Tsvetanov Wins Pot With Higher Kicker
Level 18
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Tsvetoslav Tsvetanov raised to 21,000 from early position, James Turner reraised to 55,000, and Tsvetanov called.
The flop came 8♠8♦7♥. Tsvetanov checked, Turner bet 20,000, and Tsvetanov called. The turn was the 5♣ and both players checked.
The river came the A♦. Tsvetanov checked and Turner bet 60,000, which Tsvetanov called. Turner showed A♠J♠ and Tsvetanov showed A♥Q♥. Both players paired their ace to make two pair with the eights on board. Tsvetanov's king kicker played to give him the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
310,000
34,000
|
34,000 |
|
260,000
126,000
|
126,000 |