Ihar Soika Eliminated in 13th Place (10,300)
Anton Afanasyev raised from the button to 20,000 and both Abdelkader Benhalima called from the blinds. The flop came down and all three players checked, after which the hit on the turn.
Benhalima checked again on the turn and Soika bet 42,000, which was called by Afanasyev on the button.
"All in!" Benhalima announced loudly, and his shove was for 596,000 total, putting both his opponent at risk if they put in the call.
After a while Soika called to risk his tournament life, as he had about 350,000 chips left. Afanasyev folded quickly, and the following showdown was created.
Soika quickly showed while Benhalima turned over the , without revealing his second card. Benhalima sat back, as the tournament director revealed his second card as the .
Benhalima had flopped a straight, and the river brought the to ship him yet another massive pot.
Benhalima celebrated loudly, high-fived his friends on the rail, and even high-fived Soika who just got knocked out.
"You play well," Benhalima said to Soika, who excited gracefully and kept a smile on his face as he headed for the payout desk.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Abdelkader Benhalima |
1,080,000
410,000
|
410,000 |
Anton Afanasyev |
315,000
-85,000
|
-85,000 |
Ihar Soika | Busted |