Chernikov Loses Out to Assi; Middleton Also Busts
Level 18
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
From the hijack, Aleksandr Chernikov jammed for around 400,000 and got looked up by Salah Assi out of the big blind.
Aleksandr Chernikov: A♦10♣ 
Salah Assi: K♣7♣
Chernikov's ace-high was ahead until the K♦J♦7♠ flop propelled Assi into pole position with top pair. The remainder of the board came 4♣3♣ and Chernikov exited the tournament in 29th place.
At a nearby table, Tom Middleton was seen leaving his seat after being eliminated from the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,600,000
440,000
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440,000 |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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