Kulev and Ponakovs Collide
Level 7
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
The flop read A♠A♥2♣ and 175,000 was in the middle already in a pot between Aleksejs Ponakovs and Alex Kulev.
Ponakovs checked to Kulev, who fired out a bet of 34,000. Ponakovs called.
On the 10♦ turn, Ponakovs check-called a bet of 80,000 from Kulev.
The river brought the J♠ and Ponakovs checked to Kulev. Kulev pondered the spot for a moment before sliding out a bet of 400,000, covering Ponakovs remaining stack.
Ponakovs blew out his cheeks and went deep into the tank. Four time banks were disposed of before Ponakovs folded, just before his hand was declared dead, sending a chunky pot to Kulev.
Kulev is now among the chip leaders, could he make it back to back EPT Monte Carlo Super High Roller wins?
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
835,000
285,000
|
285,000 |
|
214,000
-81,000
|
-81,000 |