Kurganov Applies Pressure Holding Alluring Hand
Level 1
: 100/200, 25 ante
Cyprus' Stelios Stavrou opened for 625 from early position and was met by a three-bet to 2,000 by Igor Kurganov in the cutoff. The button and blinds all folded, Stavrou called, and the flop came down 
.
Stavrou proceeded to check-call a bet of 1,600 and then check-called one of 4,500 on the 
turn. When the 
completed the board on the river, Stavrou checked and Kurganov did the same. Stavrou tabled the 
, but it was no good as Kurganov held the 
.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
60,000
10,000
|
10,000 |
|
40,000 |