Is it really possible that the 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event is just a week away? Indeed, it is. The first of three Day 1 flights for the $10,000 Main Event is set to begin Saturday, July 9.
As usual, the action has been unceasing at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino this summer. Speaking of, the thrilling conclusion to Event #39: $10,000 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Championship involved some unusual action — of the three-way variety, a rarity for tournament-ending hands. In fact, it's this week's 888 Hand of the Week.
Martin Kozlov secured the bracelet after scoring a double-knockout in the tournament's final hand. Kozlov was dealt Q♣Q♦, Justin Bonomo 9♥9♣, and Davidi Kitai 6♦6♠, with Kozlov having both of his opponents covered. As if all three getting pocket pairs weren't improbable enough, the flop came Q♠Q♥7♠ to give Kozlov quads and leave the others drawing dead.
Kozlov was the big favorite, of course, when the chips went in — about 65% to win. But how about some three-way hold'em situations in which the odds are a little closer? This installment of The Weekly PokerNews Strategy Quiz features a series of three-way hands in which the player with the edge perhaps isn't so obvious to spot.
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