06-09-2008 20:15 UTC-8

Alexander Kostritsyn Eliminated in 3rd Place ($163,372)

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Alexander Kostritsyn - 3rd Place

Fu Wong was the bring-in with Eric Brooks completed with the {7-Spades}

{7-Spades}

. Alexander Kostritsyn then raised with the {4-Clubs}

{4-Clubs}

, Wong folded and Brooks called.

On 4th street Brooks led out with the {A-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

and Kostritsyn called with the {K-Spades}

{K-Spades}

.

On 5th street Brooks fired again, catching the {7-Diamonds}

{7-Diamonds}

for a pair on board, but Kostritsyn announced a raise for the last of his chips with the {3-Hearts}

{3-Hearts}

. Brooks made the call.

Brooks: ( {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

{8-Spades}

)

{7-Spades}

{A-Hearts}

{7-Diamonds}

Kostritsyn: ( {K-Diamonds}

{K-Diamonds}

{4-Diamonds}

)

{4-Clubs}

{K-Spades}

{3-Hearts}

Kostritsyn had kings and fours but would need help against the aces and sevens of Brooks. The boards finished:

Brooks: ( {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

{8-Spades}

)

{7-Spades}

{A-Hearts}

{7-Diamonds}

{10-Spades}

(

{K-Clubs}

)
Kostritsyn: ( {K-Diamonds}

{K-Diamonds}

{4-Diamonds}

)

{4-Clubs}

{K-Spades}

{3-Hearts}

{10-Hearts}

(

{10-Clubs}

)

Alexander Kostritsyn is eliminated in 3rd place collecting $163,372 for his efforts.

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