Blais Cracks Kulev's Aces for Monster Pot
Level 29
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Alex Kulev opened to 2,400,000 in middle position, and William Blais three-bet to 7,200,000 on the button. Action folded back to Kulev, who four-bet to 13,200,000.
Blais then stuck in a five-bet to 20,000,000, producing a shove from Kulev for around 46,000,000. Blais quickly called and the hands were revealed.
Alex Kulev: A♥A♦ 
William Blais: K♠K♣
The table watched with anticipation as the 5♠K♥4♠ flop gave Blais a set of kings. Kulev could not improve on the 8♥ turn or 2♠ river, ending his run with cracked aces.
Blais collected the biggest pot of the tournament so far, and Kulev was left stunned on his way to the payout desk.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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99,500,000
28,900,000
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28,900,000 |
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Busted | |
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