Foucault Falls to Alioto
Level 17
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
David Foucault, who had started the hand very short-stacked, was all in from middle position and up against Piero Alioto who was in the hijack with a covering stack.
David Foucault: A♦6♠ 
Piero Alioto: J♦J♣
Alioto's pocket jacks held up on the 7♦8♦9♣9♦9♠ runout and he took the pot while Foucault made his exit from the tournament area.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
370,000
111,000
|
111,000 |
|
Busted |