$250 Classic Rockers (Seniors 45+) NLH (Re-Entry)
Blinds 6k/12k/2k ante
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa regular Ben Thompson makes quick work of Bob O’Rourke to win the Seniors event.
Thompson has a 5-1 chip lead at the start of heads up play and wins their first all in showdown.
Thompson
O’Rourke
“How about a six,” asks Thompson as the cards roll off.
Flop: (O’Rourke still leads)
Turn: (no change)
“How about a six,” Thompson asks again.
River:
Thompson’s wish is answered and he gets the knockout with a pair of 6s
“I played real well today,” says Thompson, who credited his success to an early double-up with when he flopped a full house.
“I want to give credit to Wally (Maddah) and Marsha (Wolak) who gave me good advice.”
Thompson earns $8,126 for the win, along with a $3,500 seat in to the Summer Poker Open Championship Event.