Hachem Takes Down Gaspard
Level 11
: 1,200/2,400, 300 ante
Jean Gaspard came back with just 15,000 and his run ended early into the first level of Day 2. Gaspard conceded his chips to the 2005 WSOP Main Event champion Joe Hachem.
The key hand started with Hachem completing with the 
and Gaspard, who had the 
out, raised. Hachem three-bet and Gaspard called.
Gaspard bet fourth street and received a call. Hachem hit open fours on fifth street and regained the betting lead, firing on fifth and sixth. Gaspard called both of Hachem's bets and then moved all in on the river. Hachem called to try to score the knockout.
Jean Gaspard: 
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Joe Hachem: / 
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Gaspard showed 
for two pair, nines and deuces. Hachem, however, had aces in the hole with 
for a higher two-pair to end Gaspard's tournament run.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
56,000 | 16,000 |
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Busted |