Alemu Makonen Eliminated in 18th Place by Tzu Sheng Huang

Alemu Makonen (pictured) moves all in from UTG+1 for 1,350,000, and Tzu Sheng Huang moves all in over the top from the button for about 7.3 million with .

Makonen turns over , and he’s a favorite to double up here.

But the board comes — Makonen pairs his queen on the flop, only to see Huang catch a runner-runner nine-high straight. Huang wins the pot to eliminate Makonen in 18th place.

Tzu Sheng Huang  –  9,000,000  (60 bb)
Alemu Makonen  –  Eliminated in 18th Place  (CAD 7,000 + CAD 3,300 Seat / ~US $7,890)