Event 14 (Day 1A): Teitelbaum Goes From "Peanuts To Piles"

"Battles At The Beach"

Event 14 ($1,500 No Limit Hold'em Main Event $500,000 GTD)

Level 6 (Blinds 200/400/50)

Total Entries: 82

Evan Teitelbaum (Parkland, FL)

Just over an hour ago, Evan Teitelbaum was down to just 8,000 in chips, which is less than one-third of the day's starting stack.  It was still over (40) big blinds at the time, but Evan was clearly trending in the wrong direction.  He would river a straight against a player who had trips, more than doubling up in the hand, and feeling like he had some "new life."

"When I get over 30,000 again, you guys are definitely in trouble," Teitelbaum stated to what are now his former table mates.  Evan continued to trend upwards after that hand, and just moments ago doubled up once again, moving him close to the top of the leaderboard.

Evan opened UTG to 800, with action folding all the way around to the big blind.  The player in the big blind three-bet to 2,500, which was followed by Teitelbaum four-betting to 8,000.  The big blind made the call, and after seeing a flop of J♠ 6♣ 8♠, led out for 11,500.  It didn't take Teitelbaum long to make his next move, as he announced himself all-in for over 30,000 (having the player in the big blind covered).  After about three minutes of thought, Evan's opponent decided to make the call, and wasn't happy to see Teitelbaum roll over A♥ A♦.  

The player in the big blind held Q♥ Q♠, and while he stood up and shook hands with Evan after the A♠ on the turn, he may not have realized that he gained more equity with a spade draw.  The feeling of defeat was a correct one though, as the river brought the 3♣, sealing the win for Teitelbaum.

Evan Tietelbaum - 78,000