Almost as soon as play got underway – possibly even the first hand on table 63 – a huge hand developed that changed the complexion of the tournament for good. One of the most and one of the least experienced players in the event were both eliminated, and Maxime Lejeune Hebert got a huge bonus with which to move forward in the event.
The hand started with a cutoff raise from Maxime, and then a 3bet jam from one of the most experienced players in the tourney, Marc Etienne Mclaughlin, who started the day somewhat short. The player who had been touting his lack of experience throughout Day 3, Walide Zazouh, chose to flat call and action shifted back to Maxime… who re-shoved over the top!
Walide had a slightly sick look on his face as he was unsure of what to do – but before long he made the call.
Maxime: 
Marc Etienne: 
Walide: 
Maxime was in great shape and it got better on the 
flop – and continued in that positive vein with the 
turn and river… and Maxime, who started the day second in chips, eliminated Walide, who started the day 3rd, giving himself a huge advantage moving forward.
