Stropoli Manifests a Double Up, Caramazza Eliminated
Level 11
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
The action was joined as Julien Stropoli and Francesco Caramazza had manoeuvred their stacks into the middle preflop, and cards were being turned over.
Both players had remarkably similar stacks, but once they were counted, it was Caramazza at risk.
Francesco Caramazza: K♥K♦ 
Julien Stropoli: A♥K♣
The dealer fanned out a 5♣9♣Q♥ flop, to which Stropolo requested running clubs.
The 10♣ turn was the first piece of the puzzle, and the J♣ river saw his request bear fruit, as he improved to a flush.
Once the stacks were double-checked, it was confirmed that Caramazza was eliminated from the event, and he headed to the exit.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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272,000 | |
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Busted | |