Nov 26, 2018
Ofer Peleg (pictured) raises from the hijack to 85,000, and James Gilbert calls from the big blind. The flop comes , Gilbert checks, Peleg bets 125,000, and Gilbert calls.
The turn card pairs the board with the , Gilbert checks, Peleg bets 350,000, and Gilbert calls.
The river card is the , Gilbert checks, and Peleg moves all in for 600,000. Gilbert begins studying Peleg, and when Peleg notices this he covers his face with his hoodie. Shortly after that, Gilbert calls.
Peleg peeks out of his hoodie to confirm that Gilbert called, and he proudly says “Three aces” as he shows .
But Gilbert quickly turns over for trip aces with a higher kicker, and Peleg is momentarily stunned as he is eliminated in 15th place.
James Gilbert – 5,400,000 (135 bb)
Ofer Peleg – Eliminated in 15th Place ($25,770)