Karkan Cracks Kings on the First Hand
Level 18
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
On the first hand of Day 3, Mohammadreza Karkan moved all in for 234,000 from the small blind and Victor Fryda put him at risk in middle position.
Mohammadreza Karkan: A♣10♣
Victor Fryda: K♣K♠
Fryda had woken up with kings and was poised for an early knockout until the flop brought 2♦5♦A♠, giving Karkan top pair. The board ran out 6♣Q♦ and Karkan found a quick double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
470,000
231,000
|
231,000 |
|
210,000
-258,000
|
-258,000 |