Nitsche Can't get Antonius to Fold

Dominik Nitsche raised to 155,000 and Patrik Antonius called out of the big blind. On the flop, Antonius checked and called a bet worth 150,000 by Nitsche before checking again the on the turn. Nitsche fired a second barrel of 450,000 and the Finn called.

The river completed the board and Antonius checked for the third street in a row. Nitsche moved all in for his last 1.255 million and Antonius had a decision ahead. After plenty of consideration he called and Nitsche announced an ace before rolling over the . Antonius had that beat with for the better kicker and jumped into the top spot.