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Seventh-place finish for James Cruickshank earning a prize money of $13,870

Liu outplays Cruickshank, amassing over 5 million chips with a nut flush, leaving Cruickshank out in the cold from a lucrative set.

Seventh-place finish for James Cruickshank earning a prize money of $13,870

In the thick of the 2025 Spring Super Stack tournament, Alex Liu pulled off a smart move, sending James Cruickshank packing and boosting his chip count significantly. Cruickshank found himself on a set, but Liu held the nut flush, raking in around 5.2 million chips as Cruickshank picked up his belongings. The initial report may've underestimated Liu's reign, as further updates suggest he stacked up a massive 7-8 million chips as the tournament unfolded, solidifying his status as one of the top contenders.

This high-stakes event, specifically Event #14, a $1,500 Superstack No-Limit Hold'em tournament, is no joke—it attracts a crowd of serious poker players, making it a grueling and prestigious competition. Liu's impressive chip stack, thanks in part to his victory over Cruickshank, reflects his incredible strategic play and rising dominance in the event.

As the tournament continues, we'll keep our eyes on Liu and his moves. With a chip stack that strong, he's certainly a player to watch. Props to Liu for his smart play so far, and here's to seeing how the rest of the tournament shakes out!

[1] The 2025 Spring Super Stack tournament is a significant poker event.[2] Liu's chip count has been revised to reflect a higher total as the tournament progressed.

[1] Liu's impressive chip stack, amassed from his victories, makes him a force to be reckoned with in the 2025 Spring Super Stack tournament.

[2] Tonight, add another million chips to Liu's count, as he outplayed Cruickshank during the high-stakes Event #14, boosting his total significantly.

[3] As the tournament unfolds, sports enthusiasts can expect to witness Liu's strategic play, as he strives to secure a million more chips and make his mark amidst the prestigious competition.

Liu's chip count soared past 5 million after a decisive hand against Cruickshank, sending him packing tonighth. Cruickshank initially held a strong position, but Liu revealed a nut flush, resulting in a significant stack of approximately 5.2 million chips.
Liu's chip count skyrockets past 5 million after eliminating Cruickshank, who was sitting on a strong hand. However, Liu's nut flush led to Cruickshank's elimination, amassing around 5.2 million in chips for Liu.
Liu's stack surpasses 5 million chips following Cruikshank's elimination; Cruikshank's hand fell short against Liu's nut flush, accruing over 5.2 million chips for Liu.

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