Level 15
: 12,000/24,000, 4,000 ante
Only two minutes remained in the level, but the final hand lasted several minutes into the new level. Mikita Badziakouski raised to 40,000 from the cutoff and Imad Derwiche called in the big blind. On the 
flop, Derwiche bet 60,000 and was called before checking the 
turn.
Now, Derwiche checked and Badziakouski bet 50,000. Derwiche check-raised to 110,000 and Badziakouski called before the Frenchman bet another 110,000 on the 
river. Badziakouski was taken aback, then said "I am not sure if I can fold this." The Belorussian did call, and Derwiche flashed 
, while Badziakouski claimed the pot with 
.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,070,000
325,000
|
325,000 |
|
||
|
80,000
-312,000
|
-312,000 |
flop was a sweat for both players, but ultimately the 
turn and 
river bricked off to send Alvarado to the rail. "We are moving to the final table Dan," Badziakouski said over to the other table towards Dan Smith.
and the only ray of sunshine was the fact that Wang did not have him covered. Unfortunately for Smith, he did not get much change and was left with a paltry 4,000 �C a little less than a single ante.
, dominating Smith��s 
until the board ran out 
board all the way down.
, Derwiche instantly moved all in. Weis asked for a count and the all in of the Frenchman was for 172,000.
hit the river and Chen snap called.
appeared on the turn. A meaningless