Zhao Eliminated, Marsland Commanding Chip Leader
Level 8
: 600/1,200, 200 ante
The action started with Jie Gao opening to 2,500 from under the gun, before being met with a raise to 5,100 from Dale Marsland on the button. It wouldn’t stop there, as David Zhao four-bet to 13,700 from the big blind.
Gao tanked for what seemed an eternity, and had time called on him. He eventually mucked his cards, as Marsland quickly moved all in for around 83,000 in chips. Zhao instantly made the call and the players tabled their cards.
Zhao: 
Marsland: 
Board: 
Zhao looked in great shape to scoop the massive pot, and move to overwhelming chip leader. However, the flop favoured Marsland, with the nine spiking to give him trips, and when the turn and river blanked, it was the end of Zhao’s day, as Marsland moves up to 160,000 in chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
160,000
88,000
|
88,000 |
|
68,500
30,500
|
30,500 |
|
Busted |