Axel Sends Leah Packing; Simonelli Also Gone
Level 21
: 5,000/10,000, 0 ante
Mike Leah scored his first points for the 2018 WSOP Player of the Year race in the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo event, but his attempt at a gold bracelet ended in 30th place.
There was three-way action between Leah, Jesse Simonelli and Denny Axel on a 
turn. Simonelli bet all in for 16,000, Leah called, Axel put a bet on top of it and Leah called the extra 20,000 as well.
On the 
river, Leah's final 8,000 went in as well.
Mike Leah: 
Jesse Simonelli: 
Denny Axel: 
Axel was the only player with a pair to claim the high half. Both Axel and Simonelli had the nut low, ousting Leah's ace-trey. Simonelli got three-quartered, was left behind with 46,000 and lost those chips shortly after to finish in 29th.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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350,000
170,000
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170,000 |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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