Danzer Takes Two from Kovalchuk, Assumes Lead
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Omaha-8
Oleksii Kovalchuk raised on the button, George Danzer three-bet, and Kovalchuk four-bet. Danzer called. The flop was 
, and Danzer check-called a bet. The turn was the 
, and Danzer checked again. Kovalchuk bet, and Danzer check-raised. Kovalchuk called.
The river was the 
, and Danzer led out. Kovalchuk thought for a second, then raised.
"Call," Danzer said immediately.
Kovalchuk mucked his hand in disgust, and Danzer showed 
for kings and tens.
The very next hand, Danzer had the button and raised. Kovalchuk defended, and the flop came 
. Kovalchuk check-raised Danzer, who called. The turn was the 
, and Kovalchuk led out. Danzer called.
The river was the 
, and Kovalchuk slowed down, checking the Danzer who bet. Kovalchuk folded, and Danzer scooped the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,520,000 | 615,000 |
|
950,000 | -665,000 |