Smirnov Snares One
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We managed to catch up to Table 286 just in time to watch Mikhail Smirnov limp in from under the gun. Action folded to Eugene Katchalov in the small blind who completed, the big blind then opted to check.
On a 
flop all players checked. With the 
turn Katchalov started the action with a check, the big blind followed and knuckled as well, and Smirnov threw out a bet of 300. Katchalov called and the big blind folded. The 
river brought another check from Katchalov, and a bet of 700 from Smirnov. Katchalov quickly called and Smirnov flipped over 
for a pair of aces. Katchalov mucked and Smirnov raked in the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
33,000 | 3,000 |
|
|
28,000 | -4,000 |