Hecklen Puts Badziakouski to the Test
Level 11
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Mikita Badziakouski opened to 20,000 from under the gun and Henrik Hecklen flatted on the button. They went heads-up to a flop of 
and Badziakouski started with a check. Hecklen flicked in a bet of 20,000 and Badziakouski called.
The turn was the 
and Badziakouski check-called another bet of 105,000 from Hecklen. The 
paired the board on the river and Badziakouski checked for the third time. Hecklen announced all in for 415,000 and Badziakouski released his cards.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
730,000
165,000
|
165,000 |
|
282,000
2,000
|
2,000 |
|
||
. 
for a straight and Vieira sent his cards to the muck as he was left with a short stack.
was safe for Smith and so was the 
on the turn. However, the 
and Katz quickly called. Heath then checked on the 
turn and Katz checked back.
and Vogelsang hit a king on the flop to secure his double-up.
and Aido's pair of fives held on to double through Hissou, who was left with just 1,000 chips after the hand. A couple of minutes later, Hissou was seen exiting the tournament area.
and Greenwood checked to Vieira who bet 10,000. Greenwood check-raised to 26,000 and Vieira called.