Raymond Kay outlasted 1,331 other competitors to emerge as the champion of Event 3, a $225 + $25 No Limit Hold’em Frenzy! In heads-up play against Jean-François 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 
flop, Jean-Francois check-raised Raymond and then called Raymond’s 3-bet shove. When they opened their hands, they saw they were virtually flipping. Raymond showed down 
and was against the flush and straight draws of Jean-Francois who was holding 
. The pair of tens improved to a straight with the running cards showing the 
and the 
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!
