Brodeur Thins the Field
Level 17
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
As action folded to Rick Aasen in middle position, he announced "pot" and raised to 28,000. Isaac Kempton put in the call from the cutoff before Olivier Brodeur clicked it to 48,000 on the button. Aasen then shoved his remaining 77,000, causing Kempton to fold. Brodeur made the call.
Rick Aasen: K♥K♣3♦2♣ 
Olivier Brodeur: A♣A♦5♣3♣
The 8♠7♦Q♣10♥10♦ runout sent Aasen home, moments before making Day 2
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
641,000
471,000
|
471,000 |
|
425,000
65,000
|
65,000 |
|
Busted |