Elpayaa Wins a Flip vs Romero
Level 7
: 300/600, 100 ante
After a raise to 3,000 from the hijack, Joe Elpayaa three-bet shoved all in for 19,900 in the cutoff. Orlando Romero called from the big blind and the hijack got out of the way.
Joe Elpayaa: 
Orlando Romero: 
It was a coin flip with Elpayaa putting his tournament life on the line. The flop of 
proved to be safe for Elpayaa. The turn was the 
and the river brought the 
as Elpayaa held on to earn a full double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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45,500
34,500
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34,500 |
|
43,500
24,600
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24,600 |
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