Silver Falls to Salikaev

A player in early position began the action with a raise to 700. Action trickled around to Yury Salikaev on the button who three-bet to 1,700. The small blind folded and action fell upon Max Silver in the big blind. Silver announced a four-bet to 4,000, prompting a quick fold from the original raiser. Salikaev, however, called to see a flop.

The flop came down and Silver continued out for 5,000. Salikaev called and the dropped down on the turn. Silver thought for well over a minute before moving all in for his last 17,725. Salikaev called and the hands were turned over.

Silver:
Salikaev:

Salikaev flopped a set of jacks and had a strong grip on the hand. Silver was unable to spike one of the two remaining aces on the river and he was eliminated after the hit the felt. Salikaev picked up the pot and brought his stack to 60,200 in chips.