Hellmuth Takes One from Kostritsyn

Phil Hellmuth raised to 9,000 from under the gun and Alexander Kostritsyn called in the cutoff. "I check dark, buddy." said Hellmuth.

The flop came down {K-Hearts}

. Kostritsyn fired 16,000 and Hellmuth called almost immediately. The turn brought the {5-Spades}

and both players checked.

The river was the {3-Clubs}

and Hellmuth led for 21,000. Kostritsyn released his hand and Hellmuth scooped the pot. He's now sitting on 410,000.

Tags: Alexander Kostritsyn Phil Hellmuth

2009 World Series of Poker

2009 World Series of Poker

Hellmuth Takes One from Kostritsyn