button in SafariJargalsaikhan Holds Against Sprague
Stephen Sprague got it going with a raise to 3,400 from under the gun. Nero Chualong called out of the middle position, while David Lin joined with a call on the button. Tsolmon Jargalsaikhan wanted to thin the crowd as he went all-in for 27,400 from the small blind.
Sprague made the call to put Jargalsaikhan at risk, while Chualong and Lin folded as the remaining two players went to a showdown.
Tsolmon Jargalsaikhan: 10♣10♥
Stephen Sprague: A♠Q♠
It was a classic race between the pocket pair and the overcards.
The flop was clean for Jargalsaikhan as it came 7♣8♦2♦ to keep Jargalsaikhan in the lead.
Jargalsaikhan held on the 2♠ turn and the 8♣ river to secure the double up as Sprague was left on fumes.
Sprague would get eliminated during the next hand as he was seen getting up from his seat and exiting the tournament area.