Miscikowski Wins Battle of the Big Stacks

David Miscikowski opened to 30,000 in early position, and was faced with a three-bet to 120,000 by Rayane Mokhtar in the small blind. Action folded back to Miscikowski, who called.

On the A♠J♣9♦ flop, Mokhtar fired out a bet of 90,000, and Miscikowski called.

The turn brought the 9♥, and Mokhtar continued to fire, shipping 225,000 into the middle. Miscikowski took a minute or two, before again putting in calling chips.

The 4♥ river completed the board, and Mokhtar slowed down, checking to his opponent. Miscikowski took a moment to think, before moving all in for around 1,000,000, just covering Mokhtar.

Mokhtar went into the tank, and after about three minutes, released his hand. Miscikowski smiled and flashed the Q♦ prompting Mokhtar to laugh and exclaim "Oh no, not the queen, not the queen!", leading to much amusement for the rest of the table.

Miscikowski is now likely to be the tournament chip leader.