Ismael Bojang Eliminated in 2nd Place ($313,444)
Hand #158: Ismael Bojang was first to act and shoved for 4,410,000. Timur Margolin glanced at his cards and called just about instantly.
Ismael Bojang:
Timur Margolin:
Bojang had the better hand but it was close.
Margolin's rail started calling for a king, which prompted Bojang's friends to ask for an ace; "As! As! As!"
The flop came and Margolin's rail exploded. The flop was just about as good as it could come, but he wasn't home safe just yet.
The on the turn was another good card for Margolin but he still needed to fade the non-spade threes in the deck.
The completed the board and Margolin raised his arms to celebrate his victory. Bojang and Margolin shook hands. It was another close call for Bojang but he will have to do with the runner-up spot worth $313,444. Margolin is Israel's eighth bracelet winner as he takes home $507,274.
A recap of today's action is to follow.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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Timur Margolin |
15,600,000
4,450,000
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4,450,000 |
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IsmaeI Bojang
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Busted |