Eights for Armbrust
Level 12
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
John Armbrust opened to 8,000 from early position before his opponent in the next seat over shipped it for 24,000 total. Armbrust made the call to put his opponent at risk.
Opponent: A♣5♣
John Armbrust: 8♣8♥
Armbrust was in the lead, but the flop gave his opponent something to work with as it came 3♣2♦5♥ to give his opponent a pair and a straight draw to go with his outs to an ace.
The 6♠ turn and the Q♠ river did not convert on any of the scare cards to award Armbrust the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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235,000
235,000
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235,000 |