Kempe Ousts Ponakovs Deep into the Break
Level 10
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
There was a a blind vs. blind battle taking place deep into the break between Rainer Kempe and Aleksejs Ponakovs.
There was around 260,000 in the pot on the 4♦4♣10♣Q♦A♦ completed board.
Kempe had a stack of T-25,000 out in front of him, putting Ponakovs all-in, who had around 155,000 behind.
He used up five time banks as he agonized over his options. In the end, he audibly announced the call.
Kempe tabled 8♦5♦ for a rivered flush, besting Ponakovs Q♣2♣.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,150,000
350,000
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350,000 |
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Busted | |
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