Jacqueline Cachia and one time chip leader Corel Theuma were both seen heading out of the tournament room but they soon returned with fresh starting stacks.
Ronny Albrigsten opened to 1,500 from early position before Marios Eracleous jammed for 19,200 from the hijack. Action folded back to Albrigsten who said "let's hope it's a flip," as he called.
Marios Eracleous:
Ronny Albrigsten:
It wasn't a flip as Albrigsten was drawing to two immediate outs and he failed to hit either of them as the board ran out with the .
Andreas Erotokritou opened to 1,300 from early position was called by Ronny Albrigsten (middle position), Daniel Alcantara (button) and Modestas Gailius (big blind).
Erotokritou continued for 2,500 on the flop and only Alcantara called.
The turn and river were checked through to showdown. Erotokritou missed his straight flush draw and tabled for ace-high while Alcantara scooped the pot with a pair of fives.
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