Kuznetsov Pays Off Cao
Level 1
: 500/1,000, 100 ante
Timofey Kuznetsov raised to 2,500 from the button and Rui Cao called in the big blind. The duo checked the flop of 
and Cao then bet the ¢3s] turn for 4,500. Kuznetsov called and both started jokingly needling each other with what hands they could have, both smiling.
The 
fell on the river and Cao checked. "Flush?" Kuznetsov mentioned and bet 22,500. Cao then check-raised big to 75,000 and that caused more table banter. "I have the Erik Seidel hand," Cao joked back and Kuznetsov ultimately called. Cao rolled over his 
for a flopped full house and cut back Kuznetsov's stack significantly.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
350,000
98,000
|
98,000 |
|
95,000
-85,000
|
-85,000 |