Anatoly Nikitin Eliminated in 13th Place ($9,750)
Level 25
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
The action folded around to Anatoly Nikitin in the small blind who stuck in the last of his 175,000 chips. Nikolai Mamut was in the big blind and instantly called as the bigger stack.
Anatoly Nikitin: 8♠8♣
Nikolai Mamut: Q♥Q♣
Both players woke up with a pocket pair but it was Mamut who was in the dominating position. The board ran out A♠J♥9♥5♠6♥ and Nikitin was unable to find any help along the way.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,800,000
225,000
|
225,000 |
|
Busted |