Nikolaisen Spikes Miracle Turn to Stay Alive
Niveau 18
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Mosjin El Yakoubi opened the action with an all in from early position. Espen Nikolaisen moved all in as well from late position, and Miki Garcia called from the small blind.
Mosjin El Yakoubi: Q♥10♥ 
Espen Nikolaisen: 9♠9♥
Miki Garcia: K♣K♥
Garcia was in prime position to scoop a massive pot just 20 spots away from the money when the flop came 3♠3♦5♠. However, the 9♣ on the turn shifted the momentum, giving Nikolaisen a full house. The Q♠ on the river sealed the hand for Nikolaisen, who raked in the pot, eliminating Yakoubi while Garcia took a major hit to his stack.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
280,000
185,000
|
185,000 |
|
150,000
150,000
|
150,000 |
|
Eliminé |