2010 WSOP Main Event Final Table Thoughts by Bernard Lee



The 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table was one of the most exciting installments in the past several years.  Due to the lengthy final table bubble back in July, the action was fast and furious with numerous all-ins, setting up several dramatic hands.  With only two players sitting above the chip average at the start, several short stacks would have to make their stand within the first few hours.  Once Jason Senti pushed all-in on the second hand of the night, the tone was definitely set and the players were off and running. The final table witnessed a seesaw affair, as Jonathan Duhamel entered the night as the chip leader, but, to the excitement of the entire Penn and Teller Theater, Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi took over the chip lead with seven players remaining. However, after “The Grinder’s” fifth place elimination, Joseph Cheong took control during short-handed play.  Unfortunately, Cheong’s mistimed six-bet into Duhamel’s pocket queens basically ended his night.  In the end, the chip lead came back full circle and Duhamel was crowned the 2010 WSOP Main Event champion. Congratulations to Duhamel!  Not only did he break the November Nine chip leader jinx, but the 23 year ...

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