Kuznetsov Hits the River on Sammer; Hallaert Kicks Into TD Mode
Nikita Kuznetsov raised to 50,000 on the button and Harald Sammer defended his big blind.
The flop came 9?9?6? and Kuznetsov continued for 25,000. Sammer then raised to 75,000 and Kuznetsov asked how much he had behind.
Sammer moved his chips forward to give Kuznetsov a clear look. "Three eighty," tablemate Victor Yugay said. Kenny Hallaert, a tournament director and a poker pro, reminded Yugay he shouldn't answer for Sammer.
Kuznetsov called to the Q? turn, where Sammer checked and Kuznetsov bet 65,000. Sammer called and the A? fell on the river.
Sammer checked again and Kuznetsov picked up the dealer button and slammed it on the table, checking behind. Sammer flashed a queen, but Kuznetsov had A?6? for a better two pair on the river to win the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,500,000
250,000
|
250,000 |
|
300,000
-250,000
|
-250,000 |