Slezak Holds to Eliminate Two
Level 8
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Former champion Cody Bartlett opened to 2,500 from under the gun before Bob Slezak three-bet to 7,000 from middle position. The player in the big blind then jammed for slightly more, Bartlett rejammed, and Slezak called as the covering stack.
Big Blind: J♥J♣ 
Cody Bartlett: Q♦8♦
Bob Slezak: Q♠Q♣
Slezak was in great position to score the double knockout until the 7♣6♣4♥ flop gave Bartlett a gutter. The 8♣ on the turn gave him additional outs but the 10♦ completed the board to give Slezak the winner as Bartlett was sent to the rebuy line.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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65,000
35,000
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35,000 |
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Busted | |