Kurganov Makes a Flush
Level 4
: 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Doug Polk opened for 4,000 in the cutoff and called a three-bet to 13,000 from Igor Kurganov, who had the button. Both players checked the 
flop, and Polk bet 20,500 on the 
turn. Kurganov called, and the river was an 
. Polk bet 38,000, and Kurganov quickly put in a call.
"Ace," Polk said, not seeming confident at all.
He was right to be hesitant to show, as Kurganov turned over 
, and Polk mucked 
.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
292,000
83,000
|
83,000 |
|
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|
216,000
-69,000
|
-69,000 |
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