Ashimov Triples, Ciocan Busts
Level 16
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
In a preflop confrontation Altynbek Ashimov was all in for around 300,000, a player in middle position, Catalin-Iulian Ciocan was all in for a bit less and a player in late position had called covering them both.
Catalin-Iulian Ciocan: K♣J♥ 
Altynbek Ashimov: 9♣9♦
Covering Player: A♠Q♠
The board ran out 9♥8♣3♦3♣Q♣ giving Ashimov a set of nines to triple up while Ciocan was sent to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,025,000 | |
|
Busted |