Konnikova Straightens Out Volkov
Level 12
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Roman Volkov opened to 4,500 from early position and was called by Barny Boatman on the button and Maria Konnikova in the big blind.
Konnikova checked to Volkov, who continued for 4,000 on the J♦A♠7♣ flop. Boatman folded, but Konnikova called.
The 8♦ fell on the turn and Konnikova again check-called, this time for a 13,500 bet from Volkov.
Konnikova checked a final time on the 5♣ river.
"Do you have two pair?" Volkov asked before announcing he was all in for his last 55,000. Konnikova immediately called, having Volkov covered, and tabled 10♦9♦ for a turned straight.
Volkov showed he held 5♠5♥ for a rivered set and the rest of his chips were sent over to Konnikova.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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190,000
-4,000
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-4,000 |
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150,000
53,000
|
53,000 |
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Busted | |