Berkvens Triples, Naydenov Leaves Martinez with Crumbs
Level 2
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
Picking up the action on an 8♠9♠10♥ flop with 7,800 already in the pot, two players checked to Simeon Naydenov on the button, who bet 4,000. Borja Martinez check-called from the big blind, but Bram Berkvens check-jammed for 15,200 from middle position.
Naydenov responded by moving all-in himself for 35,400, and Martinez immediately put his own 36,900 into the middle.
Bram Berkvens: K♦J♦
Simeon Naydenov: 9♥9♦
Borja Martinez: A♠10♠
All three players had connected with the flop in a big way, but the Q♦ turn and 5♥ river favoured Berkvens, improving him to a straight and ensuring him a triple-up.
Naydenov's set held on to claim the substantial side pot, leaving Martinez with less than ten big blinds.