Ponomarev Among Early Exits
Level 16
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Leonard Talerico opened to 12,000 and Richard Lee made the call on his immediate left. Nikolay Ponomarev was next to act, sliding out a three-bet to 40,000. Talerico folded before Lee shoved, with Ponomarev making the call and putting himself at risk.
Nikolay Ponomarev: A♦K♠6♠5♦3♠ 
Richard Lee: A♠Q♥Q♦J♦5♠
Lee quick found a set on the A♣Q♠8♦ flop,while Ponomarev was unable to make a low on the J♦ turn or 5♠ river to hit the rail early in the day.
At a nearby table, John Racener was also headed to the payout desk with eliminations happening quickly around the room.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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382,000
-9,000
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-9,000 |
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98,000
8,000
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8,000 |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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