Fricker Loses the Flip
Level 21
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Michail Tastanis opened to 230,000 with only 20,000 behind. Michail Tastanis in the cutoff then moved all-in for approximately 240,000. Tastanis looked at the screens and the pay jumps, and he called.
Martin Fricker: 8♠8♦ 
Michail Tastanis: A♣9♣
The dealer fanned a flop of 2♣5♦9♦, giving a pair to Tastanis who eliminated Fricker after the turn 5♠ and the river J♦.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
550,000
295,000
|
295,000 |
|
Busted |