Matthew Ashton Eliminated in 3rd Place ($573,679)

Omaha Hi-Lo

Talal Shakerchi raised on the button with the A♣K♠Q♦2♠ and Brian Rast called out of the small blind with the A♥7♠6♦2♦. Matthew Ashton in the big blind made it three ways with the K♣Q♣3♠2♥ and they headed to the Q♥4♠3♥ flop.

Rast bet and Ashton raised, Shakerchi called the raise for Rast to then make it three bets for 750,000 total. Ashton called all in and already had a stoic expression on his face even before Shakerchi had tossed in calling chips.

The 5♠ turn gave Rast gin and he bet, Shakerchi called before they headed to the 5♦ on the river. Another bet by Rast was called by Shakerchi with the nut low, who received just one quarter of the pot as Rast had the seven-high straight and same nut low. Ashton was denied a shot at a second Poker Players Championship title and had to settle for a consolation prize of $573,679.

Heads-up play will get underway in a few minutes from now with a commanding lead for Rast over Shakerchi.