The Jeff Pulver Blog: Jonathan Askin Finishes in the Money in Event #44 at the WSOP

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August 09, 2006

Jonathan Askin Finishes in the Money in Event #44 at the WSOP

So, Jonathan Askin (aka Jonny, my Wartime Consigliere) made it into the money in Event #44 at the World Series of Poker last night. He finished 34th in a field of 481 when he went all-in with A-Q against a Q-J. The Q-J, with only 3 outs, hit that second Jack at the river sending Jonny to the cashier a little prematurely, 33 people shy of a WSOP bracelet.

On the bright side (and I have a sneaking suspicion that this might have been his plan all along), Jonny can now technically say he "went out" with Shannon Elizabeth (of "American Pie" fame), which might be better than a WSOP bracelet. Shannon went all-in at the adjoining table at the same moment that Jonny went all in at his table. Shannon cashed out in 33rd place. Although they finished simultaneously, I think Jonny was content with her on top. (His words, not mine.)

Tags: Jonathan Askin, Shannon Elizabeth, WSOP, Poker
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