button in SafariTheologis Sends Out Piekazewicz on the Bubble
Alisson Piekazewicz was the unfortunate player to leave empty-handed on the stone bubble of the opening event at Triton Jeju II.
Alexandros Theologis opened to 80,000 from the button with K♣3♣, and Piekazewicz defended his big blind with K♥Q♦.
The K♦5♣3♥ flop gave both players a king, but Theologis' two pair had Piekazewicz's top pair in trouble. Theologis continued for 55,000 before calling when Piekazewicz check-raised to 185,000.
Piekazewicz check-called another 295,000 on the J♥ turn, swelling the pot to 1,200,000 (30 big blinds), heading to the river.
The 8♣ completed the board and Piekazewicz checked once more. Theologis moved all in, putting Piekazewicz to the test for his remaining 855,000. Piekazewicz made the call for his tournament life, only for Theologis to table the winner and send him out on the bubble.
With Piekazewicz's elimination, the remaining 34 players were guaranteed at least $25,500, while the eventual champion will walk away with $642,000.
| Place | Payout | Place | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $642,000 | 10-11th | $56,000 |
| 2nd | $431,000 | 12-13th | $50,000 |
| 3rd | $302,000 | 14-15th | $44,500 |
| 4th | $248,500 | 16-17th | $40,000 |
| 5th | $194,500 | 18-20th | $35,500 |
| 6th | $147,000 | 21-23rd | $32,000 |
| 7th | $108,000 | 24-27th | $28,500 |
| 8th | $79,000 | 28-34th | $25,500 |
| 9th | $65,000 |