Mizrachi First to Fall
Level 36
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 0 ante
Michael Mizrachi opened to 19,000 on the button, and called a three-bet to 60,000 by Ryuta Nakai.
Mizrachi checked on the 5♥3♣2♣ flop, and Nakai continued for 130,000. Mizrachi responded with a check-raise to 260,000, which Nakai called.
There was no slowing down on the 10♠ turn, as Mizrachi jammed for 545,000. Nakai took his time deciding after confirming the bet size, and ultimately chose to call.
Michael Mizrachi: 8♦5♦
Ryuta Nakai: 9♦9♣
There was no saving grace for Mizrachi, as the A♣ river rolled over, confirming Nakai as the first player to advance to the quarterfinal.