Kessler Runs Into Kings
Level 18
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Allen Kessler raised to 42,000 in early position and Shota Nakanishi called in the hijack, while everyone else folded. Kessler bet his last 3,000 in the dark.
Allen Kessler: K♣Q♣Q♥10♣
Shota Nakanishi: K♠K♦5♠2♦
The board ran out 9♥9♦7♠3♠2♥ and the kings held up for Nakanishi to eliminate Kessler from the tournament.