Sandford Ousts Martirosian and Takes Chip Lead
Level 17
: 1,750/3,500, 450 ante
George "Kacicka" Sandford raised to 7,700 from early position and Artur Martirosian defended the big blind.
The flop came 
and Martirosian check-called a bet of 5,188. The turn was the 
and Martirosian led for 10,272 and was called. The river was the 
and Martirosian led for 60,420, which prompted Sandford to go all in. Martirosian called for his remaining 110,065 and a showdown ensued.
George "Kacicka" Sandford: 
Artur Martirosian: 
Martirosian rivered the straight but Sandord had it the whole time as he showed the flopped nut flush, eliminating Martirosian and taking the chip lead in the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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510,971
510,971
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510,971 |
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Busted | |
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