We missed the elimination of former MSPT Meskwaki champ Nick Jivkov, but he was kind enough to fill us in on some details.

According to him, Josh Lister opened for 3,200 from middle position during the 800/1,600/200 level. Aaron Johnson called from the button and Jivkov called from the big blind with the . The turn saw Jivkov check, Lister bet 3,000, and Johnson call. Jivkov made the call and then checked the turn.

Lister bet another 3,000, Johnson folded, and Jivkov check-raised all in for 32,000. Lister called with and it held as the blanked on the river.

“Our semi-bluff did not get there,” Jivkov said. He’ll be back to try again on Day 1b.