| Level 18: | 5,000/10,000 (10,000) |
| Entries: | 99/888 |
| Prizes: | €1,138,860 |
UTG, Stephen Groom opened to 20,000. When action came to Michel Karim on the Button, he re-raised to 65,000. Groom then put in a four-bet to 180,000. Karim made the call.
Groom continued for 75,000 on the A♣8♠J♦ flop, and Karim made the call fairly quickly. Groom sized up to 195,000 on the 4♠ turn. After receiving the count, Karim again called.
Groom wasted little time before going all in on the 5♣ turn, effectively forcing Karim all in for 350,000. Karim took a good five minutes before making the call.
Stephen Groom: A♥A♦
Michel Karim: A♠Q♥
After what perhaps is the biggest pot so far in the tournament, Karim was sent to the rail.
Stephen Groom: 1,620,000
Michel Karim: 0
