Nicolaou Eliminates Acosta
Level 4
: 300/500, 500 ante
Melvin Acosta was first to act and opened to 1,600 from under the gun. On his direct left was sat Nick Nicolaou who upped it to 4,000. Everyone else stepped aside and when it came back to Acosta, he called.
The flop was the 
and Acosta moved all in for 24,100, which was two and a half times the size of the pot. Nicolaou asked for a count and threw in a chip to signify a call.
Nick Nicolaou: 
Melvin Acosta: 
The board was completed with an 
and 
, which was safe for the pocket kings and Nicolau is up, whilst Acosta headed towards the door.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
80,000 | |
|
Busted |