button in SafariLee First to Go on Day 1b
Stephen Lee has the unwanted distinction of being the first player eliminated on Day 1b.
The hand began when Shraga Vrubel limped from the hijack. Stephen Lee raised to 800 on the button. Vrubel reraised to 3,800, and Lee made the call as the pot began to build preflop.
Vrubel threw out 10,000 on the 10♣6♦7♦ flop. Lee popped it to 25,000 in response. Vrubel jammed, and Lee quickly called to put himself at risk.
Stephen Lee: 7♣7♥
Shraga Vrubel: A♦A♣
Lee outflopped Vrubel and was poised to crack pocket aces, but the ominous 8♦ turn came to give Vrubel a flush draw and a fighting chance going to the river.
Lee's worst fears were confirmed on the Q♦ river as Vrubel let out a celebratory yell as he pumped his fist in celebration after spiking the flush, sending Lee packing.