Soncin Triples, One Hits the Rail
Level 15
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
Ariel Celestino opened to 32,000 in early position, and was met with a three-bet to 200,000 from the player in the hijack. The hijack player had left himself just 20,000 behind. Luigi Soncin then moved all in for 125,000 from the small blind. Celestino moved all in, too, and the third player called.
Luigi Soncin: A♠A♥ 
All-In Player: 7♥7♦
Ariel Celestino: A♦J♣
The 9♣A♣6♠ flop all but ensured Soncin would receive a triple up, with the sidepot currently being claimed by Celestino.
The 2♥ turn and 8♥ river did not affect the standings, seeing Soncin triple, Celestino win the side pot, and the third player was eliminated.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
445,000
255,000
|
255,000 |
|
400,000
120,000
|
120,000 |