Sidhu Takes First One
Level 26
: 30,000/60,000, 10,000 ante
The first hand of the nine-handed final table was won by the UK's Kuljinder Sidhu. He called a raise to 130,000 from Aliaksei Boika. Boika was operating from the under-the-gun position, and Sidhu was in middle position.
The flop was 
, and both players checked to see the 
pair the board on the turn. After Boika checked, Sidhu bet 180,000. Boika called.
The river was the 
, and Boika checked. Sidhu bet 400,000, and Boika folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,990,000
490,000
|
490,000 |
|
3,930,000
-320,000
|
-320,000 |
|
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