Emile takes 9th place

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-09-11

R5k Mini Main

Emile's run came to an end in 9th, hitting the rail just as the final table was about to get seated.

R5k Mini Main, Level 21 · 30,000 - 60,000 - 60,000

Emile jammed for less than a big blind holding Q9 but couldn't improve against Timothy's pocket 8s.

Preflop: Hendrik Neomagus folds; Emile Nagel raises to 40,000 all-in; Justin Burger calls; Melissa Kalil raises to 235,000; Timothy Du Plessis calls; Justin Burger folds

Cards: Melissa Kalil (A♠️ Q♣️), Timothy Du Plessis (8♣️ 8♠️), Emile Nagel (Q♥️ 9♣️).

Board: [T♦️ 3♦️ J♠️ 2♣️ 2♥️].

Win probability for Timothy Du Plessis: preflop 43% → flop 48% → turn 67% → river 100%.

With that, Emile Nagel is eliminated and Timothy Du Plessis drags a big pot for a net +335,000 or +215,000 profit once the blind and ante they posted is paid for.