Eugene Katchalov Eliminated in 10th Place (AU$87,840)
Level 18
: 8,000/16,000, 2,000 ante
Eugene Katchalov opened to 35,000 from the button with 457,000 behind. Igor Kurganov in the small blind carefully cut out 95,000 and slid his three-bet forward. Dominik Nitsche instantly folded and the action was back on Katchalov. He moved all in and Kurganov called.
Eugene Katchalov: 
Igor Kurganov: 
The flop came 
and Katchalov and Kurganov shook hands. "Good game man" Kurganov said to Katchalov.
Katchalov still had a small chance of doubling up but as soon as the 
hit the turn, it really was all over. The 
on the river was of no importance to anyone anymore, and Katchalov headed for the exit just before the start of the (45-minute) dinner break.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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1,330,000
783,000
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783,000 |
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Busted | |
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