Fireworks Before the Break
Level 8
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Players were standing at table 8, with three hands on their backs after the 4♥6♦5♦ flop.
Thomas Abbas: 9♣5♥
James Cloutier: 10♣10♥
Lavern Wasson: A♦4♦
Cloutier's pocket tens were ahead, as the 3♥ hit the turn. Abbas then connected with the 9♥ river to make two pair, earning the main pot to triple up. Cloutier held for the side pot, staying alive while leaving Wasson short.
Meanwhile, one table over, Keith Becker was all in and at risk against Jebadiah Steward.
Keith Becker: Q♣Q♥
Jebadiah Steward: A♠A♣
Becker watched as Steward improved on the 2♣K♦A♦4♣3♥ board, ending his run as the clock expired on Level 8.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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|
84,000
59,000
|
59,000 |
|
|
62,000
6,000
|
6,000 |
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|
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49,000
39,000
|
39,000 |
|
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17,000
46,000
|
46,000 |
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Busted | |