Demidov Called Down
2008 Main Event Runner-Up Ivan Demidov has joined today's field, but is having a rough start.
In a recent hand, Demidov opened to 350 from early position and found a caller on the button and in the big blind.
The flop came 
and the player in the big checked to Demidov, who fired 700 into the middle. The player on the button got out of the way, but the big blind called.
The turn brought a 
and Demidov's opponent again check-called, this time for 1,800.
A 
completed the board and the player in the big checked once more. Demidov thought it over and decided to check behind. His opponent revealed 
for just a pair of treys and Demidov mucked.
Demidov is down to 5,200 following the hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
5,200 |