The High Roller Champion: Matt Jarvis!

With a deal in place – even one that reserved $10K for the eventual champion – it would be easy to assume that 3-way or heads-up play would be less serious that it might normally be. But judging by the play after the deal, that was definitely not the case in this tournament!

When Matt Jarvis took the lead, however, there was no looking back. He played aggressively and Pascal was unable to double back through him and retake the lead – or even to draw level.

On the final hand of the tournament, Matt limped for the first time in the match, and Pascal immediately shoved his last ~340K. Matt called and Pascal’s tournament was on the line.

Pascal: King of Spades 8 of Spades
Matt: Ace of Diamonds 5 of Clubs

The flop of 10 of Clubs 7 of Diamonds 7 of Spades wasn’t helpful for Pascal, and the 10 of Spades on the turn put a second pair on the board, and Pascal needed either a King or an 8 to win the hand. The river was the Jack of Diamonds and the event was over – Matt’s Ace kicker won the hand.

Congratulations, Matt!

Event 9 Champion: Matthew Jarvis, $127,686 and the championship belt

Matthew Jarvis - 2014 Playground Poker Fall Classic High-Roller Champion

Matthew Jarvis - 2014 Playground Poker Fall Classic High-Roller Champion

 

Event 9 Runner-up: Pascal Lefrançois, $147,383.00

Pascal Lefrancois

The final hand of the High Roller Event (Event 9)

Matthew Jarvis - 2014 Playground Poker Fall Classic High-Roller Champion