Matthew Ashton Eliminated in 3rd Place ($573,679)
Omaha Hi-Lo
Talal Shakerchi raised on the button with the A?K?Q?2? and Brian Rast called out of the small blind with the A?7?6?2?. Matthew Ashton in the big blind made it three ways with the K?Q?3?2? and they headed to the Q?4?3? flop.
Rast bet and Ashton raised, Shakerchi called the raise for Rast to then make it three bets for 750,000 total. Ashton called all in and already had a stoic expression on his face even before Shakerchi had tossed in calling chips.
The 5? turn gave Rast gin and he bet, Shakerchi called before they headed to the 5? on the river. Another bet by Rast was called by Shakerchi with the nut low, who received just one quarter of the pot as Rast had the seven-high straight and same nut low. Ashton was denied a shot at a second Poker Players Championship title and had to settle for a consolation prize of $573,679.
Heads-up play will get underway in a few minutes from now with a commanding lead for Rast over Shakerchi.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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25,200,000
2,175,000
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2,175,000 |
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4,550,000
-825,000
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-825,000 |
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Busted | |
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