Vladimir Minko Eliminated in 19th Place ($215,000)
Level 19
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Vladimir Minko raised to 120,000 under the gun and Mikita Badziakouski called in the big blind.
The flop came A♠8♣7♣ and Minko continued for 105,000. Badziakouski called and the 5♠ fell on the turn.
Minko then bet 350,000 and Badziakouski again called. Both players checked down the 5♦ river and Badziakouski showed 9♦8♠ for two pair to win the pot.
The next hand, Alex Foxen opened to 120,000 under the gun, Minko three-bet to 560,000 in the big blind, and Foxen shoved all in. Minko called for 730,000.
Vladimir Minko: A♠J♠ 
Alex Foxen: J♥J♣
Minko was looking for an ace to stay alive, but no help arrived on the 6♦9♥10♣7♣3♥ board as Foxen collected another knockout.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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5,300,000
1,000,000
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1,000,000 |
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2,600,000 | |
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Busted | |