Patience as Virtue for the Shortstacks
Level 32
: 150,000/300,000, 35,000 ante
While "VSMPZD" is the overwhelming chip leader, the second table is headlined by "ArtePokerTV" with several short stacks separated by just a few blinds. There were some open-shoves, a three-bet and more but ultimately no showdown emerged.
Yesha "Iconic" Punjabi raised to 600,000 but folded to the three-bet to "32bo".
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
11,639,711
1,197,000
|
1,197,000 |
|
8,280,695
-1,342,000
|
-1,342,000 |
|
5,496,439
270,000
|
270,000 |
|
4,657,464
405,000
|
405,000 |
|
4,558,200
895,000
|
895,000 |
|
|
3,980,576
-105,000
|
-105,000 |
|
2,927,745
-1,320,000
|
-1,320,000 |
, the player with the Union Jack departed in 13th place.
flop. The 
turn provided a flushdraw and chop outs but the ultimate brick followed with the 
river to reduce the field to the final 11 contenders.
turn and "ArtePokerTV" called in the big blind. When the 
fell on the river, Zhao moved all-in for 6,675,695 and claimed the pot uncontested.
while Mallach had top pair. The 
turn added a flushdraw but again the player at risk missed on a blank 
, the mighty pocket pair held up and "PokerSamurai" had to settle for 10th place.
after the hand was over.
