, he threw his hand in the muck as he exchanged a congratulatory handshake when the
fell on the river.Marcus won't be going empty handed as he picks up $19,500 for his efforts.
Sherrill Cracks Set
Van Marcus made it 40,000 to go with James Sherrill making the call.
The flop fell down
and Sherrill pushed all his chips into the middle with Marcus making the call.
Sherrill:
Marcus:
The turn would land a
and river a 
to see Sherrill take a huge advantage - doubling to 605,000 in chips.
The flop fell down
and Sherrill pushed all his chips into the middle with Marcus making the call.Sherrill:
Marcus:
The turn would land a
and river a to see Sherrill take a huge advantage - doubling to 605,000 in chips.Round 21 Blinds: 10000/20000 Ante: 0
"James Sherrill"
August 13, 2009
Sherrill Doubles
Van Marcus bumped it to 40,000 from the button before James Sherrill made it 120,000 from the big blind.
Marcus called and Sherrill moved his last 134,000 dark and when the
flop fell, Marcus made the call.
Marcus:
Sherrill:
The turn and river would run out running sevens in the
and 
to see Sherrill double through to 500,000.
Marcus called and Sherrill moved his last 134,000 dark and when the
flop fell, Marcus made the call.Marcus:
Sherrill:
The turn and river would run out running sevens in the
and to see Sherrill double through to 500,000.Round 20 Blinds: 8000/16000 Ante: 0
Heads Up Counts
Van Marcus - 622,000
James Sherrill - 193,000
James Sherrill - 193,000
Sam Youssef Eliminated In 3rd Place ($14,500)
Sam Youssef potted to 42,000 from the button and Van Marcus made the call from the big blind.
The flop of
was checked by Marcus to see Youssef move all in, and be met with an insta-call by Marcus.
Youssef:
Marcus:
The turn and river fell the and 
to see Youssef exit in third place to take play to heads-up.
The flop of
was checked by Marcus to see Youssef move all in, and be met with an insta-call by Marcus.Youssef:
Marcus:
The turn and river fell the
and to see Youssef exit in third place to take play to heads-up.Youssef Bluffs Into Van
Van Marcus limped in from the small blind, only to call an additional pot raise by Sam Youssef.
The flop of
was checked to see the 
land on the turn and a pot bet from Youssef follow. Marcus called and checked the river dark to see Youssef also follow suit.
The river of the didn't change anything as Youssef was bluffing with Ace-high while Marcus held 
for a flush.
The flop of
was checked to see the land on the turn and a pot bet from Youssef follow. Marcus called and checked the river dark to see Youssef also follow suit.The river of the
didn't change anything as Youssef was bluffing with Ace-high while Marcus held for a flush.