Ethridge Holds On Against Aoki
Level 23
: Blinds 20,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Mikiyo Aoki opened to 60,000 from early position and only Elizabeth Ethridge made the call in the big blind.
The flop was 
. Ethridge checked to Aoki who continued for 55,000. Ethridge made the call.
The turn was the 
and Ethridge check-called a bet of 130,000 from Aoki.
The river brought the 
and Ethridge checked one final time. Aoki didn't fire the third bullet, instead checking behind. Ethridge showed 
for two pair and the winner.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,725,000
200,000
|
200,000 |
|
680,000
-700,000
|
-700,000 |
. Again, Nuwwarah and Welter checked the blinds, but Remington bet 70,000 this time. Nuwwarah folded, but Welter check-raised to 200,000. 
, though, to give Remington the better two pair and keep his tournament alive.
hit and Welter scooped the massive pot.
, safe for Aoki's overpair. The very connecting 
hit the turn, giving Klassen all sorts of outs. Aoki had to dodge a lot of outs on the river, but the 
