After Anatoliy Zlotnikov limped from under the gun, Mike Leah in the cutoff raised to 1,125,000. Alfred Karlsson in the small blind then re-raised all-in, prompting Zlotnikov to fold while Leah made the call, finding himself at risk for a total of 2,775,000.
Mike Leah: J♣J♥10♠8♥
Alfred Karlsson: A♥A♠J♦2♣
Leah didn't find any help on 4♦7♥3♣5♠2♦ and he was eliminated in fifth place for $63,321.
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Anatoliy Zlotnikov raised from the small blind and was called by Mike Leah in the big blind.
Zlotnikov continued for 475,000 on the 4♥A♣6♥. But after some time, Leah decided to raise, pushing forward two piles of chips for a total of 2,000,000.
Mike Leah under the gun and Anatoliy Zlotnikov in the big blind apparently checked the K♣10♠9♦ flop, then Leah bet 400,000 on the A♣ turn.
Zlotnikov, who checked, announced "pot" and raised to almost 2,000,000. Leah took his time and called.
On the 7♠ river, Zlotnikov moved all-in for 2,660,000. Leah went into the tank and folded. Immediately, Zlotnikov flipped over J♣9♥6♥2♥ and cheered with his rail.