Vladimir Mefodichev Eliminated in 2nd Place ($456,217)

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Neil Willerson had the button. He completed Vladimir Mefodichev checked. The flop came {4-Hearts} {3-Spades} {8-Spades} and Mefodichev checked. Willerson bet 300,000 and Mefodichev raised to 800,000.

Willerson announced that he was all in and Mefodichev called for his tournament life.

Willerson: {J-Spades} {6-Spades}
Mefodichev: {K-Spades} {5-Spades}

Both players had flush draws but Mefodichev was ahead with his king-high. The turn was the {6-Clubs} , pairing Willerson, however, and he jumped into the lead. Mefodichev needed a king or a spade on the river to clinch a double up. The {10-Hearts} did not help him and he was forced to settle for a second place finish and a payday of $456,217.