Defending Champ Arieh Bursts The Bubble
Level 16
: Limits 12,000/24,000, 0 ante
On the stone money bubble, Josh Arieh raised in early position, and it folded to the big blind Louis Hillman who put in a three-bet. Arieh called leaving just 6,000 chips behind.
After the flop came 6♥3♦8♣ Hillman bet and Arieh called putting himself at risk.
Josh Arieh: Q♣10♦ 
Louis Hillman: A♣Q♦
Arieh was dominated by Hillman needing a 10 or running straight cards to stay alive in the tournament. After the turn was the 5♣, Arieh was down to just three out.
The river was the Q♥ giving him top pair, however Hillman's top pair top kicker eliminated Arieh.
With the knockout of Arieh, all 20 players left in the field are in the money and have secured at least $20,945.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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195,000
-30,000
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-30,000 |
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Busted | |
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