Pihela's Pocket Fives Hold Up and Mazza Eliminated
Level 6
: Blinds 300/600, 600 ante
Sylvain Mazza raised to 1,200 from middle position and Igor Pihela called. Georgi Abuladze reraised to 2,500 and picked up two more callers.
When action got back around to Mazza, he shoved all in. Pihela also moved all in. The others vacated the pot to leave just two players, with Mazza at risk.
Sylvain Mazza: A♠Q♥
Igor Pihela: 5♥5♠
The board ran out 7♠6♠K♦9♥8♣ and Pihela's pocket fives held. Mazza was eliminated from the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
62,000
62,000
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62,000 |
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Busted |