Bogert Wins Two in a Row, Syrigos Eliminated
Cory Bogert won two hands in a row. First, against the chip leader William Haner, who also has beated him in several hands heads up. Second, against Nick Syrigos, in which he eliminated Syrigos when he hit a king on the river.
On the first hand, Bogert limped the button. Chris Moneymaker called and Haner raised to 7,000. Bogert called and Moneymaker folded.
The flop came 
and Haner led out for another 7,000. Bogert called.
The turn was the 
and both players checked. The river was the 
and Haner led out for 12,000. Bogert called and won the hand with 
.
On the second hand, Peter Brooks and Ed McPike both limped in early position before Bogert raised to 10,000. Nick Syrigos called from the small blind and the remaining players folded.
On the 
flop, Syrigos shoved all in for his remaining 29,700. Bogert took his time to decide, and eventually decided to call. He had 
against the pocket tens of Syrigos.
The board completed 
, putting a king on the river and giving Bogert the pot. Syrigos hit the rail and there are 12 players remaining in this flight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
252,000
-27,000
|
-27,000 |
|
115,000
66,000
|
66,000 |
|
Busted |