Published on April 20th, 2007 7:46 pm EST
Blake Buffington took down the last event before the big $25,000 Main Event on Friday, capturing the $2500 buyin seniors event and winning $191,030 in the process. Buffington outlasted Mike Stonehill in a heads-up battle that ended when Stonehill moved in after the turn holding an open ended straight draw and Buffington holding an overpair. The board was J 6 4 7, and Stonehill held 8 9 while Buffington held pocket Queens. The river was another 7, giving Buffington two pair and the victory.
Earlier, Jim Flynn was eliminated in third place when he pushed all-in after a flop of 9 5 4 holding K 9. Unfortunately for Flynn, Buffington was holding a flopped set of 5's, and there was no runner runner magic for Flynn and he was eliminated in third place, taking home just under $50,000 for his troubles.
For winning this tournament, Buffington will receive the gold championship bracelet, and most importantly, an entry to the $25,000 Main Event that starts on Saturday.
Buffington came extremely close to being eliminated in 5th place, as he was all-in with pocket Jacks and his opponents A Q. The flop came A 6 5, however the turn and river provided some runner - runner magic as Buffington rivered a flush.
Blake Buffington took down the last event before the big $25,000 Main Event on Friday, capturing the $2500 buyin seniors event and winning $191,030 in the process. Buffington outlasted Mike Stonehill in a heads-up battle that ended when Stonehill moved in after the turn holding an open ended straight draw and Buffington holding an overpair. The board was J 6 4 7, and Stonehill held 8 9 while Buffington held pocket Queens. The river was another 7, giving Buffington two pair and the victory.

For winning this tournament, Buffington will receive the gold championship bracelet, and most importantly, an entry to the $25,000 Main Event that starts on Saturday.
Buffington came extremely close to being eliminated in 5th place, as he was all-in with pocket Jacks and his opponents A Q. The flop came A 6 5, however the turn and river provided some runner - runner magic as Buffington rivered a flush.