Aleksejs Ponakovs Eliminated in 8th Place
Level 9
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Aleksejs Ponakovs started the action with a raise to 12,000 from early position. Two seats to his left, Juan Pardo put in a three-bet to 30,000. Action folded back to Ponakovs, who, after surveying the situation, moved all in for roughly 115,000. Pardo made the call, putting Ponakovs at risk.
Aleksejs Ponakovs: A♦K♠ 
Juan Pardo: A♠J♣
Pardo received the bad news that his hand was dominated, but quickly found hope when the flop 6♣Q♣2♣ gave him a flush draw.
The turn A♣ sealed the deal, completing Pardo's flush, leaving Ponakovs drawing dead.
The dealer added the inconsequential 3♠ river to the board, as Ponakovs was already heading to the exit.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
435,000
103,000
|
103,000 |
|
Busted |