Eugene Katchalov Eliminated in 8th Place ($70,960)
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Level 16
: 5,000/10,000, 1,000 ante
On the button, Jason Mercier raised to 20,000 before Eugene Katchalov moved all in from the small blind. Gavin Smith, who was in the big blind, asked to have it counted out and the dealer announced that it was for 247,000. Smith decided to call and Mercier folded deuces face up.
Katchalov: 
Smith: 
Smith took a commanding lead on the 
flop but the 
on the turn did give Katchalov a sweat. The 
river didn't do it though and we are now down to our unofficial final table.