Katchalov Katches a King

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Richard Ashby: (X-X) / {a-Clubs} {q-Hearts} {2-Hearts} {9-Spades} / (X)
Eugene Katchalov: (X-X) / {k-Diamonds} {7-Clubs} {3-Hearts} {k-Hearts} / (X)

Ashby completed, and Katchalov raised. Ashby flatted, saying "Here we go!" Ashby check-called on fourth and fifth. Eugene took over first action when he paired his king on sixth and bet out. Ashby called, and called again on seventh. Katchalov tabled {k-Spades} {j-Diamonds} {9-Diamonds} for trip kings. Ashby grumpily showed {A-} {2-} for aces up on fifth. "I had you crushed!" he lamented, dropping down to 975,000. Katchalov increased his chip lead, stacking up 3,550,000.