Frank Takes from Helppi; Liberto Ousted
Level 8
: 2,500/5,000, 500 ante
With around 35,000 in the pot and a flop of , Christopher Frank checked from the small blind and Juha Helppi bet 15,000 from the under-the-gun position. David Peters called from the button, Frank check-raised to 46,000, and Helppi called. Peters got out of the way and it was heads-up action to the turn.
Frank checked, Helppi bet 35,000, and the young German called before both players checked the river.
"Ace," Frank said excitedly before rolling over the . It was good as Helppi sent his cards to the muck unseen.
Meanwhile, Justin Liberto has been eliminated from the tournament.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Christopher Frank |
620,000
194,000
|
194,000 |
Juha Helppi |
122,000
-198,000
|
-198,000 |
Justin Liberto | Busted |