Off to the Races
Joni Jouhkimainen opened for 320,000 under the gun with 
only to have Anaras Alekberovas move all in from the small blind for 2.02 million with 
. Jouhkimainen made the call, but he would not win as the board ran out 



.
It was a much-needed double for the Lithuanian that put him in par with Mikalai Pobal and Ilari Sahamies.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
19,175,000
1,620,000
|
1,620,000 |
|
|
4,280,000
2,040,000
|
2,040,000 |