Sammartino Sent Off, Frank Above 1.2 Million
Level 19
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
Giuseppe Sammartino opened to 16,000 from the hijack seat, Russell Carson three-bet to 36,000 on his direct left, and Christopher Frank cold four-bet to 68,000 on his direct left. The action was back on Sammartino, who five-bet shoved for 200,000. Carson folded, and Frank made the call.
Sammartino: 
Frank: 
The 
flop was quite dry, but the 
on the turn gave Frank a leading pair of aces. The 
bricked on the river, and Sammartino was eliminated.
Frank now has 1.275 million chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,275,000
236,000
|
236,000 |
|
Busted |