Minko Leaves Moncek on Fumes
Level 10
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Vladimir Minko raised to 16,000 in the hijack, Michael Moncek three-bet to 52,000 on the button, and Minko moved all in for 455,000. Moncek called, having Minko covered by less than two big blinds.
Vladimir Minko: A♠K♠ 
Michael Moncek: A♣5♠
Minko had Moncek dominated and pulled further ahead on the K♣8♥3♣ flop with top pair. The A♥ turn improved him to two pair, while the 4♣ completed the board on the river and earned Minko the double up.
Moncek was left with just 15,000 and was eliminated a few hands later.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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930,000
190,000
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190,000 |
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Busted | |
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