Hicks Sends Timoshenko Home
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, Eric Hicks checked from the big blind and Yevgeniy Timoshenko bet the pot from under the gun. Hicks check-raised all in, putting Timoshenko to a decision for his stack.
"Gotta put the pressure on, my friend. I've got a plane to catch," said Hicks as he moved his chips forward.
"I've got a plane to catch too," Timoshenko replied with a smile. "Well, this was my plan."
Timoshenko called to put himself at risk and the two players tabled their hands.
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Yevgeniy Timoshenko: ![]()
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Timoshenko had the best of it with his aces but Hicks had numerous ways to catch up. The
on the turn gave Hicks a lock on the pot with a flush and he took the chips to eliminate Timoshenko after the
fell on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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90,000
64,000
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64,000 |
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Busted |