Martirosian Puts Golubchik to the Test; Barakat Steals the Pot From Martirosian
Artur Martirosian raised under the gun and Eugene Golubchik defended from the big blind.
Golubchik knuckled it over to Martirosian on the 8♠5♦8♠ flop and Martirosian bet 140,000. Golubchik continued with a call.
Golubchik checked for a second time when he saw the 10♠ roll off on the turn. Martirosian bet the pot for 725,000, which almost put Golubchik all in. Golubchik folded, and Martirosian added to his stack.
On the next hand, Youness Barakat raised to 175,000 from hijack and Martirosian defended from the big blind.
Check, check came after the 5♣A♥3♣ flop, and the A♣ arrived on the turn. Martirosian led out for 250,000 and Barakat called.
Martirosian announced a bet of 750,000 when the 7♥ completed the board, and Barakat raised to 2,100,000. Martirosian deliberated briefly before folding and relinquishing the pot to Barakat.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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6,200,000
1,000,000
|
1,000,000 |
|
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|
5,200,000
400,000
|
400,000 |
|
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|
800,000
500,000
|
500,000 |