Kihara Virtually Doubles
Level 21
: Limits 40,000/80,000, 0 ante
Blinds: 20,000-40,000
Limits: 40,000-80,000
Limits: 40,000-80,000
Andrew Kelsall raised as first to act. Naoya Kihara three-bet from the big blind, and Kelsall called. Kihara took one card on the first draw, while Kelsall drew two.
Kihara bet without looking at his new card, while Kelsall took a peek before calling. Kihara then returned his card to the dealer for a new one, prompting Kelsall to remain pat.
Kihara checked blind this time, seeing his opponent bet. Kihara called, leaving himself 10,000 behind, before he drew one more card. Kelsall remained pat, after which the pair checked it to showdown.
Kelsall tabled 10x9x6x4x2x. Kihara had 8x5x4x3x and peeled the 10x, making a better ten-low to take the vital pot.