Antonio Esfandiari Eliminated in 6th Place (£5,100)
The Magician has disappeared from the final table of the £2,000 High Roller here in Aspers Casino Stratford after Tom Middleton dominated a hand from start to finish against the former One Drop winner.
Yorkshire-born Middleton raised pre-flop, and only Esfandiari called. The pair saw a flop of 
and Middleton made it 20,000 to see a turn, but Esfandiari raised to 52,000. A quick call from Middleton.
The turn of 
saw Middleton make it 65,000 and Esfandiari called. However, on the river of 
, Middleton moved all-in!
It would cost all of Esfandiari's chips to see Middleton's cards, and after being in deep thought for a good three or four minutes, The Magician made the call.
Middleton: 
Esfandiari: 
Middleton's turned full house was way ahead and he knocks out one of the most dangerous players in the field, having a massive chip lead with it.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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898,000
301,000
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301,000 |
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Busted | |
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