Shak Turns a Set Against Kurganov
From under the gun, Igor Kurganov raised to 20,000. Action folded to Dan Shak in the big blind, and he made the call to see the 
flop. Shak checked, and Kurganov bet 25,000. Shak called.
The 
was added to the board on fourth street, and Shak checked. Kurganov opted to check behind and give a free river card — the 
. Shak checked, and Kurganov took a minute before firing 50,000. Shak pulled out some chips — more than 50,000 — and check-raised to 125,000. After another minute of thought, Kurganov folded.
Shak showed the 
for a turned set of eights, but made sure to comment, "I should probably stop showing you," to Kurganov.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
690,000
85,000
|
85,000 |
|
||
|
485,000
129,000
|
129,000 |