Kimiharu Nakamura exits in 8th place – KRW 5,380,000 (USD 4,700)


The first casualty of the Final 8 has arrived and it was Kimiharu Nakamura falling to Albert Paik. Nakamura moved all in with his remaining 315k and Paik called on the big blind.

Nakamura A 3
Paik K 10

Although he was momentarily ahead, the board ran 10 2 8 8 J improving Paik to a pair. Paik continues to drive his stack higher, now at 2.6M. Nakamura earned KRW 5,380,000 for his 8th place finish.