Melkisetian Gets There on the Turn, Degtiariovas Hits the River
Level 36
: Blinds 300,000/600,000, 600,000 ante
Ernestas Degtiariovas limped in with 
and Ara Melkisetian checked his option holding 
.
Degtiariovas hit a pair of fours on the 
flop and led out for 600,000. Melkisetian, with just king-high, raised to 1,600,000 and Degtiariovas called.
The turn came the 
as Melkisetian took the lead with a pair of kings. Both players checked to the 
river, which gave Degtiariovas a straight. Both players again checked and Degtiariovas took the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
23,600,000 | 2,800,000 |
|
9,400,000 | -4,100,000 |