Jonathan Durand Eliminated in 22nd Place ($27,442)
Level 23
: 8,000/16,000, 2,000 ante
Mikhail Lakhitov opened under the gun to 35,000 and was instantly met with an all-in raise from Jonathan Durand next to speak for 279,000. Once the action folded back to Lakhitov, he instantly made the call.
Durand:
Lakhitov:
The flop gave Durand additional outs to a king or repeat queen, but when the and completed the board, he would be forced to exit in 22nd place for a $27,442 payday as Lakhitov soars to 970,000 in chips.