Katchalov's Krazy Eights
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First into the pot from middle position, Eugene Katchalov raised to 45,000, and Rumen Nanev three-bet to 140,000 on the button. When it folded back to Katchalov, he'd spend a couple minutes soaking in the tank before announcing an all in for 748,000. Nanev needed some tank time of his own, considering the call for nearly all his own chips. Finally, he mustered the gumption and committed the chips to the pot. Katchalov was at risk, and the news was not good.
Showdown
Katchalov: 
Nanev: 
Katchalov barely reacted as the dealer dropped a 
flop on board, giving him the come-from-behind set and putting him two cards from a big double. The turn 
was a blank for Nanev, now needing to catch one of his own two-outers for the knockout. The river was the 
, though, and it's Katchalov who will drag this pot. Finally, he reacted with just a small shake of his head, the dealer counting out his double to move him all the way up to 1.545 million.
For Nanev, it's a crippling blow. He's left with just 70,000 now.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,545,000 | 1,030,000 |
|
70,000 | -875,000 |