Matakis Eliminates Opponent With Straight
Level 16
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Joining the action on the turn with the board 
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Action checked to Ian Matakis, who was under the gun, and he bet 52,000. His opponent went deep into the tank before moving all in for approximately 130,000. Matakis snap called.
Big blind: 
Ian Matakis: 
The big blind had two pair while Matakis had flopped a straight. The river was the 
and Matakis has his opponent covered to eliminate him from the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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420,000 | |
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