Burtin Gets Paid
Level 34
: Blinds 1,000,000/2,500,000, 2,500,000 ante
Aleksey Savenkov limped on the button with A♠8♥, and Kirill Burtin checked his option, holding J♥9♥.
The dealer spread a flop of K♣8♠7♦, and Burtin check-called a bet of 2,500,000.
The 10♦ hit the turn, giving Burtin a straight, and he checked once again. Savenkov checked as well.
The 8♣ landed on the river, improving Savenkov to trip eights and Burtin took the lead, firing 4,500,000. Savenkov responded by raising to 20,000,000.
Burtin called quickly, sending a massive pot his way.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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101,000,000
-14,000,000
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-14,000,000 |
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93,000,000
37,000,000
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37,000,000 |
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