Set Over Set Rockets Clarke to the Top
Level 8
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Nikolai Tulin raised to 4,500 from early position and received two callers before Patrick Clarke three-bet to 18,000 in the small blind. Tulin called, as did the button.
The flop came 
and Clarke continued for 30,000. Only Tulin called to see the 
on the turn.
Clarke bet another 80,000 and Tulin moved all in. Clarke snap-called for his last 176,000 and showed 
for a set of tens. Tulin shot up from his seat and slammed down 
for a set of sevens.
The river came the 
and Clarke doubled up in the massive pot to jump into contention for the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
470,000
245,000
|
245,000 |
|
220,000
-80,000
|
-80,000 |
.
on the turn.
and the pot had about 43,000 in it. From the small blind, Lavrentiy Ni led by sticking forward a stack of chips that was enough to force his opponent all in. 
which was enough to bust the 
and send his opponent on his way.
for the straight to win the pot.
.
and Hedley was eliminated. After the hand, Pankov admitted Hedley would've won and nearly quadrupled up if he had been allowed to raise.
came on the river and Rebei was eliminated.
