Saturday, April 17, 2010

Event 10: Champion - Mehta

Omaha/Stud 8B
$350 + $50

Sharad Mehta (Cherry Hill, NJ) had a commanding chip lead when they got to heads-up play.

Michael Brottman (Hamilton Square, NJ) got all-in pre-flop holding 8532 (two diamonds) against Sharad's K742 (two hearts). The board came A K 9 6 A with three diamonds, giving Michael the flush and the scoop to double up.

Sharad Mehta - 1st place

They continued trading pots until the game changed to 7-card Stud. Despite scooping one pot, Michael was unable to overcome Sharad's chip advantage. The final blow came when Sharad made a flush and Michael was unable to produce a low. Sharad scooped for the win.

Sharad Mehta finished 1st, earning $9,268. Sharad said this win is for his granddaughter who is 60 days old today.

Michael Brottman - 2nd place

Michael Brottman finished 2nd for $5,031.

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