Ike Haxton Wins $432,000 at US Poker Open as Hellmuth Falls

Ike Haxton’s stellar year continued this weekend with a US Poker Open title to add to his resume. His fourth win of the year came in the $25k buy-in event #8 of the high-stakes series and was worth $432,000. The event had 54 entries, including notable players like Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Alex and Kristen Foxen, Justin Bonomo, Erik Seidel, and Dan Smith.

Justin Bonomo was eliminated when he ran big slick into Brewer’s pocket queens. Daniel Negreanu was eliminated in 11th spot when Cary Katz turned up with the ladies. Cary Katz was eliminated when Dan Smith dominated him pre-flop but lost to the queen that sent him crashing out on the money bubble.

Phil Hellmuth was eliminated when Dan Smith conjured up a pair on the turn. Bill Klein was eliminated by Ike Haxton's pocket 10s. Dan Smith was eliminated by Ike Haxton when his pocket deuces ran into 6s. Ike Haxton won the title with a $150k difference between 1st and 2nd place. Ike Haxton has won four times this year, earning over $5 million in cashes.