06-13-2008 12:50 UTC-8

Lacay Rocks Aces; Defeats Potter

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French pro Ludovic Lacay has just eliminated opponent Brandon Potter from the field.

The money got into the middle on a flop of {2-Clubs}

{2-Clubs}

{7-Clubs}

{8-Clubs}

; Potter's with {J-Clubs}

{J-Clubs}

{8-Spades}

and Lacay's with {A-Clubs}

{A-Clubs}

{A-Spades}

.

The

{9-Clubs}

fell on the turn giving Lacay an ace-high flush, further strengthening his grip on the hand, though Potter was not dead, as he could still spike the {10-Clubs}

{10-Clubs}

for a straight flush.

The river was an inconsequential {8-Diamonds}

{8-Diamonds}

and Lacay scooped the pot, sending him through to Round 2.

Tags: Ludovic Lacay