Tian Scores Bounty, Crosses Seven Figures
Level 18
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Pavel Plotnikov jammed in his stack of 120,000 from middle position and was looked up by big stack Mengshi Tian on the button.
Pavel Plotnikov: A♣J♦ 
Mengshi Tian: Q♥10♣
Tian shot ahead on the 8♥Q♦10♥ flop with two pair, but the 9♥ turn made Plotnikov a straight to retake the lead. The K♥ river upgraded Tian to a flush, however, taking down the pot and eliminating Plotnikov.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,240,000
1,002,500
|
1,002,500 |
|
Busted |