Fabiano Kovalski vs. Alex Keating: "Do You Have a Good Hand or a Bad Hand?"

Jul 15, 2022

Fabiano Kovalski
Photo:  Fabiano Kovalski

After a flop of Diamond JClub 4Heart 2, 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 Diamond 4, Keating checks, Kovalski bets 65,000, and Keating tanks for a while before he calls.

The river card is the Spade 6, 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 Diamond KClub K for two pair, kings and fours, and Keating mucks.

Fabiano Kovalski  –  950,000  (79 bb)
Alex Keating  –  565,000  (47 bb)

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