Keating Topples Lichtenberger Early in Round One
A completed board of K♦8♥3♦4♦6♠ was spread across the felt with around 60,000 in the middle. Andrew Lichtenberger led out with a large bet of 80,000 on the river which sent Alan Keating into the tank. After using one of his time banks, Keating called and Lichtenberger was forced to show his A♠10♦. Keating whipped over 8♠7♦ for a pair of eights and Lichtenberger was left on fumes.
"Time for the power limps," Lichtenberger said after the hand.
On the next hand, Lichtenberger limped in and Keating announced all in. Lichtenberger snapped off his last 13,000 and showed J♠J♣ which got a chuckled from Keating who revealed 10♠7♠.
The flop came 10♦7♦3♥ and Keating flopped two pair to take the lead. The 6♠ and 5♣ runout was no help to Lichtenberger who was eliminated and the two embraced after the match.
"What do I do now?" Keating asked. "I've never advanced before."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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300,000
150,000
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150,000 |
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Busted | |
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