Dimitar Dancev opened for 1,100 from middle position and cleared the field all the way to three-time bracelet winner Antonio Esfandiari, who defended from the big blind. The saw Esfandiari check, Dancev bet 1,500, and "The Magician" check-raise to 3,575.

Dancev made the call and then called a bet of 5,425 on the turn. Both players proceeded to check the river and Esfandiari rolled over for top pair. Dancev mucked.