The defending champion Max Deveson opened to 300 from early position, but [Removed:520] in the hijack three-bet to 1,100. Mercedes Osti in the big blind called, as well as Deveson.
All three of them checked the 5♠2♣4♣ flop leading to the A♥ turn where Osti immediately moved all-in for 12,600.
Deveson calmly folded, then [Removed:524] went into the tank before making the fold.
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“Gambi” raised to 600 from early position and was called by every single player after him.
All six players checked the A♦9♠K♦ flop, and there was no action on the Q♣ turn either.
Finally, “Nick C” in the small blind decided to bet 1,400 on the A♥ river. However, it seemed nobody had anything, as all of his opponents quickly folded.