2008/2009 WSOP Circuit Event - Caesars Palace (LV)
Event #22 - Championship Event
Date:
Monday, April 27, 2009 to Thursday, April 30, 2009
Buy-In:
$5,150
Prize Pool:
$896,950
Entrants:
187
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:31:10
Congratulations to Justin Bonomo, Caesars Las Vegas WSOP Circuit Champion! ($237,692)
It took just about four hours of heads-up play, but finally Justin Bonomo has emerged as the winner of the WSOP Circuit event here at Caesars Las Vegas! It may have taken awhile, but it was all worth it in the end for Bonomo.
Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi and Bonomo battled back and forth all evening. Multiple times, one of the players would drop below one million chips, but then battle back up to get level or even take back the chip lead. Finally though, Bonomo was able to put together a nice string of wins in big pots to cripple The Grinder and then eventually finish things off in back-to-back hands.
Bonomo will take home just under $240,000 for his win, along with the gold WSOP Circuit champion ring and a $10,000 seat into the WSOP Main Event!
This wraps things up from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Once again, congratulations to Michael Mizrachi on his finish and to Justin Bonomo on his win! We'll see you on the next stop in New Orleans.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:26:36
Michael Mizrachi Eliminated in 2nd Place ($143,512)
After losing 225,000 chips to Justin Bonomo's three queens, Michael Mizrachi pushed all in preflop with 
. Bonomo, who had a commanding chip lead, instantly called with 
.
The flop of 
didn't give Mizrachi much hope, but the 
gave him a gutshot draw for the win. The river was unkind though, bringing the 
and giving the title to Justin Bonomo.
Mizrachi earned $143,512 for second place, while Bonomo took home $237,692 and the Champion's ring for the victory.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:16:36
Chip Count Update
Mizrachi is down to 600,000 while Bonomo now has 4.1 million.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:13:24
Grinder Wins a Little Back
Both players limped and saw the flop of 
.
Justin Bonomo check-called Michael Mizrachi's 60,000 bet and led out for 125,000 on the turn when the 
hit the board. Grinder called and the river brought the 
.
When both players checked, Bonomo said "You win" and mucked his hand. Grinder showed 
to take the pot.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:55:24
On and On
Not much big action has happened lately, but the battle is going back and forth by a few hundred thousand. Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi just ran out of the room for a quick two-minute bathroom break.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:39:20
Bonomo Makes a Huge Call
All the money got in preflop once again.
Justin Bonomo raised to 80,000 preflop and Michael Mizrachi pushed all in. Bonomo took a long time to make his decision, saying he really didn't know what to do. Finally, he called, showing 
and dominating Mizrachi's 
.
When the board ran out 
, Bonomo's kicker played and he scooped the pot.
Bonomo now has 2.9 million chips to Mizrachi's 1.8 million.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:25:26
By the Way...
Heads-up play has now lasted longer than the rest of the final table action.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:18:07
Bonomo Bounces Back
All the money got in preflop once again. This time, Justin Bonomo shoved with 
and Michael Mizrachi called with 
.
The flop of 
gave Bonomo the nut flush draw, which he completed when the 
hit the turn. A meaningless 
on the river doubled Bonomo up and the player again have almost even stacks.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:12:59
Kings Against Queens
From the button, Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi raised to 100,000. Justin Bonomo elected to reraise to 300,000. Mizrachi then moved all in and Bonomo quickly called!
Showdown:
Mizrachi:
Bonomo: 
The ground flourished to gather around the table to witness the flop. It came 
. The turn brought the 
and then the river brought the . The Grinder's railbirds clapped their hands in excitement.
Bonomo is down to under one million chips, with Mizrachi bumping himself up to 3,670,000.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:57:38
We're Back
The players have returned and cards are in the air.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:52:50
Updated Chip Counts
Justin Bonomo - 2,997,000
Michael Mizrachi - 1,678,000
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:42:19
Break
The players are taking a 15-minute break.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:31:30
It's Not Over Yet
All the money got in preflop as Justin Bonomo shoved with and Michael Mizrachi called with 
.
The flop of gave Bonomo the nut flush draw, which he completed when the 
landed on the turn. After a meaningless 
on the turn, Bonomo doubled up and is now back to 2.8 million chips.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:24:15
Quick Update
Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi just won a decent pot with pocket aces and despite chipping back up a little, Justin Bonomo is back down to 970,000.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:19:47
Chipping Up Slowly
Justin Bonomo has taken down a succession of small pots and built his chip stack back to about 1.3 million. Michael Mizrachi still has him well-covered with a stack of about 3.3 million.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:11:27
The Tides Have Turned
Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi - 3,600,000
Justin Bonomo - 960,000
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:10:13
Mizrachi Storms to the Front
Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi raised to 80,000 preflop and Justin Bonomo called. The flop came down 
.
Bonomo bet 180,000 and Mizrachi called before the turn brought the . Bonomo checked and The Grinder fired 360,000. Bonomo called.
The river was the 
and Bonomo checked. Mizrachi moved all in for 1,250,000. Bonomo tanked and then made the call.
Mizrachi showed 
for a full house and Bonomo mucked his hand. He was left with 960,000 chips.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:02:43
Mizrachi Grinds His Way Back
Just when Justin Bonomo had built a commanding lead, Michael Mizrachi fought his way back.
Bonomo called Mizrachi's 150,000 bet on the board of 
and, when the fell on the river, Mizrachi bet another 500,000. Bonomo tanked for about 30 seconds before making the call. He quickly mucked his hand when Mizrachi turned over for the king-high straight.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:50:45
Big Blow to Mizrachi
On a flop of , Justin Bonomo bet 75,000 and Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi called.
The turn brought the and Bonomo fired 120,000. The Grinder called.
The river was the 
and Bonomo fired 335,000. Mizrachi made the call and then mucked after Bonomo showed his trip fours with 
.
Mizrachi is now under 700,000 chips.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:46:52
Mizrachi Loses a Small One
On the board of , Justin Bonomo bet 240,000 and was raised to 440,000 by Michael Mizrachi from the button. After making the call, both players checked the 
on the river and Bonomo showed for two pair.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:29:44
More Heads-Up Action
Both players put in 80,000 preflop after Justin Bonomo raised it from the button. The flop came down 
and Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi checked. Bonomo bet 120,000 and Mizrachi called.
The turn was the . Mizrachi bet 150,000 and Bonomo called.
The river fell the and both players checked. Mizrachi showed , but lost to Bonomo's 
.
