Viktor Blom raised to 800,000 from the button and Chance Kornuth defended from the big blind.
After Kornuth led out for 700,000 on the 7♦4♣5♠ flop, Blom raised to 2,650,000. Kornuth used a time extension chip before announcing all-in for Blom's remaining 7,500,000. Blom snap-called.
Viktor Blom : 7♠4♠
Chance Kornuth : 7♣5♣
The Q♠ turn provided Blom with a backdoor flush draw. However, the 10♣ river meant Blom was sent to the rail third place.
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After winning the blinds in a few previous hands, Viktor Blom raised to 800,000 from the button with K♦6♦ and Chance Kornuth defended is big blind with Q♣8♠
Kornuth check-folded to bet a of 800,000 from Blom on the 4♠2♦6♣ flop.
Chance Kornuth called from the small blind and Viktor Blom raised to 1,400,000 out of the big blind. Kornuth then limp-shoved all in for 7,500,000. After getting a count from the dealer, Blom made the call.
Chance Kornuth: A♠9♣
Viktor Blom: K♠J♠
The flop of 3♣A♣J♥ hit both players but it was Kornuth who was still in the lead. The 4♣ turn and Q♠ river earned Kornuth the full double up at the expense of Blom.
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