Fukatsu Sends Rand Packing
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
In a classic preflop race, Kevin Rand got his stack into the middle against Hirotaka Fukatsu and needed his premium pair to hold in the following showdown.
Kevin Rand: Q♠Q♦ 
Hirotaka Fukatsu: A♣K♠
The K♣8♣4♠ flop propelled Fukatsu into the lead, which grew further with the A♥ on the turn. The river was the 10♦ and that spelled the end for Rand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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145,000
85,000
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85,000 |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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Busted |