Helppi Flushes Viik

Jaxon

Level 13 : 1,200/2,400, 300 ante

Tonis Viik was among the players consistently in the chip lead yesterday. He was down low before being eliminated in a hand against Finnish poker sensation Juha Helppi.

The hand began with Helppi opening from late position and Viik defending his blinds. The action was checked to Helppi on the who fired out a continuation bet of 7,000. Viik jammed for around 25,000 and Helppi called.

Viik:
Helppi:

Helppi wasn't in bad shape but did need a little help. Help did come when the gave Helppi the flush and the hand. The inconsequential completed the board on the river and Viik hit the rail. Meanwhile, Helppi now is back among the chip leaders with around 230,000 in chips.