Kaukua Busts Astratov in Cruel Fashion
Level 15
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Dmitrii Astratov three-bet to 38,000 in the small blind before Toni Kaukua moved all in from early position. Astratov quickly called for around 140,000.
Dmitrii Astratov: A♣K♠ 
Toni Kaukua: A♥K♣
Both players showed the same hand and were poised for a chop as the flop came Q♥J♥6♣. The turn was the 5♥ and Kaukua picked up a flush draw as a collective gasp arose from the table, while the river was the 10♥ to give Kaukua his flush and send Astratov to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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450,000
180,000
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180,000 |
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Busted | |