Philip Long Eliminated in 12th Place ($25,900)
Level 21
: Limits 40,000/80,000, 0 ante
Blinds: 20,000-40,000
Limits: 40,000-80,000
Limits: 40,000-80,000
James Obst was first to act and raised. Philip Long made it three bets to go on the button, which Obst called. Obst then check-raised Long on the 2♦6♥6♦ flop, and Long tossed in his final chips with a third bet. Obst quickly called with the covering stack.
Philip Long: A♠Q♦6♠5♥
James Obst: A♦8♣6♣3♦
Both players had flopped trips, but Obst had a flush draw and a better low draw to increase his odds. The 9♥ turn helped neither player, but the 9♦ river gave Obst his flush to send Long to the rail in 12th place.