Magic Turn for Vaskresenski
Level 17
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
The flop 6♥9♠8♠ had already been dealt, and Maksim Vaskresenski's tournament life was on the line.
Maksim Vaskresenski: 10♦Q♥
Eduardo Kalil: 6♦6♠
Vaskresenski was in a tough spot, needing to hit his gutshot on the turn. The poker gods were on his side, as the dealer revealed the 7♦ on the turn. Kalil needed the board to pair to win, but the board completed with the 4♣, and Vaskresenski secured the double up with his straight.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Maksim Vaskresenski |
160,000
70,000
|
70,000 |
Eduardo Kalil |
70,000
-430,000
|
-430,000 |