Nikita Kutznetsov Eliminated in 22nd Place ($44,000)
Level 26
: Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante
Nikita Kuznetsov opened to 950,000 from the hijack, and Alex Anton flat-called in the small blind. Yue Zhao came along from the big blind, and she and Anton both checked the 4♠6♠A♦ flop.
Kuznetsov then continued for 800,000, which Anton raised to 2,100,000. Zhao quickly moved out of the way, but Kuznetsov jammed all in for 9,200,000. Anton snap-called, putting his opponent at risk.
Nikita Kuznetsov: A♠7♠
Alex Anton: 6♥6♣
Anton had flopped a set, but Kuznetsov was still in the hand with a flush draw. However, he K♦ turn brought a red card, and the A♥ river upgraded Anton to a full house.
Anton was awarded the pot, and Kuznetsov exited in 22nd place.