Hichem Ben Halima Eliminated in 6th Place
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Hand #23 In Sorel Mizzi's words, "There's a new sheriff in town," as Freddy Deeb busts Hichem Ben Halima to rise into the possible chip lead for the first time. Preflop, the action kicked off with a raise to 5,600 from Roger Hairabedian, called by Freddy Deeb. Over to Ben Halima who upped it (with a blue 25k plaque, no less) to 21k. Hairabedian passed instantly but Deeb considered for a while before calling.
The flop: 
. Deeb checked and immediately Ben Halima moved all-in. Almost as quickly he made the call, and with 
. Ben Halima was drawing to overcards with his 
and the following 
and 
did not help. Down to five.