Krishnan Claims Early Scalp as Mini Main Restarts

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-07-26

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Kyle Krishnan eliminated David Mincer in 21st place just three hands into the restart of the Mini Main Event.

It took just three hands after the restart of play for the first casualty of the day to emerge at the Mini Main Event.

Following a tense bubble burst last night, the remaining players returned to the felt eyeing the top spot, but David Mincer was destined for an early exit.

The action folded to Kyle Krishnan who opened the betting, putting pressure on the short stack. David shoved his remaining chips into the middle, Kyle put in the call.

Cards: Kyle Krishnan (6♣️ 2♣️), David Mincer (A♣️ 3♣️).

David was ahead preflop but the dealer ran out a board of 62539. The flop immediately connected with Kyle to give him two pair and the turn and river brought no salvation for David.

Kyle took down the pot with his two pair, sending David to the rail in 21st place to mark the first elimination of the day.