2019 The Star Sydney Champs

$20,000 High Roller
Day: 1
Event Info

2019 The Star Sydney Champs

Final Results
Winner
Sean Ragozzini
Winning Hand
105
Prize
223,361 AUD
Event Info
Buy-in
20,000 AUD
Prize Pool
703,000 AUD
Entries
37
Level Info
Level
18
Blinds
8,000 / 16,000
Ante
16,000

Zhao Eliminated by Rafferty

Level 9 : 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Zuxian Zhao
Zuxian Zhao

Zuxian Zhao raised to 5,000 and Tom Rafferty moved all in out of the big blind. Zhao gave it brief consideration and called for what appeared to be 40,000.

Zuxian Zhao: {a-Hearts}{q-Hearts}
Tom Rafferty: {q-Diamonds}{q-Clubs}

The {9-Hearts} in the window was promising, but it was followed by the {5-Diamonds}{2-Clubs}. After the blank {10-Diamonds} turn, the outs of Zhao were reduced to the three remaining aces in the deck and he would not get there as he {5-Clubs} river also bricked off.

When asked if he may re-enter, Zhao said "I am thinking about it, but need at least half an hour to unwind." With the upcoming 30-minute dinner break at the end of the current level, that still leaves some time to make up his mind.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Tom Rafferty au
Tom Rafferty
193,000
43,000
43,000
Profile photo of Zuxian Zhao au
Zuxian Zhao
Busted

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