Pascal Hartmann shoved for his last 5,000 on the button and just behind him, Francesco Favia called from the small blind to put Hartmann at risk.
Pascal Hartmann: K♣2♣
Francesco Favia: A♥8♦
Hartmann would need some help, but the 6♥J♣10♦5♦A♣ runout left Favia best with a pair of aces and Hartmann was eliminated.
Around 11,000 was in the middle on a board of J♦2♦2♥4♠, in a hand between Sergi Reixach in the cutoff and Andrey Koks in the big blind.
Koks checked and Reixach fired out a bet of 11,000. Koks took a moment before check-jamming to 31,800. Reixach thought it through for a minute or two before making the call with the covering stack.
Andrey Koks: A♣2♣
Sergi Reixach: A♥J♥
Koks was well ahead with his trip deuces versus Reixach's top pair jacks, and only needed to fade a jack on the river to scoop the double-up.
The river was the 4♣ and Koks scooped the pot with a full house.
In the hijack, Bernhard Binder shoved his last 8,800 chips, leaving Alexandre Vuilleumier in the big blind to make a tough decision. After some hesitation, Vuilleumier decided to call, setting up a showdown.
Bernhard Binder: A♥10♦
Alexandre Vuilleumier: A♠9♥
Binder had the slight edge with the better kicker, and he was hoping it would hold. The board ran out 6♥4♣A♣5♣3♣, keeping Binder in front and securing him the much-needed double-up.
Ghassan Bitar opened to 1,300 from the cutoff and was called by Marle Spragg on the button for a heads-up pot.
Spragg called a 1,000 bet from Bitar on the 7♥2♦8♣ flop and then raised a 3,000 bet from Bitar to 6,000 on the 9♦ turn. Bitar called.
The Q♣ completed the board and Bitar shoved, which was met with a snap-call from Spragg for her last 7,400.
Spragg held J♣10♣ for the nuts and Bitar showed he held Q♥9♠ for top two pair before sending his hand into the muck.
In a pot worth 15,300, a flop of 8♦J♦2♣ was dealt. Hady El Asmar then promptly tossed in his 10,800 from under the gun. Maksim Rogov asked for a count on the button before tossing in a call.
Hady El Asmar: J♠10♠
Maksim Rogov: A♥K♠
El Asmar was ahead with his pair of jacks and made trips on the 9♠J♣ runout to double up.
The players have been sent on a 65-minute dinner break, with play due to get underway again at 7:50 p.m. local time.
When the cards are down, players can dive into exciting activities or head to the Players Lounge to unwind. Start with the “Island Boat Tour” for scenic views of Cyprus, enjoy wine and cheese at Gillham Vineyard, or get your adrenaline fix with daily jet ski rides.
Evenings heat up with the All-in Shoot Out, themed nights by Phil Baker featuring karaoke, poker darts, and more. For a relaxing vibe, the Players Party at Versace Gardens offers live music, food, and an open bar.
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Level: 7
Blinds: 400/800
Ante: 800
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