01-13-2009 02:30 UTC+11

Billy Argyros Eliminated in 6th Place (AU$6,120)

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Billy "the Croc" Argyros - 6th Place

The tournament clock was nearing the end of Level 18 when Billy Argyros made his stand. He was called by Mel Judah and Derek Raymond. Judah folded by the turn of a {10-Hearts}

{10-Hearts}

{10-Clubs}

{K-Clubs}

{q-Hearts}

board. That left Raymond to show Argyros {J-Hearts}

{J-Hearts}

{9-Clubs}

{2-Clubs}

{3-Hearts}

for a made straight. Argyros had club outs, {A-Clubs}

{A-Clubs}

{5-Clubs}

{7-Hearts}

{8-Spades}

. He called out, "Club! Club!" desperately but didn't get it. The river blanked out {5-Spades}

{5-Spades}

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Argyros was his usual colorful self during today's tournament, engaging in animated, joking banter with his tablemates. His good mood mirrored his good play that earned him AU$6,120 for sixth place.

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