Kurganov Soars Clear of the Field After Busting Newey
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Level 8
: 500/1,000, 100 ante
Defending champion, Igor Kurganov, has stretched further clear at the top after scooping a huge pot off Paul Newey.
The pot was being passed to Kurganov and he recounted most of the hand to PokerNews. On the 
flop, Newey check-called a bet before he led for 13,500 on the 
turn. Kurganov raised this up to 27,000 and called when Newey three-bet to 68,000.
The river fell as the 
and Newey shoved for his remaining 75,000 with 
for the nut flush. Kurganov had bad news though as he opened 
for a full house. Ouch.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
315,000
102,700
|
102,700 |
|
Busted |