With Kicker Kitai Collects
At the end of the previous level, Xavier Detournel opened with a minimum raise to 200 from early position, then Emile Petit called from a couple of seats over. Davidi Kitai in late position next made it 700 to go, and it folded back to Detournel who called while Petit stepped aside.
The flop came 
. Detournel checked, and Kitai continued for 650. Detournel then quickly check-raised to 1,650, earning a look across the table from Kitai followed by a call. The turn brought the 
and a bet of 2,550 by Detournel, and Kitai called once more.
The river was the 
, and Detournel again acted without hesitation, repeating his bet of 2,550. Kitai called again, and Detournel turned over his 
for aces and deuces. But Kitai tabled 
to show a better kicker, and spotting photographer Neil Stoddart nearby grinned as he dragged the chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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38,500
8,500
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8,500 |
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