Aleksandr Chernikov Eliminated in 2nd Place ($274,500)
Level 38
: Blinds 500,000/1,000,000, 1,000,000 ante
Aleksandr Chernikov raised to 3,500,000 before Orthodoxos Orthodoxou three-bet to 10,000,000. Chernikov then moved all in for 22,500,000 and Orthodoxou called.
Aleksandr Chernikov: 
Orthodoxos Orthodoxou: 
Chernikov was ahead and in line for a double up to retake the lead when the 
came in the window, followed by the 
. Orthodoxou ran away from the table and pumped his fist at the sight of the ace that gave him the lead and a chance to win the title.
The board ran out 
and Chernikov finished as the runner-up.
"Cyprus Bear is the winner," the new champion yelled.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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75,700,000
22,500,000
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22,500,000 |
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Busted | |
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