Bankus Binks the River
Level 11
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Three-way action to the J♣10♣Q♥ flop saw Cole Bankus check from the big blind, with Tim Faro also declining to bet in early position. Cathy Schenone moved her short stack all in, and Bankus check-raised all in for his remaining stack.
Faro took some time before getting out of the way, leaving Schenone at risk heads-up.
Cathy Schenone: Q♣J♣ 
Cole Bankus: A♥A♦
Schenone's two pair had the lead over the pocket aces of Bankus. The 8♦ turn changed nothing, but the table reacted as the A♠ river gave Bankus a set to score the knockout.
At a nearby table, Alexandra Loveless lost her remaining stack but quickly returned to take a seat in Day 1c.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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133,000
76,000
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76,000 |
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71,000
12,000
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12,000 |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |