6:46 pm
John Varela – 2nd Place ($1650)
James was knocked out by John when his pair of fives were best.
Once again Alan takes out a player. This time Zach is the victim. Both in the blinds, they check the flop with all diamonds. They check again on the turn. On the river, Zach moves all-in (on a bluff) and Alan quickly calls showing two diamonds for a flush.
Alan has taken out his 3rd victim of this Final Table. Alan’s A♦ J♣ was better than Lenora’s Q♦ J♦
Blinds are now 40,000/80,000 Alan Lopes has a commanding lead so far with 1.2 Million!
Blinds – 30,000/60,000 Ronnie pocket nines were no match for Alan’s pocket tens.
Kevin decided to move all-in with 4♥ 4♦. Alan quickly called with K♦ K♠ Kevin is eliminated in 8th and earns a “Wild Card” seat into the Season 32 Finals
Blinds – 20,000/40,000 Norman was down to his last 120,000 and went all in with K♣ 10♦ vs. James Faireney’s A♥ K♦. The board ran no higher than a nine and James wins the pot with Ace high.
Blinds – 20,000/40,000 Since we are at nine players, the next one out does not earn a “Wild Card” seat and they are playing very tight right now.