Kapoor Pulls Away; Puchalski Draws Even
Level 28
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Akshay Kapoor raised to 160,000 on the button and Alexander Puchalski defended the big blind. They checked down the 
board and Puchalski tabled the 
, which Kapoor had beat with the 
. It was the third pot in a row for Kapoor, who took the lead.
Renniel Galvez then opened to 160,000 on the button for both of his opponents to call. The 
flop was checked around and the 
followed on the turn. Puchalski bet 220,000 and Kapoor called while Galvez folded.
No betting action followed on the 
river and Puchalski won the pot with the 
for top pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,700,000 | 400,000 |
|
4,700,000 | -50,000 |
|
1,900,000 | -300,000 |
for a second when the action was closed as a rail gathered to see the showdown.
flop. Galvez asked for a ten to have a sweat and that's what came with the 
fell on the river indeed to eliminate Chang in fourth place for $35,590.
flop. Kapoor bet 300,000 and Puchalski called.
turn went check, check, and the 
turn and they saw the 
flop, both players checked and Galvez check-called the 
turn, Puchalski check-called a bet worth 130,000 and they checked the 
flop.
