Lipovka Wins a Big Flip
Level 23
: 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
Mikhail Surin opened the action with a raise to 575,000 from early position and Andrey Chernokoz called in late position. Vadim Lipovka in the big blind pushed for 6.925 million and Surin used one time bank before announcing all in. Chernokoz quickly folded and they were off to the races.
Vadim Lipovka: 
Mikhail Surin: 
Lipovka stood up from his chair and the old mystic trick worked, as he got there on the turn of a board 
to remain in contention for a repeat final table appearance in Sochi.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
16,600,000 | -8,200,000 |
|
14,700,000 | 3,700,000 |
|
2,500,000 | -8,000,000 |