Kosk Makes a Backdoor Flush
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Three players saw a flop of 
and Zofimo Xavier led out for 2,400 into the pot of about 6,000. Ermo Kosk was next to act and called before the button got out of the way.
The 
hit the turn and Xavier continued for 4,500, which was quickly called by Kosk.
The 
completed the board and Xavier fired another bullet, putting out 5,000. Kosk raised to 20,000 and Xavier didn't take much time before making the call. Kosk tabled 
for top pair that ran out a backdoor flush and Xavier mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
113,000
23,700
|
23,700 |
|
||
|
36,700
-26,100
|
-26,100 |
flop, Evan Sandberg checked in early position, Danut Chisu checked in the hijack, and Andrew Ostapchenko bet 7,800 in the cutoff. Both opponents called. The trio checked down the 
turn and 
river.
. Mendoza bet another 2,700 and Nilles called before both players checked the 
turn.
and Nilles threw out a red 5,000 chip, with Mendoza snap-calling. Nilles showed 
for the nut flush and Mendoza flashed the 
before mucking.
and Sahebdivani continued for 1,800 and was called.
hit the turn and Sahebdivani dropped three yellow chips for a bet of 3,000 and Villaman paused for a second before making the call.
paired the board and Sahebdivani slowed down with a check before Villaman pushed out a bet of 7,500. Sahebdivani thought about it for a few seconds and made the call to see Villaman's 
on the turn. Moron didn't take long to check-call Somerville for 3,800. 
and both checked. Moron tabled 
for a pair of tens and Somerville grabbed the pot with 
