The Defending Champion Keeps On Defending
Level 10
: 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Dimitry Shchepkin, the defending champion, raised from under the gun and was only called by Roland Rozel in the hijack.
The flop came 
, Shchepkin continued with a bet of 3,500 which Rozel called.
The turn brought them the 
and Shchepkin barreled another bet over the line, now for 7,000. Rozel called again.
The river completed the board with the 
. Shchepkin flicked in a bet of 30,000 which sent Rozel into the tank. After about two minutes, Rozel opted to fold, claiming to have had 
for a straight. Shchepkin said he had a straight too.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
148,000
82,000
|
82,000 |
|
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|
80,000
80,000
|
80,000 |