| Level 12: | 2,000/5,000 (5,000) |
| Entries: | 5/12 |
| Prizes: | €10,700 + VIP football trip |
With just five players remaining, Mathias Siljander opened from the first position to 10,000 with A♠J♦. Juha Helppi, holding a nice looking K♠Q♠, made the call from the button.
The action flop of 3♠8♥J♠ almost guaranteed some fireworks and that’s what happened. Siljander fired a 10,000 continuation bet, only for Helppi to crank up the pressure with a raise to 40,000.
It looked too good to Siljander to pass as he shoved for his full 101,000. Helppi wasted no time calling with 14 outs, being even a slight favorite with 53% equity.
The turn immediately brought K♦, catapulting him ahead. Only an ace or jack could save Siljander.
The river 7♠ completed flush for Helppi and one of the most active players of the day bubbled The Royal Showdown Invitational in fifth place.
Juha Helppi – 315,000
Mathias Siljander – 0
