Martinko Flushes Out Rodriguez on the Bubble
David Martinko raised to 12,000 from middle position, and was called by Norman Rodriguez on the button, and both the small blind Rollande Stillings, and the big blind David Kazanjian.
The flop came 4♣5♣J♦ and it checked to Martinko, who bet out 15,000. Rodriguez then raised to 36,000. Both the blinds folded, before Martinko three-bet all in for Rodriguez last 75,000. After thinking over his decision, Rodriguez called to put his tournament life at risk.
Norman Rodriguez: K♣J♣ 
David Martinko: A♣Q♣
It was a dream flop for Rodriguez who flopped top pair and the second nut flush draw. But Martinko was very alive with two over cards, and the nut flush draw. Martinko didn't wait long to improve, as the turn brought the 8♣ to leave Rodriguez drawing dead as Martinko made the nut flush. The 5♥ on the river officially eliminated Rodriguez, making him the unfortunate bubble boy.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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374,000
374,000
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374,000 |
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Busted | |