Rigby Near Nine Million After Eliminating Flood
Level 24
: 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Nicholas Rigby opened to 125,000 in early position and Benjamin Armstrong called as the next player to act, while David Flood called from the big blind.
All three players checked on the flop of 
and Flood checked on the 
turn. Rigby bet 305,000 and Armstrong called, while Flood check-raised all-in for 990,000. Rigby re-raised to 1,650,000 and Armstrong folded.
David Flood: 
Nicholas Rigby: 
Flood had two pair while Rigby was on a flush and straight draw. The river brought the 
and Rigby made his flush to eliminate Flood as his rail erupted in celebration.
"You're about to see that on PokerNews!" someone on the rail shouted.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
8,900,000
1,300,000
|
1,300,000 |
|
1,300,000
-600,000
|
-600,000 |
|
Busted |
that popped up a mere formality.
board left Ilani without any chips and he was eliminated while Khalilov essentially tripled up.
to give Chidwick the best hand with sevens and kings and Dyke was sent to the rail.
and Simpson was left with two out and only two cards to come. The 
on the turn and the 
on the river were of no help and Simpson was forced to the rail.
and called when Feathers raised to 240,000. Feathers checked on the 
turn and Silva bet 625,000. Feathers raised all-in for 1,750,000 and Silva called.
on the river ended Weinman's run.
