Katchalov of Flops
Eugene Katchalov raised to 1,500 and James Sowers defended his big blind. On the flop, Katchalov led for 2,100 and Sowers made the call.
Katchalov upped his bet on the turn, firing out 3,200 and, again, Sowers made the call. The river triggered yet another bet, Katchalov sliding 3,800 across the baize.
Showing more resistance than a cat on its way to the veterinary, Sowers once again flat called, but was chagrined to see that Katchalov had him beat all the way with .
Kathcalov has his nose in front with 36,000.