Hector Balsano Eliminated in 22nd Place ($8,820)

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We've all seen it before. A player in early position (this time Luis Alberto Bonnet) opens (this time to 24,000). Another man (here, Hector Balsano) takes a deep breath and three-bets to 85,000. Then the small blind (Mario Niciforo) takes two deep breaths and shoves. Bonnet snap-folded, and Balsano called to risk his tournament life. Both players were close in chips, but Niciforo's 200k had Balsano slightly covered.

Showdown
Balsano: {10-Hearts} {10-Diamonds}
Niciforo: {a-Hearts} {k-Spades}

The {6-Spades} {3-Hearts} {2-Diamonds} flop was clean for Balsano. The {7-Hearts} changed nothing on the turn. Then boom. The {k-Diamonds} on the river could be heard down the hall in the slot parlor. Niciforo let out a whoop, and Balsano stood back, stunned. He was led away to get paid out with Niciforo still celebrating. A minute later, Niciforo followed Balsano to shake his hand.