The Bubble Has Burst; Sanchez Survives
With 976 players remaining in the field, play was halted to prepare for hand-for-hand action. It was unnecessary, as when all was settled, four players were eliminated.
The group split the minimum cash ($1,647) four ways.
High drama played out on Table 450, as Luz Sanchez faced two tough decisions against Daniel Hirose.
With the flop and turn of 2♣7♣8♦8♥, Hirose bet 56,000 chips. Sanchez said didn't quite understand why every dealer in the room was standing, nor what hand-for-hand would be.
She thought long and hard about making the call. Eventually, the clock was called on her and with two seconds left, she threw in the call.
The 6♠ landed on the river and Hirose quickly pushed all in. Again, Sanchez went into the tank. Again, Hirose called for the clock.
"I'm sorry ... clock," he said.
Sanchez waited for a bit then made the call, risking her tournament life, and waited for Hirose to show.
Hirose turned over 4♣4♠. Sanchez, almost surprised, flipped Q♠Q♣ and took down the pot.
Had she lost the hand, the last minimum cash would have been split five ways.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
610,000
444,000
|
444,000 |
|
50,000
205,000
|
205,000 |