Andrey Kotelnikov Hits Straight to Extend Lead

Stuart Guite raises min and Andrey Kotelnikov calls in the big blind. On the flop, Guite has hit middle pair, top kicker with , whilst Kotelnikov has hit an open-ended straight draw with . He check-calls Guite’s 2.1 million continuation.

The turn is the gin card for Kotelnikov and he slow-plays, choosing to check-call the 5.4 million barrel. The comes on the river and with 17.9 million in the pot, Guite decides enough is in the pot already and this time he checks it back. It is still a significant loss, allowing Kotelnikov to pull further ahead.

Andrey Kotelnikov – 69.2 million
Stuart Guite – 293.7 million