Gunes' Pocket Sevens Hold to Keep Him in the Event; Fkih Hits the Rail
Level 18
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Hassanin Hashim raised to 25,000 under the gun before Caner Gunes three-bet jammed for 105,000 from middle position. Ali Fkih moved in over the top for 160,000, which was enough to get the rest of the table to fold.
Caner Gunes: 7♥7♦ 
Ali Fkih: A♥Q♦
The flip was crucial for both players, as although Gunes was at risk, Fkih would be left with under five big blinds if he lost. The dealer produced a runout of 4♥6♥9♣10♣10♠, and Gunes was able to earn the crucial double-up.
Fkih was eliminated a few hands later.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
290,000
40,000
|
40,000 |
|
250,000
115,000
|
115,000 |
|
Busted |