Karakitukov Calls Down Yanovski
Level 17
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
On the first hand of the final table, Veselin Karakitukov raised to 50,000 in the cutoff with Q♦A♣J♥4♥ and Leonid Yanovski defended 9♥7♣6♠5♥.
The flop came 9♣Q♥7♥ and Karakitukov continued for 60,000. Yanovski called with two pair, but the 6♥ turn improved Karakitukov to a flush.
Both players checked to the A♦ river, where Yanovski led out for 85,000. Karakitukov tanked for a moment before calling and claiming the first pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,530,000 | 225,000 |
|
365,000 | -215,000 |