Miniucchi Starts Cirtina's Downfall
Level 20
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Bogdan Cirtina had raised from middle position when Marcello Miniucchi three-bet all in for 203,000 on the button. Cirtina weighed his options for a bit before committing a call.
Marcello Miniucchi: A♣Q♥ 
Bogdan Cirtina: 8♥8♣
The 5♣6♣10♠ flop remained safe for Cirtina's eights, but the Q♠ turn paired up Miniucchi for a big lead. The K♠ river changed nothing, securing the double-up for Miniucchi.
Cirtina was left with about three big blinds, which he lost not long after the hand to be eliminated.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
436,000
146,000
|
146,000 |
|
Busted |