Kurtzman Eliminated by Schwartz
Level 1
: 500/1,000, 0 ante
Big O
(Hand details provided by Jeremy Harkin and Lawrence Berg)
Eric Kurtzman raised in middle position and Luke Schwartz defended his big blind.
The flop landed 
with two spades and Schwartz checked. Kurtzman continued with a bet and Schwartz check-raised and Kurtzman called.
The turn brought the 
to put two spades and two diamonds on the board. Schwartz bet pot, and Kurtzman raised all in. Schwartz called.
Schwartz: 
(with nut spades)
Kurtzman: 
(with nut diamonds)
Kurtzman would be at risk and would need a diamond or five to scoop, or another low card to take half.
The river paired the , and Kurtzman was eliminated.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
114,100 | 54,100 |
|
Busted |