Eights Into Nines Sends Noori to the Rail
Chris Swan opened for two bets and cleared the field around to Michael Noori in the big blind, who promptly three-bet. Swan, who knew his opponent was short, out in the four-bet and Noori called off his remaining 5,000.
Showdown
Swan | |
Noori |
"He's even got a diamond," a resigned Noori said after the flop. The turn gave both players a flush, though Swan's nine was higher. "I still have one out," Noori pointed out in reference to the . Unfortunately for him, it wasn't in the cards as the appeared on the river. Noori finished in 24th place and will take home $6,652 for his efforts.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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Chris Swan |
365,000
109,000
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109,000 |
Michael Noori | Busted | |
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