Denny Tran Turns a Set of Jacks to Eliminate Paul Zalewski (12th) and Ahmad Popal (13th)

Photo:  Paul Zalewski

Ahmad Popal moves all in from middle position for 590,000, Gardens Casino qualifier Denny Tran calls from the hijack, and Paul Zalewski moves all in over the top from the cutoff for 610,000. Tran calls the additional 20,000, and all three players turn over their cards.

Denny Tran:  
Paul Zalewski:  
Ahmad Popal:  

The board comes — Popal pairs his ace on the flop and Zalewski turns a gutshot straight draw, but Tran turns a set of jacks to win the entire pot and eliminate both players.

Denny Tran  –  3,500,000  (88 bb)
Paul Zalewski  –  Eliminated in 12th Place  ($29,145)
Ahmad Popal  –  Eliminated in 13th Place  ($23,555)

Photo:  Ahmad Popal