Pocket Eights Cause Trouble
Hand 1
Alexander Debus raised to 11,000 from the button and Walter Treccarichi three-bet to 32,500 from the small blind. Alessandro Longobardi four-bet all in for 42,500 from the big blind and Debus as well as Treccarichi called.
On the 
flop, both players checked. Debus bet the 
turn for 32,000 and Treccarichi folded.
Alessandro Longobardi: 
Alexander Debus: 
The 
on the river was a blank and Longobardi busted.
Hand 2
At the very same table and one hand later, Debus raised to 11,000 and Ole Schemion in the blinds three-bet to 100,000 with little chips behind. Debus shoved and Schemion called all in for 119,000.
Ole Schemion:
Alexander Debus: 
The board ran out 
and again the eights prevailed.
Hand 3
At almost the same time and one table over, Marko Popovic was at risk with the and Davidi Kitai from one seat over had pocket queens. The board came 
and Popovic rivered a flush to stay in.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
488,000 | -22,000 |
|
245,000 | 182,000 |
|
170,000 | 128,000 |
|
130,000 | 83,000 |
|
Busted |