Kulcsar Takes Early Pot From Yau
Level 31
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Gergely Kulcsar opened to 100,000 from under the gun with J♠J♦ and it folded to Ethan Yau who made the call in the big blind with 8♥6♥.
The flop came 7♠6♣2♠ and Yau checked to Kulcsar who continued for 75,000, which Yau called. On the 7♦ turn Yau checked again and Kulcsar checked back.
The A♠ hit the river and Yau checked a third time. Kulcsar pondered for a moment, but eventually tapped the table for a showdown. Kulcsar's jacks held up to score the early pot off Yau.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,090,000 | -220,000 |
|
775,000 | 250,000 |