Chernikov Rivers a Straight and Gets Paid
Level 5
: Blinds 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
Mohamed Mokrani came in with a raise to 10,000 from the cutoff. Aleksandr Chernikov called from the small blind, and Antonio Alfaia defended his big blind.
The action checked to Mokrani on the J♠K♠8♠ flop, and he put out a continuation-bet of 15,000. Chernikov called, but Alfaia folded.
Both players checked the 5♥ turn to see the 10♦ land on the river. Chernikov quickly led out for 31,000, causing Mokrani to go into the tank. After burning through one of his time bank cards, Mokrani mae the call.
Chernikov flipped over Q♥9♠ for a rivered straight. It was enough to win him the pot, as Mokrani slid his cards face down to the dealer.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
650,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
225,000
225,000
|
225,000 |
|
80,000
80,000
|
80,000 |