Level 18
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Robert Garrett opened to 14,000 from under the gun, David Paredes moved all in for 69,000 and Garrett called, players turned over their hands.
David Paredes: 
Robert Garrett: 
The dealer spread out 
on the flop and Paredes' big slick was still in the lead. An interesting turn card hit the felt when the dealer flipped over a 
, giving Garrett a flush draw. The unlikely runner-runner flush hit the river when an 
completed the board. Garrett took down the pot with his flush and Paredes was sent packing.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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505,000
153,000
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153,000 |
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Busted | |
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, giving Kurtz a set of cowboys. A 
landed on the turn and Plotkin now could hit a jack to take down the pot. 
on the river, leaving Kurtz stunned as Plotkin just went runner-runner straight to overtake his set of kings. Plotkin pulled in the pot and Kurtz was sent on his way.
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. 
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.
landed on the turn and Thomson was still ahead with his higher kicker. A 
completed the board, cementing the pot for Thomson as he sent Moon to the payout desk.
on the flop and action checked to Hahitti who bet 30,000. Stashin was the only taker as he called and the 
landed on the turn, bringing another pair to the board. 
river and checked again to showdown. Hahitti tabled 
for snowmen and sailboats but was no good as Stashin turned over 
for a higher two pair, taking down the pot.
