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Level 14 : 1,200/2,400, 300 ante

Michael Song opened the action only to have Pal Koppegodt slide out a three-bet. Jeff Hakim announced a four-bet from the button and action folded back to Song who folded as well. Koppegodt came back over the top with a five-bet and Hakim replied by six-betting all in for 132,100 total. Koppegodt slid in calling chips.

Koppegodt:
Hakim:

The two were racing for Hakim's tournament life and Hakim needed to improve. The flop was of no help when it came . Fourth street was the and Hakim needed an ace or a king to stay alive in this tournament.

A third five- the - finished off the board and Hakim's fate was sealed. Koppegodt scooped up the massive pot and has managed to increase his stack to around 470,000.