Man Named Armandas Steps Down
After the players reconvened after the break, Aurila Armandas tossed out a whopping 575,000 stack against Ryan Cox.
Armandas: K♣10♣Cox: J♠10♠
Armandas was ahead at first, but Cox seized the lead after the dealer laid down the J♥8♦9♦ flop. Armandas couldn't catch a luck break on the 2♠3♣ runout, and he pocketed a £615 payout as he bid his day adieu.
Cox: 2,800,000Armandas: 0
While it's known that Cox ended up with a hefty stack, no exact tournament result or specific hand outcome for Aurila Armandas and Ryan Cox is available[1][2]. On Day 3, Armandas had 1,270,000 chips (42 big blinds), trailing slightly behind Cox's 1,525,000 chips (51 big blinds)[2]. However, the payout positions and amounts are listed, but without information on who finished at each position or whether Armandas or Cox secured a payout[1]. It seems that the specifics of this high-stakes poker showdown remain untold.
During the poker showdown, Aurila Armandas and Ryan Cox showcased their skills, but their encounter seemed to extend beyond traditional poker, as Armandas displayed interest in other passions. In a break from the game, Armandas, an avid hockey fan, suggested they take a quick game of street hockey between hands, much to Cox's delight.