Elias Going Up
A player in late position open-shoved for around 20,000, and Darren Elias called near the button. The remaining players got out of the way, and the hands were turned over.
Showdown
Opponent: 
Elias: 
The board ran 
, and Elias won the pot.
The very next hand, Elias opened in late position, and a player on the button called. The flop fell 
, and Elias continued for 6,500. His opponent raised to 15,800, Elias tank-called, and the turn brought the . Elias checked, his opponent took the opportunity to fire 28,200, and Elias called.
The 
completed the board, and both players checked. The player on the button tabled 
for a pair of tens, but Elias held 
for the wheel. Elias' opponent seemed very frustrated, but Elias remained silent as he stacked his new chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
235,000
70,000
|
70,000 |
|
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