Benitez Holds on with Kings, Veliu Takes an Exit
Level 16
: 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
Alida Veliu open-shoved for 64,000 from middle position and on her direct left was Kevin Benitez who called for his total stack of 59,000. The player in the big blind called as well and the three tabled their hands, with the big blind opponent having both at risk of elimination.
Kevin Benitez: 
Alida Veliu: 
Opponent: 
The flop came down 
and Benitez was still way ahead with his pair of cowboys. "Come on ace!" said Veliu as the dealer burned and turned a 
. The 
river completed the board, cementing the pot for Benitez who tripled up, while Veliu took an exit late in the day.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
182,000
182,000
|
182,000 |
|
Busted |