Zhuang Ruan Eliminated in 3rd Place ($1,640,000)

Level 17
: 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante

In the first hand back from the break, Zhuang Ruan raised to 120,000. Ivan Leow defended his big blind with
.
The flop gave Leow a pair, but Ruan was still ahead. Leow checked and Ruan continued for 200,000. Leow called.
The turn was the and Leow checked again. Ruan shoved for 755,000.
Leow asked for a count and used four time bank chips as he contemplated his decision.
"Call," he said before pushing his chips into the middle. Leow had outs to a straight, including two pair and trips.
The river card was the completing Leow's straight and eliminating Zhuang in second place.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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5,600,000
1,040,000
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1,040,000 |
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Busted |