Blanda Defeats Rouhani

Heads Up - Double Elimination ($2000 + $150)

The Matt Lombardi v Lenny Schwartz match got underway at about 1:45pm.

Freddy Rouhani was all-in holding AT suited against Bill Blanda's pocket 6s. The board came T 9 4 A 3 and Freddy doubled up.

Blanda defeats Rouhani

Freddy's next all-in was with A3 off and he ran into Bill's pocket Jacks. This time Freddy got no help from the board of 8 6 4 5 5 and it was over. Bill Blanda advances to the next round and Freddy is eliminated.

Hayden Fortini was taking advantage of the extended match and observing the last half-hour or so. It remains to be seen if this will help in his upcoming match against Bill Blanda. That match will begin at about 2:40pm.

Over in the quarter-finals, Jesse Yaginuma has about a 4 to 1 chip lead over Christian Harder.

Schanbacher and McLaughlin seem to still be close to even.