Norman falls with short stack in 8th

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-11-03

Norman Cherry ran his short stack into Naven Naicker, who flops a set to eliminate the former in 8th place.

R9k THMC SA Millions, Level 23 · 20,000 - 40,000 - 40,000

Norman Cherry ran his short stack into Naven Naicker, who flops a set to eliminate the former in 8th place.

Preflop: Norman Cherry raises to 90,000 all-in; Hennie Appel folds; Darren Buytenhuys folds; Tutu Russon folds; Hagai Dayani folds; Madankumar Elagala folds; Alexandre Blanc and Naven Naicker call Flop [6♦️ 2♦️ K♥️]: Alexandre Blanc checks; Naven Naicker checks Turn [6♦️ 2♦️ K♥️ 4♠️]: Alexandre Blanc checks; Naven Naicker bets 50,000; Alexandre Blanc folds

Cards: Naven Naicker (6♣️ 6♠️), Norman Cherry (9♥️ 8♣️).

Board: [6♦️ 2♦️ K♥️ 4♠️ 3♥️].

Win probability for Naven Naicker: preflop 52% (1% chop) → flop 97% → turn 100% → river 100%.

With that, Norman Cherry is eliminated and Naven Naicker drags a big pot for a net +180,000 or +100,000 profit once the blind and ante they posted is paid for.

Norman Cherry finished 8th.