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Karakikov Cracks Queens with Trip Kings
Level 22
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Pavlin Karakikov opened the action from middle position with a raise to 60,000. Bradley Gafford responded with a three-bet to 160,000 and, after a brief pause, Karakikov moved all in. Gafford quickly called, and the cards were on their backs.
Pavlin Karakikov: A♣K♠
Bradley Gafford: Q♥Q♠
It was a classic flip, with Gafford slightly ahead. Then the board ran out 7♥5♠K♦K♣2♣, giving Karakikov trip kings and the double-up.