Nicolas Le Floch knocks out Antonio Ruiz Ledo in dramatic poker showdown
A high-stakes hand at the poker table saw Nicolas Le Floch eliminate Antonio Ruiz Ledo in fifteenth place. The clash ended with Le Floch taking down a significant pot, boosting his chip lead to over 1.7 million. Ruiz Ledo left the tournament with €2,150 in prize money. The action began when Le Floch opened the betting from the Hi-jack position with a raise to 140,000. Ruiz Ledo responded aggressively, pushing all in for 435,000 from the Cut-off. Le Floch made the call, revealing a pair of eights (8♠ 8♦), while Ruiz Ledo held a stronger starting hand with Q♣ Q♠.
The flop came J♣ 3♣ 8♥, giving Le Floch a set of eights. With no further improvement for Ruiz Ledo, his stack dropped to zero. The hand secured Le Floch’s dominance in the game, increasing his total to 1,725,000 chips. Ruiz Ledo’s exit in fifteenth place earned him €2,150. Le Floch’s victory in the hand solidified his position as a key contender in the tournament. The remaining players now face a tougher challenge with one fewer opponent at the table.
