Kitai Doubles Through Barbuto
Davidi Kitai opened to 1,200 from middle position and was called by Patrick Afonso in the small blind.
Ivan Barbuto was in the big blind and he reached for chips and three-bet to 5,200. Kitai called; Afonso got out of the way.
On the J?3?4? flop, Barbuto checked to Kitai, who put out a bet of 4,000.
Barbuto quickly check-raised all in for around 20,000 and Kitai got his chips in the middle just as fast, with Kitai at risk.
Davidi Kitai: A?2? 
Ivan Barbuto: A?K?
Barbuto's ace-high was ahead but had a lot of outs to fade with Kitai holding the nut flush draw and a gutshot straight draw.
The 4? rolled off on the river to leave Barbuto drawing dead, who smacked the table in frustration.
The 9? completed the board and Kitai raked in a nice pot, while Barbuto was left on fumes.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
52,000
52,000
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52,000 |
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1,700
-8,300
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-8,300 |