Royal Flush Crushes Quad Aces in PokerStars’ High-Stakes Showdown
PokerStars' North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Main Event at Resorts World in Las Vegas saw a dramatic turn of events on Day 1b. Harlan Karnofsky, holding quad aces, was eliminated by Jeremy Ausmus' Royal Flush. The $5,300 buy-in no-limit hold'em tournament attracted several high-profile players, including Jennifer Shahade and David Peters.
The NAPT Main Event, boasting a $3 million guaranteed prize pool, drew an impressive field. Karnofsky's quad aces seemed like a sure winner until Ausmus rivered a Royal Flush, eliminating Karnofsky. The hand took place during Day 1b, with live coverage provided by PokerNews. Ausmus, a six-time WSOP bracelet winner, now has over 100,000 chips, more than 110 big blinds.
The tournament does not offer a bad beat jackpot, making Karnofsky's loss even more painful. Despite this setback, the event continues to attract top players, with several joining the Day 1b field. Charles Furey emerged victorious on Friday evening during Day 1b.
The PokerStars NAPT Main Event continues at Resorts World, with Jeremy Ausmus leading the pack after his Royal Flush hand. Despite Harlan Karnofsky's quad aces, the tournament's lack of a bad beat jackpot leaves no consolation for such a painful loss. The event remains exciting, with a guaranteed prize pool of $3 million and live coverage by PokerNews.
