Magic Turn for Vaskresenski
Level 17
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
The flop 6♥9♠8♠ had already been dealt, and Maksim Vaskresenski's tournament life was on the line.
Maksim Vaskresenski: 10♦Q♥
Eduardo Kalil: 6♦6♠
Vaskresenski was in a tough spot, needing to hit his gutshot on the turn. The poker gods were on his side, as the dealer revealed the 7♦ on the turn. Kalil needed the board to pair to win, but the board completed with the 4♣, and Vaskresenski secured the double up with his straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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160,000
70,000
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70,000 |
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70,000
430,000
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430,000 |