Kellner Folds to Kurko
Kimmo Kurko was in the process of firing out a bet of 2,500 into a pot of at least three times that on the river of a board showing 
.
Kurko's opponent n the hand was none other than Kelly Kelner, whose promise of 'Kellstermania' has so far led to him taking an active part in most pots and engaging the table in friendly chat in order to "bring the fun back to poker". It's in no way sarcastic to suggest it's working and his table are having a great time, with more talk and laughter coming from the eight that share his felt than anywhere else in the 888Live tournament room.
Kelner, who folded his 
after some thought, was shown Kurko's winning hand of 
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"I'm not ashamed of my hand." he said, to more laughter. When we counted his chips, he told us that "I got it all back and more." That story checks out, with Kellner now leading the way in the room.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
40,800
18,800
|
18,800 |
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25,000
-4,100
|
-4,100 |