Kings Hold for Galaktionov
Level 15
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
The Q♥J♦5♦ flop was already on the table as Maksim Shornikau checked to Sergei Galaktionov who fired a half pot-sized bet of 175,000. Shornikau made the call.
When the 9♠ fell on the turn, Shornikau took the lead, slamming 800,000 across the line to put Galaktionov all-in. After a short tank, Galationov called off his remaining 440,000.
Sergei Galaktionov: K♦K♠ 
Maksim Shornikau: J♥10♠
Shornikau picked up an open-ended straight draw to go along with his pair of jacks, but the A♣ river was no help as Galaktionov pulled in the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,130,000
415,000
|
415,000 |
|
1,580,000
-55,000
|
-55,000 |