FSPC Event 7 (Day 2): Persad Swings And Misses, Leaves In 13th Place ($3,464)

2017 Florida State Poker Championships
Event 7 - $360 No Limit Hold'em ($200,000 GTD)
Level 29 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/10,000)
Total Entries: 1,144
Players Remaining: 12/1,144

Nicholas Persad (Delray Beach, FL) 13th Place - $3,464

There are certain spots in a tournament that players need to overcome, in order to win events of this size, and just tournaments in general.  Nicholas Persad (Delray Beach, FL) had just that scenario moments ago, as he was all-in and at risk (for a 2,000,000 chip pot) holding Q♦ J♦ on a flop of A♦ 10♦ 3♠.  His pair outs would be no good, as his opponent (Erik Nomberg) held 10♠ 10♣, but Persad still had a combo draw he could hit to win.  The turn and river would both brick Persad, and he'd be eliminated from play in 12th place, earning $3,464.  Not only is this Nicholas's largest career cash, it's almost twice his career earnings coming into the event.