Kulev Damages Nouira
Defending champion Alex Kulev, on his second bullet, opened to 7,000 from early position and was called by Leonardo Drago in middle position.
Action folded to Maher Nouira in the small blind, who reached for chips and produced a three-bet to 37,000. Kulev called and Drago got out of the way.
The 10♠J♠8♣ flop was checked through by both players.
On the 3♦ turn, after using a time bank, Nouira check-called versus a bet of 60,000 from Kulev.
The A♣ rolled off on the river and Nouira checked once more. After some thought, Kulev put out a bet of 180,000, leaving himself about 15,000 behind.
Nouira went into the tank, and after using a time bank, called.
Kulev announced "Nuts" and turned over K♣Q♣ for the nut straight. Nouira nodded and turned over A♥10♦ for a rivered two pair, sending Kulev a chunky pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
565,000
200,000
|
200,000 |
|
170,000 | |
|
51,500
-308,500
|
-308,500 |