Shchelkun Cracks Cowboys
Level 9
: Blinds 800/1,500, 1,500 ante
Ivan Shchelkun was at risk for his last 10,000 and needed a lot of help from the dealer to crack the hand of Otar Gurgenidze.
Ivan Shchelkun: 9♦7♦ 
Otar Gurgenidze: K♥K♣
Shchelkun couldn't have asked for much more on the 4♦6♥3♦ flop as he picked up both flush and straight draws. The 5♠ turn completed his straight, which left Gurgenidze drawing to a chop. Shchelkun managed to scoop as the 9♥ river was a brick, which kept him alive, albeit still with a short stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
40,000
40,000
|
40,000 |
|
22,000
22,000
|
22,000 |