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03-06-2009 14:23 UTC-8

Eastgate Defeats Bloch

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Andy Bloch chats with Peter Eastgate after their match

2008 WSOP Main Event Champion Peter Eastgate has just eliminated last year's NBC Heads-up runner-up Andy Bloch from the competition to secure himself a spot in the Round of 32.

Bloch check-raised all in with a king-high flush draw after the flop came down ace-high with two hearts. Eastgate made the call with the {A-Diamonds}

{A-Diamonds}

{J-Spades}

, which was good for top pair. Both the turn and river blanked ( {7-Spades}

{7-Spades}

,

{10-Clubs}

) and Eastgate's aces held up to win the match. He will play Sam Farha in the next round.

Tags: Andy Bloch Peter Eastgate