Cho Sends Eskandar Out the Door
Level 8
: 400/800, 100 ante
Three players saw a flop of 
and the action checked to Patrick Eskandar in late position. Eskandar bet 4,500 into a pot of around 6,000 and Joon Cho check-raised to 14,500. The action was back on Eskandar who made the call.
The turn brought the 
and Cho splashed in a bet of 15,000. Eskandar went deep into the tank for nearly three minutes before sticking in his last 28,200. Cho quickly called and the cards were tabled with Cho showing 
and Eskandar trailing with 
.
The river was the 
and Cho's pocket kings held on to eliminate Eskandar on Day 1a.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
153,000
67,500
|
67,500 |
|
Busted |