David Lander (left), Jimmy Cappucci (right)
Thrilla
Level 24: 20,000/40,000 with a 5,000 ante
Players Remaining: 1 of 129
David Lander moves all in on the button for about 550,000 and Jimmy Cappucci quickly calls out of the big blind. Lander shows [Qd][9s] and needs help against Cappucci’s [Ac][6h].
The board runs out [5h][2h][2c][2d][Ah] and Cappucci’s hand holds up and he scoops the pot with a full house. Cappucci wins $18,680 for his fourth RIU trophy and Lander takes home $12,240 for his runner-up finish.
Jimmy Cappucci – Thursday Thrilla Champion
David Lander – Eliminated
