Hellmuth Does Not Love A Chop
Stud Hi-Lo
Phil Hellmuth: 
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Espen Sandvik: / 
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Ville Haavisto was the bring-in with the 
. Phil Hellmuth completed, Espen Sandvik made it two bets, Haavisto folded, and Hellmuth called. Sandvik check-called fourth street before leading out on the remaining streets. Hellmuth raised the river all in and Sandvik called.
Hellmuth showed 
, Sandvik tabled 
and the two chopped it up.
Under the watchful eye of a densely-packed crowd, due to the Mini Main being on break, the pair then tangled in another Stud Hi-Lo hand. This time, Sandvik brought it in, Hellmuth completed and bet all the way, with Sandvik calling him down.
Phil Hellmuth: / 
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Espen Sandvik: / 
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Hellmuth rolled over 
for a pair of sevens and seventy-six low, but Sandvik once again took half after revealing 
for a better low. The Poker Brat jolted from his seat and created a lively show for the many onlookers before sitting down again.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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2,765,000
265,000
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265,000 |
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400,000
-75,000
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-75,000 |
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