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Just when you thought it was not getting anywhere, the Tom "Durr" Dwan - Patrik Antonius Million Dollar Challenge was about to resume over at Full Tilt Poker. The problem is this whole challenge has been dragged out for way too long. Still, Gambling911.com reports continued interest in the topic.
"We are seeing a lot of people inquiring about the Million Dollar Challenge, so perhaps the delays is a way of building up more interest," explained Gambling911.com matriarch, Payton O'Brien.
AintLuck.com reports that, during yesterday's 4-table heads up session, the two players faced off in a rather small sample size of 914 hands which occurred in just under 2 hours. For this round, Antonius was the winner, profiting by $87,000 bringing his deficit to Durrrr back to a reasonable $52,500, or the amount of an average pot between the two.
So how did it ultimately go down?
"In the first key hand, Antonius held 9s-10s-8c-6c. Preflop, a customary raising battle ensued. First, Antonius made it $1,200 to go, Durrrr countered by re-raising to $3,600 and Antonius made it $10,800 to go. Durrrr called and they were headed to a flop.
"The flop was 2s-As-6d giving Antonius middle pair with a flush draw. That's when the fireworks really started as it became apparent that both players hit this flop. Durrrr checked, Antonius bet $14,400 and Durrrr check-raised all-in for $51,000. Durrrr showed Ac-Jc-Ks-Qd meaning he was ahead at the moment but facing a ton of outs.
"The turn was the 7 of diamonds giving Antonius a plethora of outs as he had a nice combo straight draw wrap to go with his spade outs. The river was the 6 of spades completing Antonius' flush and giving him the pot worth $124,095.
"In the second key hand, also won by Antonius, he held Js-Jh-5s-5c. Preflop was a bit less action packed. Durrrr raised to $1,200 and was re-raised to $3,600 by Antonius. Rather than re-raising, Durrrr simply called and the players saw a flop of Qs-Jd-7c giving Antonius middle set. Antonius led out for $5,200 and Durrrr just called.
"The turn was the 4 of hearts and this time Antonius bet $15,000 and Durrrr shoved his remaining $60,000 in chips. Durrrr held Qh-Jc-6c-6d for top 2 pair on the flop. The only card that could save him would be another Queen but it was not to be. The river was the King of hearts providing no help for Durrrr and Antonius took down the pot worth $138,797."
To reiterate, the way the challenge will work is that Durrr would face his adversary heads up in either No limit Hold em or Pot Limit Omaha at four tables simultaneously. At the conclusion of 50,000 hands, if the opponent is up by at least a single dollar, Durrr will give them an additional $1.5 million. If he is up a single dollar, Durrr would be paid $500,000.
Poker pro Phil Ivey was also among those who accepted the challenge.
Ace King, Gambling911.com
