Katchalov Crippled on the River
Level 18
: 3,000/6,000, 1,000 ante
Just before players went on a break, Team PokerStars Pro Eugene Katchalov was dealt a devastating blow.
It appeared he raised from the button only to have Joao Barbosa three-bet shoved for 76,500 from the big blind. Katchalov made the call and was the heavy favorite.
Katchalov:
Barbosa:
The flop was dry, and the turn did Barbosa no favors. He needed a king and a king only to stay alive, and wouldn't you know it, the spiked. Katchalov didn't so much as flinch as he sent more than half his chips to his Brazilian foe.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Joao Barbosa |
155,000
64,500
|
64,500 |
|
||
Eugene Katchalov |
61,000
-39,000
|
-39,000 |