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Annet Obrestad Wins Omaha Tournament at Aussie Millions
NewsJanuary 21, 2010·1 min read

Annet Obrestad Wins Omaha Tournament at Aussie Millions


Annet Obrestad won the Omaha tournament at Aussie Millions. The tournament had 160 players, up from 120 the previous year. The starting stack was 3,000 chips, with an additional 3,000 available using a 'second chance' chip. Vanesza Selbst, an instructor from DeucesCracked, went all-in with two pairs and a two-sided straight draw against a wrap with a match from an opponent.

Annet Obrestad quadrupled her stack with Qs Js 7h 6h against Kh Ks Th Td. Annet Obrestad lost 19,200 chips in a hand where she had Kx Js 9s Tx against Kon Angelakis's Ks Jc 8s. Annet Obrestad increased her stack to 36,500 chips after a hand against Kon Angelakis. Jason Banduvakis was eliminated from the tournament by Oliver Gill.

Annet Obrestad sent Marti Smith to the nearest Irish bar, increasing her stack to 145,000 chips. Annet Obrestad knocked out Toney Bloom with Ah Kd Qd Jc against his Ah Ks Qs Js. Annet Obrestad became the chip leader with 260,000 chips after eliminating Toney Bloom. Annet Obrestad eliminated Pol Taylor with Ad Qs Js 9d. Annet Obrestad eliminated Emad Tatu with Ah As Qs Kd against his Kh Kc Ts 8d. Annet Obrestad became the chip leader on the final table.

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