Zarcadoolas Spikes River to Eliminate Konnikova
Level 13
: Blinds 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante
Matthew Zarcadoolas opened the action from middle position with a raise to 6,000. Maria Konnikova three-bet to 24,000 from the big blind and Zarcadoolas made the call.
Konnikova continued for 37,000 on 7♥5♠2♠ and Zarcadoolas called.
The turn 8♣ rolled off and Konnikova moved all in for 76,000. Zarcadoolas went into the tank but eventually found a call.
Maria Konnikova: A♥A♦ 
Matthew Zarcadoolas: 9♠9♥
The river 9♦ hit the felt, and Zarcadoolas got there to rake in a massive pot and stack Konnikova.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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285,000
245,500
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245,500 |
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Busted | |
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