Lihacovs Lets Novikovs Fold a Chop
Level 5
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
In a 12,500 pot, Romans Lihacovs bet 2,000 from the small blind on the 2♣3♥4♥ flop. Genadijs Novikovs called, and did so again when Lihacovs sized up to 6,000 on the 6♦ turn.
The 5♥ river brought a straight on the board. Lihacovs quickly announced an all-in bet, to which Novikovs folded after some thought. Lihacovs windmilled A♣Q♦ across the table as he raked in the chips and crossed two starting stacks.