Dieleman Finds Miracle River Card & Takes Big Chip Lead
Level 23
: Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante
Sergei Nesterenko made it 1,200,000 from the button and Marcus Dieleman defended his big blind.
Dieleman bet the pot for 2,800,000 on the Q♣5♦8♠ flop, and Nesterenko jammed to put Dieleman all in for his remaining 4,600,000. Dieleman immediately called to put himself at risk.
Marcus Dieleman: A♥9♦7♥6♥ 
Sergei Nesterenko: A♠K♦Q♠3♥
Nesterenko had top pair against the straight draw outs or Dieleman. The 10♣ fell on the turn, keeping Nesterenko in the lead and leaving Dieleman one card away from finishing second. However, a 4♠ river gave Dieleman the nut straight, and he survived again.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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17,600,000
8,600,000
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8,600,000 |
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6,900,000
8,600,000
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8,600,000 |