Kulev Gains Ground With Pocket Kings
Level 21
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Mikita Badziakouski raised to 200,000 from under the gun with 3♦2♣. Alex Kulev flat called in the big blind with K♠K♣.
The flop came 3♦8♥2♣ to give Badziakouski two pair. Kulev checked and Badziakouski bet 100,000. Kulev continued to slow play with a call.
The turn was the 8♦, which counterfeited Badziakouski. Kulev checked and Badziakouski bet 175,000. Kulev called.
The river fell the 4♦, Kulev checked again, and Badziakouski checked back.
Kulev held up with pocket kings for two pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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4,620,000
-220,000
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-220,000 |
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1,320,000
-35,000
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-35,000 |
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