The Russian Cracks a Smile

Alexander Kravchenko is legendary for being a stony-faced poker player but it seems that the antics of Tony G can crack a smile on his stoic face. We came to their table with Kravchenko showing a board of (X-X) / {3-Diamonds}

and the G's board showing (X-X) / {6-Spades}

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"Can we just go all in?" asked Tony G with a laugh. The whole table tittered, and even Kravchenko permitted himself a smile. The two men went to sixth street, with Kravcehnko catching a {7-Diamonds}