Chen’s Set Sends Shylko Packing
Level 11
: Blinds 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
The pot stood at around 134,000 and the board showed 7♠J♥9♣2♥, with the cards on their backs as Aliaksandr Shylko was at risk.
Aliaksandr Shylko: AxAx
James Chen: J♠J♣
Chen hit a set on the flop while Shylko needed help from the river to stay alive, but the river brought the 2♦, giving Chen a full house and sending Shylko to the registration desk.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
438,000
236,000
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236,000 |
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Busted | |