Tonkikh Quadruples Up; Timofeev Almost Doubles
Level 10
: 600/1,200, 200 ante
Vladimar Shashkov opened to 2,500 from under-the-gun, receiving calls from Denis Timofeev, and the player in the button. Vladislav Tonkikh shoved from the small blind for about 8,000, getting calls from all three players.
The flop came 
, and Shashkov jammed for 68,400. Just Timofeev called their hands were tabled.
Timofeev: 
Tonkikh: 
Shashkov: 
Everyone still had a chance to ship the pot. The 
on the turn gave the lead to Tonkikh but Timofeev was still best for the side pot. The 
completed the board and Shashkov were eliminated. Tonkikh got a much-needed boost to his count and Timofeev scooped a huge side pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
140,000
110,000
|
110,000 |
|
|
33,000
36,000
|
36,000 |
|
|
Busted |