Aaron Li Eliminated in 3rd Place (A$6,350)
Blinds: 1,000/2,500/2,500
Tom Mcguire raised to 6,000 on the button and Aaron Li defended his blind.
Li check-called an 11,000 bet from Mcguire on the 9♠5♥2♥ flop and Li checked again on the 7♠ turn.
Mcguire sized up for a 25,000 wager and Li shoved for 87,000 total. Mcguire called to put Li at risk and hands were revealed.
Aaron Li: 9♣8♠
Tom Mcguire: Q♣9♥
Both players had flopped top pair, but Mcguire had the best of it with his queen kicker.
Li was drawing slim, and the K♥ river bricked out — leaving Mcguire with the best nine and eliminating Li in third place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
300,000
90,000
|
90,000 |
|
Busted |