Akimov Doubles Through Dong
Level 24
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Baurzhan Akimov opened to 225,000 leaving behind 50,000. Action folded to to the cutoff, Ning Dong who shoved all-in. Akimov took his time to mull things over before making the call.
Baurzhan Akimov: A♦9♦ 
Ning Dong: A♠5♣
Akimov had Dong dominated to take the lead. The flop came 7♠4♥Q♠. Akimov lead was strengthened when the turn 9♥ dropped. The K♦ completed the board securing Akimov with a double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,500,000
1,535,000
|
1,535,000 |
|
675,000
547,000
|
547,000 |