Ming Zhong Liu Eliminated in 3rd Place ($670,000)
Level 23
: Blinds 0/0, 150,000 ante
Ming Zhong Liu jammed in the cutoff for 3,375,000 and Aori called on the button.
Ming Zhong Liu: 9♥9♣
Aori: K♦J♥
The K♥Q♦6♦ flop propelled Aori into the lead, which he retained throughout the 10♥ turn and A♣ river. Liu's run ends in third place for $670,000 and the final two players have locked up a seven-figure payday. There is now a short break ahead of the heads-up duel for the title and trophy.
| Seat | Name | Country | Chip Count | Antes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Aori | China | 11,375,000 | 57 |
| 6 | Kobe | United Kingdom | 20,125,000 | 101 |
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
20,125,000
-275,000
|
-275,000 |
|
11,375,000
3,375,000
|
3,375,000 |
|
Busted |