Castriotta Cut from the Field
Deborah Nizard opened to 5,000 from early position and was called by Vincent Ployet from the button. Angelo Castriotta squeezed to 19,500 from the big blind and both players called.
The A♠J♠9♦ flop checked to Ployet, who moved all in for 44,000. Castriotta rejammed for 51,000 before Nizard got out of the way.
Vincent Ployet: Q♠10♠ 
Angelo Castriotta: A♣Q♣
Castriotta had the best hand but Ployet was very alive with his straight and flush draw.
The 9♣ was a brick but the K♦ river gave Ployet Broadway to leave Castriotta on crumbs.
Two hands later, Ployet opened to 5,500 and Castriotta put in the last of his chips. Uri Gilboa and Nizard called from the blinds. Ployet also continued to give action.
Action checked through to showdown for the final board to read 7♣6♣2♥6♦K♠.
Gilboa tabled K♣8♣ which bested Nizard and Ployet's Ax4x and AxQx. Castriotta flashed AxJx before leaving the table.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
250,000
40,000
|
40,000 |
|
||
|
208,000
-7,000
|
-7,000 |
|
143,000
143,000
|
143,000 |
|
Busted | |