Nozomu Shimizu Eliminated in 3rd Place ($144,069)
Level 25
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 0 ante
Josh Arieh raised from the button and Nozomu Shimizu defended his big blind.
The flop came J♦7♥A♥ and they both checked to the 9♦ on the turn. Arieh bet to put Shimizu all in for his last 105,000 and was called.
Nozomu Shimizu: 9♥2♣
Josh Arieh: J♣10♦
Arieh had flopped a pair of jacks while Shimizu had turned the lower pair of nines.
The river completed the board with the 8♦ which did not help the friendly Japanese player. Everyone applauded as he was eliminated in third place for $144,069.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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5,150,000
305,000
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305,000 |
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2,995,000
650,000
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650,000 |
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Busted | |
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