Shafikov Pushes Out Kabrhel

Federico Butteroni opened the action with a raise to 250 from middle position. Martin Kabrhel instantly called from the hijack and the player in the cutoff came along as well. Action folded over to Denys Shafikov in the big blind and he tossed out calling chips.

The dealer fanned on the felt and Shafikov checked. Butteroni continued out for 575 and Kabrhel called. The player in the cutoff let it go, putting action back on Shafikov. He cut out a raise to 1,500 total, sending Butteroni into the tank. After a moment, he let go of his cards while Kabrhel opted to stick around.

The fell on the turn and Kabrhel checked to the raiser. Shafikov knocked the table in reply, allowing the to complete the board. Kabrhel checked one final time, prompting Shafikov to fire 2,350. Kabrhel let his cards go and Shafikov was awarded the pot. He's sitting over twice the starting stack with about 63,000 as the first level draws to a close.