Sergei Nikiforov limped the button, and Ken Kao checked the big blind.

On a flop, Kao led for 1.2 million, and Nikiforov raised to 3 million. Kao called.

The turn was checked by Kao, and Nikiforov bet 3.5 million. Kao called again.

Both players quickly checked the river, and Kao said, “Eight-high.”

Nikiforov tabled for jack-high and the winner.

Sergei Nikiforov - 36 million
Ken Kao - 19.75 million