Blaschke Barely Escapes

Manuel "young_diam18" Blaschke opened the action with a raise to 26,000 from early position. Markus "makeboifin" Leikkonen was in the big blind and he made a three-bet to 66,000 once the action folded to him. Blaschke put in the extra chips as well, and the pair saw a flop.

On 4♣3♣5♥, Leikkonen bet 75,000 and Blaschke responded by shoving all in for 271,324. Leikkonen instantly called and Blaschke was in dire shape.

Manuel "young_diam18" Blaschke: Q♠5♠
Markus "makeboifin" Leikkonen: A♠2♥

Leikkonen had flopped a wheel, leaving Blasche to hit either a runner-runner full house or a straight on the board for a chop. The 6♦ turn brought an opportunity for the latter, and the 7♣ river did indeed chop the pot between the two players.

A streak of luck for Blaschke, who's fortune allowed him to continue playing in the Main Event.