Nacho Runs Into Aces
Team PokerStars Pro Nacho Barbero opened to 8,000 from under the gun. Action folded to Guido Ruffini in the small blind who three-bet to 22,000. Barbero called and the two were off to the flop.
were spread in front of the two players and Ruffini checked to Barbero. Barbero opted to check as well and the came on fourth street. Ruffini checked for a second time and Nacho pushed out 26,000 chips. Ruffini responded by announcing that he was all in.
Ruffini had Barbero covered and after a moment, Barbero announced a call for his tournament life.
Barbero:
Ruffini:
Barbero was in dire need of help going to the river, and did not find it when the struck the board.
Barbero, who won this event in the LAPT's third season, will have to settle for a more minor cash this time around.
Barbero's elimination leaves Angel Guillen as the only Team PokerStars Pro standing.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Guido Ruffini |
320,000
170,000
|
170,000 |
Nacho Barbero | Busted | |