Corel Theuma to the Rail
Level 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
Cards went on their backs on a flop of 8♥6♣3♣ with Corel Theuma in the small blind at risk for 18,000 against Nicola Marxer in the hijack.
Corel Theuma: A♠8♣ 
Nicola Marxer: Q♠Q♦
Theuma flopped top pair but ran into queens. He wanted an eight to improve his hand but the J♣9♥ runout didn't help him and he became the first player eliminated of this EPT Malta Main Event.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
46,000
46,000
|
46,000 |
|
Busted |