Kostritsyn Plays It Safe

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Sitting with just over 11,000 in chips, 2007 Aussie Millions Main Event Champ Alex Kostritsyn came over the top of an opponent's 800 pre-flop raise, making it a total of 2,250 to go. Both blinds folded and the action returned to Alex's heads-up opponent who three-bet the pot, upping the ante to 7,000.

"Are you gonna show?" Kostritsyn asked as he considered his decision. His opponent answered by shaking his head "no." "You look like you have a monster," Alex added, before eventually handing his cards over to the dealer. A moment later, he reached into the muck and dug his cards out, revealing a pocket pair of tens.

Kostritsyn was left with 8,900 in chips after the hand.

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