McSherry Holds to Bust Aslam; McTaggart Doubles Off Bull
Zahir Aslam raised to 5,500 in middle position and Paul McSherry moved all in from the button. The table folded back to Aslam who called for his last 20,000.
Zahir Aslam: 10♦9♦ 
Paul McSherry: A♦7♣
The flop came 5♦2♦3♥ to give Aslam additional outs with a flush draw, but he missed the K♠ turn and A♥ river as McSherry made top pair to send him to the rail.
At the same table, Dean Lyall has built his stack up to around 250,000 and in contention for the chip lead.
While this hand was taking place, Paul McTaggart had moved all in for 30,000 on another table and was up against Robbie Bull.
Paul McTaggart: A♦K♠
Robbie Bull: 10♠9♠
McTaggart hit top pair on the K♣5♠3♦ flop, while Bull picked up a straight draw on the J♣ turn. The 4♦ river was safe for McTaggart and he earned the double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
250,000
80,000
|
80,000 |
|
60,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
|
55,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
20,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
|
Busted |