button in SafariEvagoras Evagorou Eliminated in 9th Place ($1,000,000)
Hand #40: Jamie Shaevel raised from early position to 4,000,000 and Evagoras Evagorou moved all-in for 23,000,000. The rest of the table folded and Shaevel called, covering Evagorou by five big blinds.
Evagoras Evagorou: J♠J♥
Jamie Shaevel: A♥Q♦
The flop came 9♠7♦A♣ with Shaevel's top pair dominating Evagorou. The turn was a clean 5♠ for Shaevel, leaving Evagorou needing a jack on the river.
He couldn't find it as the 4♣ completed the board. Evagorou bowed out in 9th place, banking $1,000,000.
Speaking to Jeff Platt after his elimination, Evagorou said, "Overall, I am very happy. It was an amazing experience to reach the final table."
"Now I am a little disappointed because I lost a flip but at end of the day I'm happy for what I achieved."
"I am proud, but I prepared a long time for this. I'm happy for my achievement."
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