Hyson Sets The Kataev Amongst The Pigeons
A big hand just went down over on Table 5 that resulted on Dimitri Kataev being eliminated.
We missed the actual hand but have managed to piece things together after listening to Stuart Hyson's rant. According to Hyson, Kataev told him he did not know what he was doing after he bet with 
on a board containing a 
and a 
. Apparently Kataev called a river bet then mucked his hand when he saw the tens of Hyson. Hyson claimed he was betting for value and knew Kataev had nothing.
Kataev was ribbing Hyson about his play in the hand and Hyson took the bait and came out with the superb line, "one minute, I'm just stacking up your chips!"
"They don't know how to fold these Russians," said Hyson, "They think it's illegal!" he continued.
The very next hand Kataev moved all-in from under the gun for little over the big blind. When the action got to Hyson in the big bling Kataev revealed his hole cards, the 
.
"What's going on here?" exclaimed Hyson before checking his cards, discovering 
looking back at him and making the call.
Neither player improved on the 
board and Kataev was eliminated.
"If you don't win the poker I fancy you for the row," joked Hyson's friend on the rail. "We should call you Stuart Tyson!"
Hyson is now up to 88,000 but we are unsure of how high his blood pressure is right now!
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
88,000 | 18,000 |