Joe Kuether limped the button and Ilkin Garibli checked from the big blind. The flop came down and Garibli checked. Kuether reached for chips, moving out 300,000 into the middle of the table. Garibli called and the hit the turn. Garibli check-called another bet on the turn, this time to the tune of 725,000.
The finished the board and Garibli checked for a third time. Kuether made one final bet of 1.3 million and Garibli went into the tank for some time. Ultimately, he opted to call and Kuether rolled over for a diamond flush. Garibli had that beat, however, with the for a higher flush.
Joe Kuether moved all in from the button for 2.27 million and Ilkin Garibli called from the big blind.
Kuether showed and was up against Garibli's . The flop came down , keeping Garibli's king-high in the lead but giving Kuether additional outs to make a heart flush. The hit the turn, securing Kuether the flush and the double. The two watched on as the finished the board and Kuether was officially awarded a double up.
He now has about 4.6 million while Garibli has dropped to 8.85 million.
Ilkin Garibli made it 450,000 to go from the button and Joe Kuether called from the big blind. The flop came down and Kuether check-called a continuation bet of 525,000. The fell on fourth street and both players checked to see the on the river.
Two more checks prompted a showdown, and Ilkin tabled for a winning two pair of jacks and deuces.
Ilkin Garibli raised to 250,000 on the button and Joe Kuether called from the big blind.
The flop came down and Kuether check-called 275,000 from Garibli to see the turn. Kuether check-called another 430,000 from Garibli, landing the river to the board. Kuether checked for a third time and Garibli bet 585,000.
Ilkin Garibli and Joe Kuether have decided to chop. The prize pool has been amended so current chip leader Garibli will collect $1,105,040 in prize money and Kuether will take home $1,050,000.
The duo will continue to play for the SLYDE watch and the trophy, with blinds increasing every 20 minutes as opposed to the regularly scheduled hour.