Filatov Holds Strong with Top Pair
Level 14
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Justin Saliba raised to 85,000 in middle position and Anatoly Filatov defended from the big blind. The flop fell K♥9♥5♠ and Filatov check-called a bet of 60,000 from Saliba.
The turn was the 8♣ and Filatov checked again. Saliba sized up to a bet of 240,000 and Filatov stuck around for the 8♦ on the river. Both players tapped the table and Filatov turned over K♣7♣ for the best hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,100,000
700,000
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700,000 |
|
1,100,000
780,000
|
780,000 |
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