Nikolaev Splits to Survive
Level 27
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Mikhail Nikolaev on the button found himself at risk for 155,000 against Paul Tedeschi in the hijack.
Mikhail Nikolaev: A♥9♥ 
Paul Tedeschi: A♣5♣
Nikolaev had the opportunity to double up, but on 2♠8♦8♥J♥J♠, he split the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,390,000
75,000
|
75,000 |
|
230,000
285,000
|
285,000 |