Tim Caziarc moved all in from middle position for 3,700,000, which he had spun up from just one small blind in a couple of orbits. Action then folded to Brandon Sowers, who moved all in for 11,200,000. Next to act, Alexander Savchenko, covering both players, moved all in, too.
That concluded the pre-flop action, and the three players turned their cards over.
Tim Caziarc: A♣3♣ 
Brandon Sowers: 9♣9♥
Alexander Savchenko: J♠J♣
The whole table stood up in anticipation as this was the final table bubble.
The flop was only just the start of the drama, coming 5♣6♣8♣, giving Caziarc the flopped flush.
The turn A♦ did not affect the crucial sidepot between Sowers and Savchenko.
Before the river was dealt, Sowers called for the dealer to produce the 9♦, and that he did, giving Sowers a set.
Three very different sets of emotions were seen around the table.
Disbelief from Caziarc, who has come back from the brink. Savchenko turned and hit his chair in frustration, sending it flying to the floor. Elation for Sowers, who, mid-celebration, was cautioned by the tournament director for excessive celebration, which he immediately stopped.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
26,000,000
2,200,000
|
2,200,000 |
|
15,000,000
3,300,000
|
3,300,000 |
|
13,100,000
12,700,000
|
12,700,000 |
