Mugar Survives the Day Through Nikita
Level 20
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Action was picked up with Anatoly Nikita calling Peter Mugar's all-in of 500,000, putting the latter at risk.
Peter Mugar: K♥K♦
Anatoly Nikita: A♣Q♠
Mugar was able to fade all three streets when the board ran 7♣5♦2♣6♦J♦. With his kings standing tall, Mugar scored a much-needed double nearing the end of the day.