Hardcastle Busts to Romero

Level 23
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Jack Hardcastle open raised to 50,000 from the hijack with A?K? and Alex Romero called in the big blind with J?8?.
The flop came J?8?A?, giving Hardcastle a pair of aces and Romero two pair. Romero checked, Hardcastle continued for 45,000 and Romero called.
The turn was the 5?. Romero checked again, Hardcastle bet 105,000 and Romero check raised all in. Hardcastle called all in for 300,000.
The river came the 2? and Romero held with his two pair to win the pot. Hardcastle was eliminated from the tournament.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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1,065,000
680,000
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680,000 |
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Busted |