Kitai's Kicker Slightly Better Than Gregg's
Level 14
: 2,000/4,000, 500 ante
Tony Gregg raised to 9,000 from the hijack seat to open up the action on this hand. Davidi Kitai, winner of the Season 8 European Poker Tour Berlin Main Event, called on the button, and everyone else folded.
The flop was paired with two big diamonds — 
. Gregg led for 7,500, and Kitai called in position.
The turn was the 
, and Gregg fired 20,000. Kitai made another call to see the 
land on the river. Gregg checked, and Kitai checked behind.
Gregg showed the 
for two pair, aces and queens, with a jack kicker. Kitai had him slightly pipped with the 
for the same two pair, but holding a king kicker.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
405,000
-35,000
|
-35,000 |
|
312,000
-8,000
|
-8,000 |
|
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