Badziakouski Leaves Derwiche Very Short

Christian Zetzsche

Level 15 : 12,000/24,000, 4,000 ante

Only two minutes remained in the level, but the final hand lasted several minutes into the new level. Mikita Badziakouski raised to 40,000 from the cutoff and Imad Derwiche called in the big blind. On the flop, Derwiche bet 60,000 and was called before checking the turn.

Now, Derwiche checked and Badziakouski bet 50,000. Derwiche check-raised to 110,000 and Badziakouski called before the Frenchman bet another 110,000 on the river. Badziakouski was taken aback, then said "I am not sure if I can fold this." The Belorussian did call, and Derwiche flashed , while Badziakouski claimed the pot with .