Ponakovs Takes From Chip Leader
Level 4
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Aleksejs Ponakovs opened to 4,500 in the cutoff and only Artur Martirosian made the call in the big blind.
The flop fanned out 
and both players checked to the 
turn. Martirosian led out for 10,000 and Ponakovs quickly made the call.
The 
completed the board and Martirosian slowed down with a check to Ponakovs who announced a bet of 27,000. Martirosian pondered for a few moments, but eventually mucked his hand and the pot was sent to Ponakovs.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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700,000
135,000
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135,000 |
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310,000
40,000
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40,000 |
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