Horter Out In 4th

  • Big Stax XXII 1500 Main Event 2:30 AM
  • Level 31 (75000/150000/25000)
  • Total Entries: 447
  • Players Left: 3
  • Next Payout: $59,705

Mike Lavenburg opened to 325k under the gun and was flatted by Max Young on the button. Vinny Pahuja folded the small blind and Chris Horter jammed from the big blind for ~2.3M. Lavenburg folded and Young made the call putting him at risk.

Young 8♠8♣ vs Horter A♦9♥ Pot: ~5M

Board: 2♦8♦Q♦K♥5♠

The flop brings a very exciting sweat with Young flopping a set against Horter’s flush draw. The turn and river brought no help and Horter is out.

Chris Horter is eliminated in 4th place for $43,706.

Approximate stacks for the three remaining players:

  • Young 12.5M
  • Pahuja 3.4M
  • Lavenburg 6M