Brian Kim Eliminated in 7th Place ($1,500,000)
Hand #61: Boris Angelov A?8? raised it up to 4,600,000 from the button and Brian Kim three-bet to 11,800,000 in the small blind.
Niklas Astedt pondered his next move in the big blind and then cold four-bet to 19,000,000.
Angelov quickly folded before Kim then pulled the trigger and five-bet all-in for 53,900,000. Astedt was seemingly unhappy when he asked for the count but eventually made the call
Brian Kim: K?6?
Niklas Astedt: 10?10?
Kim shook his head as the cards were turned over, and watched as Astedt flopped a set on Q?10?8?
Running cards were needed for Kim to survive, and one of them came with the 5? turn, but Kim could not pull off the miracle escape as the 6? river ended his run in seventh place for $1,500,000.
Loud "Lena" chants came from the arena as online crusher Astedt leaped into a commanding lead with six players remaining.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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Niklas Astedt |
231,000,000
59,000,000
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59,000,000 |
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Brian Kim | Busted | |
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