There is a Peppermill tradition that involves popular Peppermill poker tournament employees, Billy V. and Jocelyn Treadwell. They always team up for the Mixed Doubles event and there is always a hefty bounty prize pool for their destruction. The donation for cash and prizes has a snowballing effect and this year has grown larger than ever.
As of this writing the team eliminating Billy and Jocelyn will be awarded; Susie Isaacs book, MsPoker: Up Close and Personal, $40 American cash contributed by Bill Eichel, $40 Canadian cash donated by Buddy Ashmore, the "Gambler Doll" (it sings and dances) from Patty Pfiel, one week of Ostomy supplies from Dr. Saltus, a 1-hour Psycotherapy or Hypnosis session for the problem of your choice, from Dr. Ray Babb, two money clips from Ray Green's construction company in Bismark, ND, a 1-hour physical evaluation (must go to Anchorage, Alaska) from Larry Seethaler, a two day fly fishing trip at the Spotted Bear Ranch compliments of Kirk Gentry (a $1200-$1500 value), and a beautiful Konica, 18 exposure, black and white disposable camera from your's truly. The list contiues to grow, and could eaily be worth more than first place by the beginning of the event. Also a tradition, if Billy and Jocelyn even make it to the money, they will win their own bounty. This has only happened once in the history of poker.
The second main event of the Spring Poker Tournament was a $225 buy-in No-Limit event and drew 156 entrants. The final table began at 8:45 with 40 minute rounds, a $200 ante and the blinds were $500-$1,000.
On the second hand of play, Doug Shannon raised Marvin Lang’s big blind $4,000, Marvin moved all-in for $14,200 and Doug called with his remaining $13,600. Marvin turned over K-Q and Doug had pocket jacks. The flop came A-9-8. The turn card came a jack giving Doug trips and Marvin had some hope with a straight draw. The river produced a three and that left Marvin with $600.
The next hand found Marvin on the small blind with only $100 after posting. Glen Garrod raised $4,000 and Marvin called. This time Marvin turned over K-8 and Glen showed K-J. The flop came with a king but Glen had Marvin out-kicked with his jack. To make matters worse a jack came on the river giving Glen kings and jacks. Marvin was the first casualty and was forced to take 9th place and $825.
On the 16th hand of play another player was dismissed. Marie Gabert was on the small blind, Khiem was the big blind, Todd Aron called, Jorge Cruz called, Doug called, Marie apparently couldn’t resist the appeal of a multi-way pot and called another $1,000 on her small blind and Khiem checked. The flop came 7-8-4, Marie bet $6,000 and Todd was her only customer. The turn card was an ace, Marie moved all-in for $5,500 and Todd called. Marie showed J-8 and Todd turned over J-10. The river came a 10 and Todd sent Marie home in 8th place with $988.
Two players were eliminated in the first half hour of play and at 9:30 the blinds went to $700-$1,500 with a $300 ante.
Twenty minutes later, at 9:50 there was another casualty. David Hanson raises all-in with his last $6,000 and Jorge called. David had A-Q and Jorge showed pocket eights. The flop came 2-8-6 giving Jorge a set of eights and making it impossible for David to win. David took 7th place and $1,205.
David was the only casualty at that limit and at 10:10 the blinds went to $1,000-$2,000 with a $500 ante. Chips moved around the table but no one was eliminated during that level and at 11:00 the blinds went to $1,500-$3,000 with a $700 ante.
Two hands later Todd called Khiem’s $8,000 raise with his last $6,000. Khiem showed A-7 offsuit and Todd had K-10 of clubs. The flop came Jd-7c-As, the turn came an eight of clubs, giving Todd hopes of making a club flush but the river card was a disappointing three of spades for Todd and Khiem won with ace-high. Todd took home $1,483 for his 6th place finish.
Three hands later Doug moved all-in and got called by Khiem. This time Khiem showed pocket queens and Doug had A-7 of diamonds. The flop came 8-7-3, no diamonds. The turn card was a six and the river was another three. Khiem’s queens held up and Doug was forced to take 5th place and $1,015.
Four hands later the railbirds witnessed the hand of the night. Dennis Derge moved all-in for $5,600, Khiem raised to $10,000, Glen moved all-in for $3,400 more, and Khiem called. Dennis rolled over A-J offsuit, Khiem showed A-J of clubs and Glen proudly showed the best hand, A-Q of diamonds.
Things looked good for Glen and pretty dismal for Dennis and Khiem. When the flop hit the board Khiem came out of his chair and the crowd let out a loud roar, you guessed it, Khiem made the nut flush on the flop and sent two players to the rail. Dennis took 4th place and $2,625 and Glen took home $3,737 for 3rd place.
Khiem became the chip leader with $104,000 and Jorge had around $52,000. Khiem was the winner of the Limit Hold’em event on Friday. The possibility of back-to-back champion-ship titles for Khiem, was strong.
Nine hands went by with Khiem holding on to the chip lead and then things took a turn for the worse for Khiem. Jorge raised to $20,000, Khiem moved all-in and Jorge called all-in. Khiem had pocket sevens and Jorge showed A-J. The flop came K-9-4, Khiem was in the lead with the pocket sevens. The turn came an ace and Jorge was in the lead. Khiem was calling for a seven on the river but it came a deuce and Jorge’s aces held up. Jorge was now the chip leader after winning over $100,000 in that pot.
Eight hands later Jorge raised $6,500, Khiem reraised all-in and Jorge called. Khiem showed Q-J and Jorge rolled over A-10. The flop came 8-2-K, and Jorge was in the lead with ace high. The turn card was a five and the river was another eight and Jorge was declared the winner with ace high. Khiem had to settle for 2nd place and $5,653.
At 11:40 Jorge won the No-Limit Hold’em event, took home $10,039 a beautiful trophy, and a TOC qualification.
Congratulations, Jorge.
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