Michael raises to 40k from the cutoff and Joe Grech calls from the small blind...
FLOP:
Joe checked and Michael bet out 40k, which Joe called.
The turn was the
Check, check...
RIVER:
...
Joe picks up some chips as if to bet, but then taps the top of his stack to indicate a check.
Michael now bets out 80k, and Jow doesn't like it but passes...
Michael shows 8-9 for a missed straight draw bluff on the river. He looks very pleased wiuth himself after getting pushed about by Joe earlier...
Joe and Michael are at it again...
After Joe raises preflop on Michael's big blind...JMichael calls.
The flop comes out
.
Michael checks and Joe bets out 40k or so....Michael now check raises allin for at least 200 more and he has Joe covered at this stage...
Joe shakes his head, ponders and considers before finally....CALLING!
Joe shows
for top pair and a brave call, whilst Michael shows the draw-tastic
for 2nd pair and a flush draw.
The turn is the
, limiting Michael's outs, but the river comes the
, completing Michael's flush to deafening cheers from the crowd! He's a popular figure for sure!
As he had Joe covered this means...
Joe Grech is OUT, eliminated in 5th spot for £16,800
Those two have had their battles on the final table, but Michael eventually prevailed. Nonetheless congratulations to Maltese Joe, who put in a good performance all tournament...
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