Ace-King Versus Ace-King Ends in Knockout
Level 5
: Blinds 300/600, 600 ante
A player got his last 8,000 in the middle and was up against Japanese bracelet winner Naoya Kihara. The all-in player showed 
, while Kihara showed the same hand 
.
The 
flop meant Kihara was on a freeroll toward a flush, which he got closer to completing on the 
turn. The river came the 
and Kihara made his flush to eliminate his opponent.
"Good hand," the busted player said, taking the bad beat in stride and still smiling as he made his exit.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
58,000 | 13,000 |