Hector Balsano Eliminated in 22nd Place ($8,820)
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We've all seen it before. A player in early position (this time Luis Alberto Bonnet) opens (this time to 24,000). Another man (here, Hector Balsano) takes a deep breath and three-bets to 85,000. Then the small blind (Mario Niciforo) takes two deep breaths and shoves. Bonnet snap-folded, and Balsano called to risk his tournament life. Both players were close in chips, but Niciforo's 200k had Balsano slightly covered.
Showdown
Balsano: 
Niciforo: 
The 
flop was clean for Balsano. The 
changed nothing on the turn. Then boom. The 
on the river could be heard down the hall in the slot parlor. Niciforo let out a whoop, and Balsano stood back, stunned. He was led away to get paid out with Niciforo still celebrating. A minute later, Niciforo followed Balsano to shake his hand.