Shalamov Wins Big Pot With Queens
Level 9
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Peter Tschernigg open-raised to 2,600 from early position and Mikhail Shalamov three-bet to 8,000 from the small blind, which Tschernigg called.
The flop came 3♣5♥8♥ and Shalamov made a continuation bet of 7,000. Tschernigg called and then both players checked it back on the 6♥ turn.
The river was the 8♠ and Shalamov put out a bet of 21,000. Tschernigg called and Shalamov turned over Q♦Q♠ for two pair, queens with the eights on board. Tschernigg mucked and Shalamov scooped a big pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
158,000
49,500
|
49,500 |
|
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|
34,000
-21,000
|
-21,000 |