After a grueling heads-up match in which Brian Jensen built a huge chip lead only to see his opponent Mihai Manole get lucky to pull even, it was all decided in one massive pot. After his initial setback Jensen controlled the action and regained control of the chip lead going into the final hand. They both saw a flop of A T 4 and Jensen bet out $40,000 from the small blind. Manole raised to $200,000 and Jensen thought for a moment before moving all-in.

Manole snap-called, jumping out of his seat and slamming A 4 down on the felt. He was in the lead but Jensen had plenty of outs with 4 5. The crowd in the room was split near even between the two players and there were cries for a club, a four, an ace and nearly every other card in the deck. The turn was the T but the river delivered, bringing the 7 and nailing Jensen's flush. PL.com has to run and do the winner shots and an interview with our champion so stay tuned for more on the thrilling conclusion to this year's Caribbean Poker Classic.

Brian Jensen takes this year's title and officially snags $237,500 in cash. Mihai Manole, meanwhile, takes runner-up honors and the official payout of $145,500. And just like that another CPC is in the books. PL.com has enjoyed every minute of our time here in St. Kitts and would like to thank the Marriott Resort as well as the tournament staff led by Thomas Kremser. Make sure to check back later for the trademark PL.com recap blog which will be up in a few hours. PL.com also conducted an interview with our champion which will go live tomorrow.

The players are back in their seats and the cards are in the air. Blinds are now $15,000/$30,000 with a $3,000 ante and we will keep on going until we have a winner.

We've reached the end of this level and the players have been sent on a short five-minute break. When we get back the blinds will be on the way up and we'll continue until we have a champion!

Here are the latest.

Brian Jensen	$1,650,000
Mihai Manole	$600,000

 

Both players saw an unraised flop of A Q 2 with Brian Jensen on the button and Mihai Manole in the small blind. They both checked and the turn brought the 8. Manole bet out $25,000 and Jensen raised to $75k. Manole thought for a moment before announcing all-in. Jensen quickly folded.

The advantage seems to be clearly on the side of Brian Jensen in this heads-up match as he has just taken down two more consecutive pots uncontested. He now has about $1,850,000 to Manole's $400,000.

Brian Jensen has taken another big bite out of Mihai Manole's stack, pushing him out of the hand with an all-in bet on the flop. Manole was on the button and raised to $74,000. Jensen quickly announced raise and made it $210,000. Manole called and the flop came down 6 6 4. Jensen insta-shoved and Manole only took a few moments before letting go of his hand.

Here are the new counts after that last big pot.

Brian Jensen	$1,575,000
Mihai Manole	$675,000

 

Brian Jensen has taken the chip lead once again after pushing Mihai Manole out of a massive pot on the river. They both saw an unraised flop of 7 7 3 with Manole on the button. Both players checked and the turn brought the 3. Jensen checked and Manole bet out. Jensen then check-raised and Manole called.

The river was the A and again Jensen checked. Manole reached for chips and pushed $200,000 into the middle. Jensen then check-raised again, making it $500,000 to go. Manole tanked hard but after a few minutes he flicked his hand into the muck with just a glimmer of frustration flitting across his face. We'll get you the new chip counts momentarily.

Here are the chip counts after Manole's recent double-up:

Mihai Manole	$1,143,000
Brian Jensen	$1,107,000