Laak Falls to Barakat
Level 8
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Action was picked up just before the turn with the board reading 5?3?6? and Phil Laak all in and at risk against Youness Barakat
Phil Laak: A?Q?Q?4?
Youness Barakat: K?K?9?8?
Laak's overpair and gutshot straight draw were in bad shape against Barakat's higher overpair and gutshot straight draw. The 8? turn and J? river offered Laak no improvement, resulting in his elimination from the tournament.
Laak and Barakat shook hands as Laak was leaving the table in a show of respect between the two players.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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84,500
84,500
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84,500 |
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Busted | |
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