Benjamin Hammann raised to 1,000,000 with A♥9♣ and Neculai Macovei defended 8♣6♣ from the big blind.
The dealer fanned out the 3♣3♥10♥ flop and Macovei check-folded to the bet of 825,000 from Hammann.
Neculai Macovei called from the button with J♦6♥ and Benjamin Hammann checked back J♥7♣ in the big blind.
Hammann check-called a bet of 400,000 from Macovei on the monotone J♠3♠6♠ flop.
A K♦ on the turn saw Hammann check-call a second bet from Macovei, this time for 2,000,000.
Hammann chose to check one last time on the 2♦ river, and Macovei fired a third barrel of 5,000,000.
Hammann folded and surrendered the pot to Macovei.
Level: 32
Blinds: 200,000/400,000
Ante: 400,000
Neculai Macovei raised to 600,000 from the button, and Benjamin Hammann called from the big blind.
Hammann checked on the A♥3♠A♠ flop, and Macovei fired for the minimum of 300,000. Hammann just called.
A 4♠ came on the turn, resulting in another check from Hammann. Macovei fired a second barrel of 1,200,000, and Hammann continued in the form of a call.
The 2♥ completed the board and Hammann bet 575,000. Macovei pondered briefly and then raised to 3,500,000. Hammann looked back at his cards, then three-bet ripped it for 9,100,000.
Macovei immediately asked for a count and had only 30 seconds to make up his mind, as he was out of time banks. Macovei came to the decision to call, and Hammann showed a flopped boat with A♣3♦ to take back the chip lead from Macovei, who had 6♦5♥ for a straight.
Neculai Macovei raised to 600,000 on the button before Benjamin Hammann three-bet to 1,800,000 in the big blind. Macovei called to see a flop.
Hammann bet 1,100,000 when he saw the J♥5♣4♦ flop, and Macovei called.
Check, check came after the 9♥ turn and 7♠ river. Hammann said, "You win", and mucked Q♦6♣, which meant Macovei won the pot with 3♦3♣.
Neculai Macovei raised to 600,000 on the button with 9♥3♥ and Benjamin Hammann called from the big blind holding Q♥5♦.
Hammann check-called a bet of 800,000 from Macovei on the 6♣6♠6♦ flop.
Hammann quickly checked on the 9♠ turn and Macovei fired a second barrel of 1,900,000. Hammann folded.
With A♣9♦, Neculai Macovei raised the button to 600,00 and Benjamin Hammann defended from the big blind holding 7♣3♦.
Hammann checked on the 3♣3♠2♥ flop, allowing Macovei to fire a continuation-bet of 500,000. Hammann check-raised to 1,250,000, which Macovei called.
Hammann bet 3,000,000 on the A♠ turn, and Macovei folded top pair.
Neculai Macovei raised to 600,000 on the button and Benjamin Hammann called from the big blind.
Two checks followed the 4♠7♥8♣ flop to see the K♥ on the turn. Hammann checked again and then called the bet of 800,000 from Macovei.
A final check came from Hammann on the 4♣ river, and Macovei decided to bet 1,800,000. Hammann called and Macovei turned over a pair of kings with K♣3♣. Hammann mucked A♠5♣ for ace-high and Macovei was given the pot.
On the first hand of heads-up, Neculai Macovei raised to 600,000 from the button before Benjamin Hammann three-bet to 1,800,000 from the big blind. Macovei four-bet to 4,500,000, and Hammann jammed. Macovei snap-called.
Neculai Macovei: K♥K♦ 
Benjamin Hammann: A♠J♦
Hammann had the chance to win the tournament on the first hand if he could find an ace on the runout.
Macovei found a safe 5♠9♦9♠ flop, but the 10♠ on the turn gave Hammann a flush draw.
The 5♦ peeled off on the river, which was safe for Macovei's cowboys, and he doubled on the first hand to take the chip lead.
The players are back in their seats and heads-up has started in the CHF1,500 Main Event.
Play continues with blinds at 150,000/300,000 with a big blind ante of 300,000.
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