Jorge Martinez Eliminated in 8th Place ($22,692)
Level 36
: Blinds 300,000/600,000, 600,000 ante
Jorge Martinez was the first player eliminated after the dinner break at the hands of Matthew Allen.
Allen raised to 1,500,000 from under the gun. Action folded around to Martinez in the big blind who elected to call.
Martinez checked the flop of 3♦6♥8♠ before Allen slid out 1 million even. Martinez committed the remainder of his stack for less to head to a showdown.
Jorge Martinez: J♦J♣K♦4♦
Matthew Allen: A♦A♥5♦2♣
Allen held the lead with a pair of aces, and they held on the runout of 3♠Q♦ to send Martinez to the cage.
Martinez earned $22,692 for his effort.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
7,200,000
400,000
|
400,000 |
|
Busted |