---
title: Franco Eliminates Chawla on Money Bubble
description: Roger Franco eliminated Japneet Chawla on the money bubble in the $300 End of The Trail Kickoff Event at TCH Social Austin.
---

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# [Franco Eliminates Chawla on Money Bubble](https://blog.texascardhouse.com/trailblazer-season-ii/franco-eliminates-chawla-on-money-bubble)

 Written by [Kyle M](https://blog.texascardhouse.com/trailblazer-season-ii/author/kyle) | Mar 10, 2026 8:16:58 AM

On the second hand of hand-for-hand, Roger Franco opened to 17,000 from the lojack. Japneet Chawla was in the big blind and moved all-in for 124,000. Franco called.

Chawla: Q♥Q♣ (all-in)  
Franco: A♣6♥  
Board: A♦8♠4♠J♠9♥ 

Chawla's queens couldn't fade the ace in the window. Chawla went unimproved and was eliminated on the money bubble.

Players are now in the money with $480 secured and $15,040 for 1st place!

This is a livestreamed event. The final table will air on [TCH LIVE](https://www.youtube.com/@TCHLIVEPoker).

Event 1 Payouts

| Total Prize Pool | $68,335 |
| --- | --- |
| 1st | $15,040 |
| 2nd | $10,560 |
| 3rd | $6,790 |
| 4th | $4,160 |
| 5th | $3,210 |
| 6th | $2,670 |
| 7th | $2,240 |
| 8th | $1,875 |
| 9th | $1,500 |
| 10th-12th | $1,260 |
| 13th-15th | $1,080 |
| 16th-18th | $900 |
| 19th-21st | $730 |
| 22nd-24th | $590 |
| 25th-27th | $530 |
| 28th-35th | $480 |
| Main Seat | $1,200 |

 

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