Hamada Knocks Out Lijo
Level 3
: Blinds 200/400, 400 ante
It folded to Shoichiro Hamada in the small blind who put 1,200 towards the middle which was enough to put Lander Lijo in the big blind all in. Lijo obliged and put himself at risk against Hamada.
Lander Lijo: K♣7♠
Shoichiro Hamada: J♦10♣
Despite the bleak circumstances, Lijo got his money in ahead against Hamada. The 9♣5♣5♦ flop was safe for Lijo keeping him ahead in the race.
The 6♠ was of no consequence to Lijo, who was one card away from a double up, but the J♣ river was a disaster for Lijo as it gave Hamada a pair of jacks to eliminate him from the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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49,700 | |
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Busted |