Barsegyan Flops the Nuts to Take Out Orpaz
Level 5
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Tom Orpaz raised to 4,500 from under the gun and received calls from Ottomar Ladva on the button and small blind Eduard Barsegyan.
The flop came 3♣2♥6♣ and Orpaz bet 12,000. Ladva folded, but Barsegyan raised to 30,500. Orpaz then stuck in his last 35,000 and Barsegyan snap-called.
Tom Orpaz: A♠6♠
Eduard Barsegyan: 5♥4♥
Orpaz had flopped top pair, but Barsegyan showed him the nut straight. The board ran out 9♥K♥ and Orpaz made a quick exit from the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
210,000
80,000
|
80,000 |
|
110,000
-10,000
|
-10,000 |
|
Busted |