The Unstoppable Sturm
Level 23
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
In the pot were around 2,000,000 chips, and the flop showed 7♥3♠4♠ when PokerNews joined the action. Thomas Mayer, seated in the big blind position, checked to Leon Sturm, who bet 450,000. Mayer deliberated for a moment before pushing all in with around 6,175,000 chips. Sturm took his time considering the decision, costing him one time bank card, but ultimately made the call.
Thomas Mayer: K♦7♦
Leon Sturm: A♠4♥
Both players had a pair, but Mayer was ahead with a pair of sevens. The turn brought an 8♠, but the river sealed the deal with the A♦, giving Sturm two pair - aces and fours, and Mayer was eliminated from the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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24,300,000
6,500,000
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6,500,000 |
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Busted | |