Kiriakus Makes Straight
Level 20
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Vladimir Erceg raised to 25,000 from the button and Jack Kiriakus called in the big blind.
The flop came A♥Q♠8♦ and Kiriakus checked. Erceg bet 20,000 and Kiriakus called. The turn was the J♣ and Kiriakus checked again. Erceg made it 60,000 to go and Kiriakus called.
The river came the 7♣ and Kiriakus checked a third street. Erceg bet 100,000 and Kiriakus made the call. Erceg had 8♥8♣ for a set of eights, but Kiriakus flipped over 10♥9♣ for a straight to win the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,550,000
350,000
|
350,000 |
|
850,000
150,000
|
150,000 |