Varnaev Bubbles the $2,200 Warm Up Event
Level 23
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
With Sergei Varnaev forced all-in in the big blind for his last 30,000, Sofia Merkulova opened the button with a raise to 60,000. The player in the small blind folded, and once the floor staff arrived at the table to announce the action the cards were revealed.
Sergei Varnaev: 4?4? 
Sofia Merkulova: Q?6?
Varnaev had found a pair and was in a flip which he had to win to keep the tournament on the direct bubble. However, the Q?3?5? flop propelled Merkulova firmly into the lead with top pair. The K? came on the turn, which meant only a river four would keep the tournament on the bubble. But when the 7? came, Varnaev was sent to the rail, and the remaining 63 players had all guaranteed themselves a payday.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
590,000
90,000
|
90,000 |
|
Busted |