Shafikov Calls the Ripper
Level 12
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
After an open to 6,000, Denys Shafikov three-bet to 17,000 and Walter Ripper ripped it in for 56,500.
The action folded back around to Shafikov who wound up making the call to put Ripper at risk.
Walter Ripper: 9♥9♣
Denys Shafikov: K♣Q♣
Ripper was a favorite going into this matchup, but the flop of Q♠2♣7♦ immediately gave Shafikov the upper hand with his pair of queens. The board completed with the 8♥2♠ and unable to improve, Ripper was eliminated.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
340,000 | 120,500 |
|
Busted |