Andras Nemeth completed his option and Michail Manolakis raised to 175,000 from the big blind, which Nemeth called.
The flop came Q♦K♦10♥ and Manolakis continued for 175,000. Nemeth called the bet and action went to the turn, the 4♥. Manolakis led again, this time for 300,000 and Nemeth mucked to concede the pot.
Michail Manolakis raised to 100,000 from the button and Andras Nemeth moved all in from the big blind. Manolakis called for 1,220,000 and was at risk as players turned their cards.
Michail Manolakis: 7♥7♣
Andras Nemeth: 2♥2♠
Nemeth was dominated as Manolakis had the higher pocket pair and held as the board ran out 4♥5♣3♠K♦5♦. Manolakis doubled up to take the lead, taking a significant chunk out of Nemeth's stack.
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In what would develop into a game-changing pot, Michail Manolakis raised to 80,000 from the button, Andras Nemeth three-bet to 280,000 and Manolakis called.
The flop came J♣J♦8♥ and Nemeth continued with a bet of 90,000, which Manolakis called. The turn was the 2♣ and Nemeth slowed down with a check. Manolakis bet 210,000 and Nemeth called.
The river was the 5♣ and Nemeth checked again. Manolakis asked to see Nemeth's stack before moving all in. Nemeth had 800,000 left behind and was put to the test on the river. He went deep into the tank, using two time bank cards before making the decision to call.
Manolakis revealed a bluff with Q♣10♥. Nemeth flipped over A♥K♠ for ace-high with the pair of jacks on board. It was a hero call, one that put Nemeth well out in front with around 2.8 million in chips.
