There were 161 players to start tonight’s $500 + $50 NL Hold’em Freeze, which ended up playing out over 9 hours with tons of action all the way, particularly on the final two tables. There was a wide range of skill and experience in the tournament and the action never ceased in Event 13.
The final table action was extremely quick and aggressive and a few players endured roller-coaster rides with respect to their stacks as the two chip leaders were attacked with no caution throughout: aggression, aggression, aggression.
Mike Saragossi dominated a good portion of the final table play and when he found himself heads-up against Jonathan Bussières he had a 3-1 chip advantage. However the first hand of heads-up play featured an all-in and a call which ended up giving Jonathan a double up as Mike ran his 
into the 
Jonathan held.
With the stacks even, the players ruled out a deal and after some give and take of chips, the fateful final hand arrived.
Mike: 
Jonathan: 
Board: 
When the hand was complete, Mike rose to shake Jonathan’s hand but before he got there the dealer announced that he still had chips left… well – one 5K chip. This chip found its way to the centre of the table on the next hand – and Jonathan finished the job.
Event 13 Champion: Jonathan Bussières – $18,400
2nd place: Mike Saragossi – $13,675
Last hand of play
