Aldemir Outdraws Opponent
Defending WSOP Main Event Champion Koray Aldemir joined the field and was in the big blind, facing a raise from under the gun. He opted to flat sending both players to the initial draw.
Aldemir took two as did his opponent. He then checked to the raiser who led out, initiating what would become something of a button clicking war. Aldemir raised, only to see the under the gun player re-reaise. Aldemir did not, however, come back over the top, instead flatting.
On the second draw, Aldemir took one while his opponent stood pat. After Aldemir checked, the under the gun player bet again and received a call.
The final draw saw Aldemir take one and his opponent once again stand pat. Aldemir checked for a third time and then raised his opponent's bet. The under the gun player did call and showed 
. It was not good enough, as Aldemir had made his draw, holding 
.
Elsewhere, Jake Daniels was seen sitting down, having used his single re-entry.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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33,500 | |
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25,000
25,000
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25,000 |