Erik Seidel Eliminated in 21st Place ($26,007)
Poker Hall of Famer Erik Seidel has likely seen a lot during his illustrious playing career. Perhaps, that is why he took a bad beat in a good way.
Action picked up on the turn and a board showing Q♦10♠2♠J♠.
Seidel checked and his opponent, Sami Bechahed, bet. Seidel responded with a check-raise to 450,000, which prompted Bechahed to come over the top with an all-in bet. Seidel, who was at risk, snap-called.
Erik Seidel: Q♠4♠ 
Sami Bechahed: 9♠7♠
Both players turned a flush, but Seidel’s flush was bigger.
“I have one out,” said Bechahed, who needed the 8♠ to complete a straight flush for the winning hand.
And the card arrived when the dealer placed the 8♠ on the river, much to the stunned disbelief of the table.
Seidel quietly offered a smile before exiting the area in 21st place, which paid out $26,007.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,115,000
1,315,000
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1,315,000 |
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Busted | |
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