Start of Day 2 Chip Leader Eliminated
Level 27
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Gary Blackwood raised in early position and only the start-of-day chip leader, Taha Benhmama, called in the big blind.
Blackwood continued for 110,000 on the J♣5♣7♦ flop, which was met by a check-raise by Benhmama to 350,000. Blackwood, after confirming the raise amount and his opponent's remaining stack, moved all-in.
A snap-call would be an understatement as Benhmama beat Blackwood into the pot.
Taha Benhmama: 5♥2♥ 
Gary Blackwood: 10♣9♣
Benhmama had the lead, but had a world of outs to dodge.
The turn 10♦ moved Blackwood in front, and he hit his flush on the 4♣ river for good measure.
Benhmama headed for the exit as a bemused Blackwood scooped in the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,300,000
2,700,000
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2,700,000 |
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Busted | |
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