Franco Survives; Estanislau Chips Up Despite Loss
Level 18
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Joao Estanislau raised to 42,000 and Eric Cloutier called. Sonny Franco then called all-in for 35,000 on the button before Andrew Ostapchenko bumped it up to 215,000 in the small blind. Estanislau called and Cloutier folded, while Franco was already at risk.
The flop came Q♠J♣7♠ and Ostapchenko checkec, Estanislau jammed for 247,000 and Ostapchenko reluctantly folded.
Sonny Franco: A♠J♥10♣2♠ 
Joao Estanislau: 10♠8♣7♣5♠
The 10♥ turn and 9♠ river gave Franco the superior flush to win the side pot, Estanislau raked in the larger side pot to chip up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
615,000
115,000
|
115,000 |
|
320,000
64,000
|
64,000 |
|
243,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
||
|
164,000
139,000
|
139,000 |