Luo Takes out Branco, Claims the Lead
Level 18
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Xixiang Luo and Carlos Branco had already built up a sizable pot when the river was dealt on 
. Luo bet 115,000 and Branco responded by moving all in. Luo wasn't all too pleased but ended up calling after twenty seconds or so.
Branco, who final tabled the EPT Main Event in Prague a month ago, showed 
for trip aces and Luo revealed 
for a full house. The Chinese pro let out a brief shriek upon seeing Branco's hand, thinking he was up against ace-ten, but quickly eased back up when he realized he had the winner.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
800,000
270,000
|
270,000 |
|
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Busted | |