Alec Torelli Eliminated in 65th Place
Alec Torelli didn't have the easiest of tables today, especially Alexander Ivarsson on his left must have been a pain. The Swede could be described as the table menace, constantly involved in hands and winning most of them. Just now, the two of them clashed in a big way.
Torelli opened the button for 17,000 and Ivarsson in the small blind made the call. The big blind over called and both of them checked to Torelli on 
. Torelli followed his pre flop aggression up with a bet of 22,000 and just Ivarsson called, the big blind folded.
Ivarsson check called another 58,000 on the 
turn and the two of them saw the 
appear on the river. Ivarsson checked a third time and Torelli bet 95,000 with 175,000 behind. After a short pause it was Ivarsson announcing all in, getting the red triangle thrown in front of him even before he got a chip in the middle.
"Wow, maybe I should have checked the river" Torelli pondered, "I have a good hand to call with"
Ivarsson wasn't saying a thing, just looking down without moving.
"I need a second here guys" Torelli said while stroking his chin.
After a minute more, Torelli made the call. Ivarsson showed 
for the flopped set and Torelli mucked. The dealer informed Torelli he was obligated to show his hand and Torelli said "Yeah no worries, I had ace king" while the dealer flashed his 
.
Ivarsson is up to 1,250,000 in chips (156 big blinds), Torelli is on his way cashing �12,800 for his 65th place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,250,000
731,000
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731,000 |
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Busted | |
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