Boika Off to an Early Lead
Level 61
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 0 ante
Artur Martirosian raised to 50,000 on the button with A♠10♦ and Aliaksei Boika defended from the big blind with J♣7♦. The flop fell A♣J♦7♠ and Boika check-called a bet of 65,000 from Martirosian.
The turn brought the 6♥ and Boika continued to check his two pair. Martirosian sized up a bet of 300,000 and Boika just called again.
The river was the 5♣ and Boika checked for the third time. Martirosian reached back for a bet of 625,000 and Boika looked him up with the best hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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5,800,000
1,000,000
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1,000,000 |
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3,800,000
1,000,000
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1,000,000 |
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