Pogodin Claims First Victim
Jing Xiang Ong raised to 800 from under the gun and was called by Konstantin Pogodin in mid-position. Kevin Clark raised to 2,800 from the button and both Ong and Pogodin called.
The flop brought them the 
, both Ong and Pogodin checked. Clark continued with a bet of 6,500. Ong raised to 20,000 and Pogodin decided to shove having both of his opponents covered. Clark glanced at his cards once more, shook his head and then folded. Ong called without hesitating.
Jing Xiang Ong: 
Konstantin Pogodin: 
Ong had flopped a flush and open-ended straight draw and Pogodin flopped the higher open-ended straight draw.
The turn came with the 
to give Pogodin the straight he needed to eliminate Ong. Ong needed a spade to double up.
The river completed the board with the 
to give Ong the lower straight and he was sent to the rail first.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
105,000
55,000
|
55,000 |
|
43,000
-6,000
|
-6,000 |
|
Busted |