Obst is Gonna Need a Bigger Boat
We've just had an elimination in 19th place, which means we're now down to three tables.
It happened when James Obst opened for 27,000 under the gun and then called when Mervin Chan three-bet to 66,000 from the button. Obst proceeded to check the 
flop, and Chan took the opportunity to bet 70,000. Obst responded with a check-raise to 160,000, Chan called, and the 
turned.
This time Obst led out for 175,000, and then he called off for around 300,000 more when Chan moved all in. Obst tabled 
for a full house, but it was no good as Chan held a bigger boat with 
. Obst, who finished Day 2 as the chip leader, was drawing dead headed to the river, which came the 
.
The remaining 18 players are now on a short break before redrawing for the final three tables.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,800,000
380,000
|
380,000 |
|
Busted | |
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