Katchalov Crippled on the River
Level 18
: 3,000/6,000, 1,000 ante
Just before players went on a break, Team PokerStars Pro Eugene Katchalov was dealt a devastating blow.
It appeared he raised from the button only to have Joao Barbosa three-bet shoved for 76,500 from the big blind. Katchalov made the call and was the heavy favorite.
Katchalov: 
Barbosa: 
The 
flop was dry, and the 
turn did Barbosa no favors. He needed a king and a king only to stay alive, and wouldn't you know it, the 
spiked. Katchalov didn't so much as flinch as he sent more than half his chips to his Brazilian foe.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
155,000
64,500
|
64,500 |
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|
61,000
-39,000
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-39,000 |
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