Event 3 Champion: Raymond Kay

Raymond Kay outlasted 1331 other competitors to emerge as the champion of Event 3 – $225 + $25 No Limit Hold’em ‘Frenzy’! In heads-up play against Jean-Francois Lescadres, Raymond saw his stack fall rather short before winning two big pots that eventually lead to his victory.

In the last hand of play, Raymond opened the action preflop from the button. On the 8 of Spades 6 of Hearts 4 of Spades flop, Jean-Francois check-raised Raymond, and then called Raymond’s 3bet shove. When they opened their hands, they saw they were virtually flipping.

Raymond showed down 10 of Spades 10 of Hearts, and was against the flush and straight draws of Jean-Francois, who was holding Ace of Spades 7 of Spades. The pair of tens improved to a straight, with the running cards showing the 9 of Diamonds and the 7 of Hearts, and this was good enough to win the pot.

Raymond earned a cool $50,000 for his first place finish, as well as a Playground Poker Fall Classic bracelet. Jean-Francois received a consolation prize of $34,270, not too shabby for a $225 + $25 buy-in!

Congratulations Raymond! We hope to see you at the Main Event!

Event 3 Champion: Raymond Kay – $50,000

Event 3 Champion: Raymond KayEvent 3 Champion: Raymond Kay

Event 3 Runner-Up: Jean-Francois Lescadres – $34,270

Jean-Francois LescadresEvent 3 Heads-Up: Jean-Francois Lescadres vs Raymond Kay

Last hand of Play in Event 3

Last Hand of Play in Event 3