Stoica Shows a Better Queen; Davidson Survives a Flip
Level 19
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Marius Kudzmanas raised to 20,000 under the gun, and Kamil Dobosz called in middle position. Roman Stoica then three-bet to 55,000 on the button, and both opponents called.
The Q♣9♣2♥ flop was checked through, and the 10♠ fell on the turn. Stoica then bet 85,000, and only Dobosz called.
Both players checked the 2♠ river, and Dobosz showed Q♥J♥, but Stoica's K♥Q♠ won the pot with his king-kicker.
At another table, Ivan Poroliev opened to 20,000 in early position, then called when Lymor Davidson shoved for 174,000 in the hijack.
Lymor Davidson: 9♥9♦ 
Ivan Poroliev: A♦K♦
Davidson was racing for her tournament life, and the 4♥6♣2♠3♣8♣ board was safe for her nines as she secured the double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
730,000
41,000
|
41,000 |
|
520,000
236,000
|
236,000 |
|
360,000
176,000
|
176,000 |
|
185,000
173,000
|
173,000 |
|
160,000
119,000
|
119,000 |