In this big hand of the week, as seen on the show PokerStars Big Game, we see UB.com pro Phil Hellmuth tangle with the “Loose Cannon” qualifier. The two start with similar hands, with Hellmuth holding the Ten of clubs and the Eight of diamonds, while the Loose Cannon held the Nine of spades and the Eight of clubs.
With a flop of Ace, Eight, Eight you can only imagine the fireworks that happened with the betting. The outcome? Well, you’ll just have to watch the hand to see the amazing finish.
Players also at the table include Antonio Esfandiari, Tony G and Jason Mercier.
PokerStars runs a promotion on their “.net” site that lets anyone join in The Big Game and potentially win a ton of money from the game’s best. If you log in an qualify, you’ll be in the game as the Loose Cannon and sit with $100,000 of money furnished by PokerStars. Whatever you win, you get to keep. The show is taped for TV and depending on your market shown on various major TV outlets.