Talal Shakerchi Eliminated by Santhosh Suvarna

The very first all-in and call of the tournament brings a coin flip between Santhosh Suvarna and Talal Shakerchi. Following a button raise to 24,000 by Suvarna, Shakerchi jams for around 285,000 and receives a quick call.

Talal Shakerchi:
Santhosh Suvarna:

The board keeps the pocket pair ahead and Shakerchi becomes the first casualty. All sixteen remaining players will now redraw for the final two tables.