McDonald Beats Katchalov, Knocks Out Fitoussi
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Mike McDonald opened to 2,000 preflop and Alex Bilokur made it 5,000 in middle position. Team PokerStars Pro Eugene Katchalov made the call in the small blind but McDonald then four-bet to 13,000.
Bilokur folded and Katchalov made the call.
The flop was 
, Katchalov checked and McDonald bet 12,000. Katchalov folded.
"Nice hand Mike," said Katchalov.
"I think we both had nice hands," replied McDonald, "after that flop I'm glad you had a folding hand...I mean I'd call but I wouldn't be too happy with it."
"There's not too many people I play my hand that way against..." responded the Ukrainian.
At that point the conversation was stopped as Bruno Fitoussi had opened to 2,200. Katchalov was one of two callers before Mike McDonald made it 9,000 from the big blind. Fitoussi moved all in for about 33,000 and everyone folded back to McDonald - the Canadian quickly slid in the call.
Fitoussi: 
McDonald: 
The flop was an interesting 
as McDonald made a pair and a gutshot but Fitoussi picked up an open-ended straight draw. A was the blankiest blank ever when it came on the turn but the 
river made McDonald a straight to win a big pot. Fitoussi could only shrug and shake hands with his assassin.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
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115,000
64,300
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64,300 |
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40,000
23,300
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23,300 |
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Eliminado | |