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Level 14
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Joachim Haraldstad raised to 85,000 from middle position, leaving about the same amount back. Max Kruse and Tom Vogelsang called in the blinds, leading to a flop of J♦7♣6♦.
Kruse led out for 40,000, folding out Vogelsang but getting a call from Haraldstad. The rest of Haraldstad's chips were put in on the K♥ turn, bringing it to showdown.
Joachim Haraldstad: A♠A♣2♥Xx
Max Kruse: A♦J♣10♥8♥
Kruse needed to improve against the aces of Haraldstad, and he did just so when the J♠ river provided him with trips. Haraldstad was knocked out, causing the field to be four away from the money.