Karakitukov Turns the Nuts, Leaves Riberio on Fumes
Level 23
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Filip Lovric limped in with J♦9♥7♠6♦, Tomas Ribeiro called holding A♣9♣8♠2♥, and Veselin Karakitukov checked K♦Q♥4♦3♠.
All three players checked the J♠A♦5♥ as the 10♦ fell on the turn, giving Karakitukov the nut straight. He bet 160,000 and only Ribeiro called.
The river came the 2♣ and Karakitukov bet another 600,000. Ribeiro used up a time bank before he slid in most of his chips to call with two pair, only to be shown Karakitukov's straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,300,000 | 840,000 |
|
3,005,000 | 160,000 |
|
200,000 | -1,240,000 |