Panka Busts in Cruel Fashion
Level 9
: 600/1,200, 200 ante
In the first hand, Dominik Panka and Konstantin Puchkov got it in preflop with the Russian holding the superior 
. Panka had 
and was reduced to less than three big blinds after a board of 
.
One hand later, Jean-Noel Thorel raised from early position and Panka called all in, Marton Czuczor reraised from the small blind to 7,500. Thorel called and then bet the 
flop for 8,000 after it was checked to him.
Czuczor released his cards and Panka showed 
for a flopped set of eights. Thorel sheepishly turned over his 
and got there with a 
turn and the river to send the defending champion to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
75,000 | 60,000 |
|
40,000 | |
|
Busted |