Main Event Champion Aldemir Eliminated Early in Day 2
Level 23
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
On the turn of K♣9♠7♣, Koray Aldemir was in the small blind and check-called a bet of 75,000 from Matthew Grocholsky in the big blind.
The 3♦ hit the turn and Aldemir checked once again to Grocholsky, who fired out a bet of 180,000. Aldemir took a few seconds before announcing all in for about 540,000, which was quickly called.
Koray Aldemir: A♠K♥6♥5♣
Matthew Grocholsky: K♠9♥9♣2♦
Aldemir had run into a set of nines with his top pair double gutshot straight draw and couldn't catch up as the J♥ completed the board on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,450,000
1,140,000
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1,140,000 |
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Busted | |
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