Kostritsyn Takes a Massive Hit

Alexander Kostritsyn made it two bets on third and Eric Brooks called. Kostritsyn bet out on fourth and Brooks called yet again. On fifth street, Kostritsyn bet out showing {4-Hearts}

and was instantly raised by Brooks who was showing {Q-Spades}

. Kostritsyn made it three bets and Brooks called. Sixth street gave Brooks the {Q-Diamonds}

and Kostritsyn the {K-Spades}

. Brooks bet and Kostritsyn called. On the river card, Brooks took a look at his hole card and checked. Kostritsyn made a bet into Brooks. Brooks then counted out his chips and made a raise. Kostritsyn, looking confused, made the call.

Brooks turned over ( {K-Clubs}

) for queens fulls. Kostritsyn madly slams his cards saying, "I had three nines and couldn't fill up."

After the hand Kostritsyn is down to 375,000 and Brooks is up to 1,450,000.

Tags: Eric Brooks

2008 World Series of Poker

2008 World Series of Poker

Kostritsyn Takes a Massive Hit