Kurita's Kickin' Butt
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Japanese phenom Yu Kurita has all but doubled up her starting stack already as the players continue to pour in for Event #56.
The action folded to the player in middle position who opened for 75 before the hijack and Kurita called from the button, forcing the blinds out of the way to make it three ways to a flop of 
.
The middle position player checked to the hijack who led out for 225; both Kurita and the middle position player called, then the action checked to Kurita after the turn of the 
, where she fired out 450. The middle position player called and the hijack folded before the dealer peeled off the river 
.
The middle position checked, Kurita bet 750 and the opponent called, only to muck after Kurita showed 
for top two pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
8,700
4,200
|
4,200 |