Volkov's Queens Hold
Level 22
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Jarryd Godena opened to 85,000 under the gun and got a raise from Konstantin Volkov to 200,000. John Mcdonald on the button called. With action back to him Godena thought for a few seconds before betting 315,000 leaving behind around 20,000.
Volkov asked, "Are you all-in?" and when Godena answered in the negative, Volkov replied, "Tricky." It took him a few seconds to announce all-in pushing Mcdonald out of the pot. Godena called.
Jarryd Godena: K♥J♥J♠8♥ 
Konstantin Volkov: K♠Q♠Q♦J♦
Godena had pocket jacks but Volkov was ahead with pocket queens. Volkov's queens held on the board of A♥10♠8♦5♣A♣ evoking a cheer from Volkov. Godena left the table quietly as the dealer pushed the pot to the winner.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,850,000
1,304,000
|
1,304,000 |
|
1,605,000
185,000
|
185,000 |
|
Busted |