Ep 20. Nets vs. Vets Cash Game - Night 2 of 5
- February 17, 2009
In Poker After Dark season 5 episode 20, viewers are treated to the second night of the Nets vs. Vets cash game. The game features a lineup of experienced poker pros up against a team of young, up-and-coming players, with both sides vying for a share of the $200,000 prize pool.
The Nets team is comprised of players who made their name online, including Justin Bonomo, Andrew Robl, and Brian Hastings. They are taking on the Vets team, made up of old-school poker pros such as Doyle Brunson, Hoyt Corkins, and David Oppenheim. The game takes place at the Golden Nugget casino in Las Vegas, with host Ali Nejad providing commentary.
The stakes are high, with blinds starting at $200/$400 and players buying in for a minimum of $100,000. As the action gets underway, viewers are treated to some incredible hands, with both sides pulling off some impressive bluffs and making some gutsy calls.
One of the most memorable moments of the night comes early on, when Doyle Brunson goes all-in with a pair of 9s, only to be called by Justin Bonomo with pocket jacks. The board runs out with no help to Brunson, and he is forced to rebuy for another $100,000.
As the night progresses, the swings get bigger and the pots get larger. Players get creative with their betting and bluffing, with several players going all-in on hands that seem destined for a split pot.
One particularly exciting hand sees David Oppenheim go all-in on the river with a pair of kings, only to be called by Andrew Robl with a flush. The pot is one of the largest of the night, with over $400,000 in the middle.
Throughout the game, the mood is friendly and relaxed, with players chatting and joking in between hands. But make no mistake, these players are all deadly serious when it comes to the game of poker.
As the night draws to a close, viewers are left wondering who will come out on top in this exciting matchup between the Nets and the Vets. Will the young guns continue to dominate, or will the old pros show that they still have what it takes to compete at the highest level of poker?
All will be revealed in the next episode of Poker After Dark season 5.
