Compagno Catches Low for a Chop
Stud-8:
Adam Friedman: (X)(X) - - (X)
Paolo Compagno: (X)(X) - - (X)
After three-bets and four-bets on third street, Compagno was all in for his last 98,000 and would need to dodge hearts on seventh street in order to remain drawing live. Friedman revealed down cards of and a on seventh street for two pair, jacks and fours.
Compagno showed his down cards and before the dealer tossed him his seventh street, he needed to hit an ace for trips, pair another card for a better two pair, or draw a three, four, five or six to complete a low hand for the chop.
Seventh Street:
Compagno made his low with an 8-7-3-2-A and remained in the tournament.