Jul 15, 2022
Photo: Fabiano Kovalski
After a flop of , Alex Keating checks the big blind, Fabiano Kovalski bets 20,000 from under the gun, and Keating calls.
The turn card pairs the board with the , Keating checks, Kovalski bets 65,000, and Keating tanks for a while before he calls.
The river card is the , Keating checks, Kovalski bets 230,000, and Keating goes into the tank.
After a while, Keating asks, “Do you have a good hand or a bad hand?” Kovalski says nothing. Keating tries to engage him further, but Kovalski remains motionless as he stares blankly at the board.
Eventually, somebody calls for a clock, and Keating calls. Kovalski turns over for two pair, kings and fours, and Keating mucks.
Fabiano Kovalski – 950,000 (79 bb)
Alex Keating – 565,000 (47 bb)