Konnikova Eliminates Ionescu With Kings
Level 8
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
There was 18,000 in the pot. Alexandru Ionescu was in early position against Maria Konnikova in the cutoff.
The flop came 
and Ionescu checked. Konnikova bet 10,000 before Ionescu moved all in for 45,800. Konnikova took a bit of time to think before calling.
Alexandru Ionescu: 
Maria Konnikova: 
Ionescu had top pair, top kicker, but needed help as Konnikova had pocket kings for the overpair. No help came, however, as the turn brought the 
and the river the 
to eliminate Ionescu from the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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110,000
54,400
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54,400 |
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