Tsoukernik Doubles Up with Rags
Eduards Kudrjavcevs opened to 20,000 in middle position and was called by Leon Tsoukernik on the button and the small blind. Michael Sklenicka three-bet to 125,000 from the big blind and all three players called.
"If I hit something, I'm going all in," Tsoukernik exclaimed with only 227,000 behind. The flop fell ![]()
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and the action checked to Tsoukernik who kept his word and moved all in. The small blind folded and Sklenick also quickly shoved all in for 919,000. Kudrjavcevs asked for a count and then called after a minute.
Leon Tsoukernik: ![]()
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Eduards Kudrjavcevs: ![]()
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Michael Sklenicka: ![]()
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"I've already won! Ship it here!" Tsoukernik shouted, still needing to complete his straight to have a hope. The dealer burned and turned the
and Tsoukernik did indeed make a straight. The
on the river changed nothing and Tsoukernik scored himself a full triple up.
Kudrjavcevs, meanwhile, took down the larger side pot and Sklenicka was eliminated.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,010,000 | |
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1,190,000
1,190,000
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1,190,000 |
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Busted |