Richard Freitas Eliminated in 24th Place ($360,000)
Level 35
: Blinds 300,000/600,000, 600,000 ante
Joey Padron opened to 1,200,000 in middle position and Richard Freitas made a small three-bet to 2,600,000 on the button. Padron called and the flop of 9♠2♠2♣ hit the felt. Padron checked to Freitas who continued with a bet of 2,800,000. Padron check-raised to 6,000,000 and Freitas ripped all in for 12,400,000. Padron asked for a count and then called to put Freitas at risk.
Richard Freitas: K♥9♥
Joey Padron: A♥9♣
Padron was already ahead with the better kicker but the A♣ on the turn secured his victory. Freitas was left drawing dead to the 5♠ on the river and became the first elimination of the day.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
42,400,000
21,200,000
|
21,200,000 |
|
Busted |