Martinez Dodges a Flush

Matt Hansen

Level 13 : Blinds 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante

James Leonard was all in for the last of his shrinking stack and Dimas Martinez Jr. was the one to put him at risk.

James Leonard: K♦10♦ All in
Dimas Martinez Jr.: 9♠9♣

The board ran out J♠5♦3♦4♣3♣ and the nines held for Martinez to eliminate Leonard from Day 1a.

Moments later, Caleb Larsen was also seen leaving the tournament area.