Plotkin First to Eclipse a Million After Knocking Two Out
Level 18
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
The flop showed 
and there was around 55,000 in the pot. Action checked to Shane Brandes on the button, he bet 35,000 and David Plotkin check-called.
Mukul Pahuja moved all in for 280,000 total and Brandes quickly called all-in for less. Plotkin slammed in a stack, signifying a call and the three runners turned over their hands.
Shane Brandes: 
Mukul Pahuja: 
David Plotkin: 
The dealer burned and turned a 
and Brandes was still ahead with his two pair but would need to dodge to stay alive. To no one's surprise, the 
completed the board, giving the red-hot Plotkin a flush and more than enough to take down the pot. Plotkin eliminated both opponents and is the first player to accumulate a seven figure stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,070,000 | 475,000 |
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Busted | |
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Busted |