Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari raised to 500 from the cutoff position and action folded around to the player in the big blind, who three-bet all in for 5,500. Esfandiari quickly announced, "Call," and hands were revealed.
Esfandiari:
Opponent:
The board failed to improve Esfandiari's hand and his opponent doubled through him.
Still, it has been a good level for Esfandiari, who is currently sitting on 17,000.
Viktor Blom is well-known for being a hyper-aggressive player. His "live by the sword, die by the sword" style has paid off for him thus far - but even Blom can get caught with his hand in the cookie jar on occasion.
We caught up with the action on a flop, where Blom and his lone opponent checked.
The turn brought a and Blom quickly fired a 700 bet into the middle. His opponent called behind.
Blom did not shy away on the river and fired 1,200. His opponent thought it over and tossed in a call. Blom insta-mucked his hand without showing.
There are a handful of tables remaining in the Pavilion Room and the Amazon Room. Within the level all of the field should be playing in the Brasilia Room.