Kurganov Takes One from the Champ
From middle position, defending champion Andrey Pateychuk raised to 700. Igor Kurganov three-bet to 1,900 on the button, and action folded back to Pateychuk. He called to take a flop of 
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On the flop, Pateychuk checked. Kurganov fired 1,750, and that was enough for him to win the pot as Pateychuk folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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41,000
11,000
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11,000 |
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32,500
2,500
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2,500 |