Oscar Cansino Eliminated in 6th Place $61,440
In the key hand, his QJ lost to an opponent's set of eights, and the river failed to save him. The remaining five players went on their first break, each already locked in at least $81,000.
In a tournament at The Bike poker room, the [final table] action was intense. The [blind level] was 300,000/500,000. On the last hand before break, Oscar Cansino [raised] to 1,500,000, and Guy Shushan called from the big blind to defend.
The flop came [Qc][8h][6d]. Shushan checked, and Cansino continued for 3,000,000. After Shushan called, the turn brought [10s]. Shushan then shoved all in. Cansino double-checked his hand and called, only to see Shushan show [8s][8d] — a set of eights on the flop. Cansino held [Qh][Jh] and needed a nine to turn the tables, but the river was the [2d].
Cansino was eliminated in 6th place, earning $61,440. The remaining five players entered the first break of the final table, each already locked in at least $81,000.
FAQ
- Shu Shan holds [8s][8d], flops a set of eights.