Runcan Busts the Tournament
Level 13
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Paul Runcan got his last 405,000 into the middle from early position with Samir Moukawem being the player trying to bust him.
Paul Runcan: J♥J♦
Samir Moukawem: A♦Q♣
Runcan needed to hold with pocket jacks to remain seated in the tournament. However, the runout of Q♥3♠8♣4♣3♥ gave Moukawen the winner with a pair of queens on the flop, sending Runcan out the door.