Nikolai Fal Eliminated in 2nd Place ($165,530)
Level 32
Limit Flop/Draw: 150,000-300,000, 300,000-600,000 Limits
Stud Games: 75,000 Ante, 100,000 Bring-In, 300,000 Completion, 300,000-600,000 Limits
Stud Games: 75,000 Ante, 100,000 Bring-In, 300,000 Completion, 300,000-600,000 Limits
Omaha Hi-Lo
Eddie Blumenthal raised on the button and Nikolai Fal called all-in for his final 525,000.
Nikolai Fal: A♠K♦9♦7♦
Eddie Blumenthal: K♥Q♥8♦4♦
The 7♠5♦2♣ flop gave Fal top pair but Blumenthal had the only qualifying low. The Q♦ fell on the turn to give Blumenthal top pair, but Fal picked up a better flush draw.
However, the river was the Q♣, and Blumenthal improved to trips with a low, giving him the scoop and the title, while Fal had to settle for second place.