Katchalov Flops Top and Bottom
Nikolaus Teichert started things off with a raise from early position to 1,200. Tim Marsters made the call from the cutoff seat and then 2009 EPT Warsaw champion Christophe Benzimra called from the small blind. Two-time 2011 World Series of Poker gold bracelet winner and Team PokerStars Pro Eugene Katchalov was in the big blind and he also called to see the flop come down 
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On the flop, Benzimra checked and Katchalov fired a bet of 2,500. Teichert called, Marsters folded and Benzimra called.
The turn brought the 
and Benzimra checked. Katchalov stayed on the post-flop accelerator and fired 8,000. Teichert folded and Benzimra called.
The river completed the board with the 
and Benzimra checked. Katchalov didn't slow down, raising his bet to 16,000 and tossing it in the middle. Benzimra tanked for a bit and then made the call. After he did, Katchalov tabled the 
for a flopped two pair. Benzimra mucked and Katchalov scooped the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
85,000 | 33,000 |
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36,000 | -28,000 |