03-13-2009 21:02 UTC-4

Kicker War

[user66118]

In another battle of the blinds, Alex Bolotin opened with a raise to 45,000 in the small blind. From the big, John Nixon moved all in for about 220,000. After a long soak in the tank, Bolotin made the call, having his opponent easily covered.

Showdown:
Bolotin: {A-Diamonds}

{A-Diamonds}

{9-Hearts}

Nixon:

{A-Spades}

{3-Hearts}

Nixon was at risk for his tournament life and in awful shape. The flop of {J-Hearts}

{J-Hearts}

{6-Spades}

{8-Spades}

did nothing to help his cause. The turn card was a bit better though -- the {3-Clubs}

{3-Clubs}

ripped off, vaulting Nixon into the lead and leaving Bolotin dead to a nine.

The river wasn't a nine. The {7-Clubs}

{7-Clubs}

filled out the board, and Nixon came from behind to double up. He is now sitting on 450,000, leaving Bolotin behind with his 355,000.

Tags: Alex Bolotin John Nixon