Maz Bako Eliminated In 9th Place (£6,010)
Level 21
: Blinds 10,000/15,000, 15,000 ante
Action folded around to Maz Bako, who shoved all in from the small blind with a short stack. Tuan Le called in the big blind with Bako covered.
Maz Bako: A♠4♥
Tuan Le: J♦9♠
The board ran out K♥Q♥2♠8♥A♣ to give Bako a pair of aces on the river. He doubled up and survived, but it wouldn't last long.
The following hand, Bako shoved again from the button and was called by Le. Players flipped their cards and once again Bako was at risk.
Maz Bako: 7♥7♦
Tuan Le: A♦8♣
Bako had pocket sevens but was flipping against Le who had overcards. The board ran out A♠4♥5♣3♠4♣ to give Le a pair of aces on the flop. Bako was eliminated from the tournament in 9th place for £6,010.
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| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,550,000
1,550,000
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1,550,000 |
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Busted |