Maksimov Dodges Disaster and Claims Big Pot
Level 25
: 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Tommy Le raised in early position to 150,000 and got calls from Chris Sandrock on the button and Artem Maksimov in the big blind.
The flop came 
, and action was checked to Sandrock who bet 300,000. Maksimov called and Le folded.
The turn brought the 
, and again Maksimov checked to Sandrock, who kept betting, this time for 475,000. Again, Maksimov called.
On the river 
, Maksimov checked one more time, but this time, Sandrock shut it down and checked.
"Full house", said Maksimov as he showed 
and dragged the healthy pot.
"Royal flush draw, and a wrap", said Sandrock, suggesting he held the 
and missed.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,750,000
150,000
|
150,000 |
|
||
|
4,550,000
900,000
|
900,000 |
|
||
|
3,300,000
1,095,000
|
1,095,000 |