Karakitukov Calls Down Yanovski
Level 17
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
On the first hand of the final table, Veselin Karakitukov raised to 50,000 in the cutoff with Q?A?J?4? and Leonid Yanovski defended 9?7?6?5?.
The flop came 9?Q?7? and Karakitukov continued for 60,000. Yanovski called with two pair, but the 6? turn improved Karakitukov to a flush.
Both players checked to the A? river, where Yanovski led out for 85,000. Karakitukov tanked for a moment before calling and claiming the first pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,530,000
225,000
|
225,000 |
|
365,000
-215,000
|
-215,000 |