Feb 1, 2017
Said Qartomy (pictured) raises all in preflop for 179,000 under the gun, and Nicholas Immekus calls on the cutoff. The two players then table their cards.
Qartomy:
Immekus:
Board:
Qartomy doubles up to survive with 390,000, and Immekus is down to 239,000 after the hand. Said’s brother and professional poker player Ray cheers loudly from the rail after the hand. This is Said’s first WPT tournament, and Ray has been coaching him as he makes a deep run in the event.
Said Qartomy – 390,000 (32 bb)
Nicholas Immekus – 239,000 (19 bb)