Joe Alcala opened with a late positioned raise to 1,050. Allan Farber three-bet to an unknown amount from the blinds and it came back to Alcala who announced a four-bet ship. Farber instantly called for his tournament life and the hands were turned on their backs.
Farber: AA
Alcala: JJ
Farber was in a dominating position with his pocket aces and retained the lead through the 65Q flop. The turn, however, spelled disaster for last year’s runner-up as it brough the J to the felt. Alcala suddenly held the lead with his set of jacks and ensured Farber’s elimination after the 8 finished off the community cards. Farber made a quick exit from the tournament area and Alcala increased his chip stack to about 27,000.
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