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Three-time MSPT Champ Nick Barksdale raised to 12,000 from the button, and the big blind defended to see a flop.

Action was checked to Barksdale, who put his opponent all-in for 21,000, and they called off their remaining stack.

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Both players connected with the flop, with Barksdale holding bottom pair, but the dealer turned the , improving him to trips.

Barksdale then took the lead and the river secured him the elimination, ending play for the evening.

Nick Barksdale - 533,000