Damir Gabdullin Eliminated in 2nd Place ($315,850)
Level 27
: Blinds 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante
Alex Kulev limped the button before Damir Gabdullin raised to 700,000. Kulev called, and they saw a flop of 9♦8♠4♦.
Gabdullin checked to Kulev, who bet 780,000. Gabdullin then moved all in for 4,745,000, and Kulev snap-called.
Damir Gabdullin: 8♣5♣ 
Alex Kulev: 9♣8♥
Gabdullin showed a pair of eights, but he was drawing thin against Kulev's top two pair. The 3♣ turn left Gabdullin drawing dead and the two opponents shook hands before the 3♠ completed the board on the river, sealing the victory for Kulev.
The two players made a deal during heads-up, leaving Gabdullin with $315,850 for his second-place finish, while Kulev took home $384,150.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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20,700,000
6,050,000
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6,050,000 |
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Busted | |