Mohamed Kerkeni Loses Two in a Row

Two big pots in succession at Team PokerStars Pro Eugene Katchalov's table, he was involved in the latter whilst Mohamed Kerkeni was involved in both.

In the first Mihails Morozovs raised it up to 1,100 from under-the-gun and picked up four callers including Kerkeni, who was the cut-off. On the flop Morozovs bet 2,400, Joseph Carlino flat called, Kerkeni then made it 6,000 total and Morozovs was the only caller.

The fell on the turn, when checked to Kerkeni bet 6,000 and Morozovs smooth called once more. The river was checked through and Morozovs showed to win the pot.

On the next hand Jesper Hansen opened to 1,000 under-the-gun, he too picked up four callers so it was five-way to a flop, Hansen continued for 2,200 and both Kerkeni and Katchalov (button) came along. The turn was checked to Kerkeni, he bet 4,200m Katchalov called and Hansen folded. The river double paired the board, both players slowed down and checked, "King high," said Kerkeni showing , Katchalov opened to claim the pot.