Zektser Extends His Lead
Level 34
: Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante
Ryan Hoenig opened to 800,000 from the button and Igor Zektser defended from the big blind.
The flop came Q♥8♣3♠ and Zektser check-called a 600,000 bet from Hoenig.
Both players checked the 9♥ turn leading to the 10♠ river. Zektser checked, Hoenig bet 1,325,000 and Zektser called.
Hoenig tabled a straight with A♣10♦7♦6♥4♥ but Zektser had a higher straight with A♠J♥9♦5♥3♦ to win the hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
19,900,000
3,900,000
|
3,900,000 |
|
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|
10,100,000
2,700,000
|
2,700,000 |
|
|
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|
7,500,000
1,200,000
|
1,200,000 |