Defending Champ on the Ropes
Level 19
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
After Pasi Sormunen opened for 16,000 from middle position, defending champ Mikalai Pobal three-bet to 40,000 from the button. The blinds folded and then Sormunen called before checking the 
. Pobal took the opportunity to bet 35,000 and Sormunen said, "I thought you only had one bet."
He was referring to Pobal's short stack, and Sormunen took it upon himself to move all in. Pobal instantly released his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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575,000
70,000
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70,000 |
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99,000
-51,000
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-51,000 |
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