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.