Valerstein Slips
Roman Valerstein opened to 80,000 from under the gun, Nicco Maag called in the hijack seat, and the remaining players folded.
The flop fell 

, and Valerstein led out for 85,000. Maag quickly called.
The turn was the
, Valerstein led again - this time for 127,000 - and Maag made the call.
The river was the
, and Valerstein slowed down, checking to Maag who slid out 150,000. Valerstein sweated his cards one last time, then fired them into the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
3,680,000
330,000
|
330,000 |
|
|
850,000
660,000
|
660,000 |