Dwan is in command at the 30,000 hand mark
Tom Dwan looks set to end 2009 on a brighter note as he nears a $1 million lead in the durrrr challenge. It’s been a grim year online for Dwan, as he shoulders a $5.5 million deficit – the result of a titanic battle with Isildur1.
The challenge has proved to be a bit of an anti-climax, overshadowed by the high stakes crusades of Martonas and Isildur1. It went stale over the summer months, as a busy World Series of Poker schedule prevented any hands being played. But with the tournament calendar over for this year, the two Team Full Tilt members sat down and gave railbirds a festive treat.
Dwan and Antonius engaged in a 2,000 hand session, boosting the total hands played to 30,000. Durrrr ran out a $225k winner to increase his overall lead to $937k. Should he hold out over the next 20,000 hands, Dwan stands to win an additional $500k, as part of the 3-1 proposition bet. But nothing is guaranteed, with PLO proving to be the most volatile poker variant over the past few months.
Dwan (4
10 5
J) received a huge slice of luck, as he hit runner, runner to take down a $259k pot. The board panned out J 6 8
3
2 to gift durrrr the nut straight. Other highlights included a $238k pot. Both played moved all in on a K 7 J board, with Antonius tabling Q 9 J K for top two pair, and Dwan J 8 9 10 for a pair and a powerful wrap draw. The turn and river bricked 7, 9 respectively to give Dwan the straight and the pot.
Antonius enjoyed some respite when he scooped a $227k pot, with both players moving all in on a 3 10 9 3 board. Dwan revealed 8 9 6 10 for two pair and an inside straight draw, and Antonius A 5 J A for a higher two pair. The A on the river was the nail in the coffin for Dwan, giving the measured Finn a full house.