Santo Has the Higher Kicker
Nível 29
: 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Ole Schemion bet 225,000 from the button and was called by Alexandre Santo in the big blind.
The flop came 
, Santo check-called the 150,000 continuation-bet of Schemion.
The dealer turned the 
and now Santo check-called the 535,000 bet of Schemion.
The 
on the river completed the board and both players checked.
"Kings," Santo said and showed the 
.
"Also kings," Schemion replied.
Santos then tabled his second hole card which was the 
. Schemion shook his head.
"You have the four?" Santos asked.
Schemion nodded and then showed the 
.
| Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
|---|---|---|
|
7,860,000
-1,010,000
|
-1,010,000 |
|
||
|
3,500,000
-275,000
|
-275,000 |
flop, Costigan check-called a bet of 240,000.
and Costigan checked. Schemion bet 560,000, and the American responded by check-raising all in for 2,050,000. Schemion moved his hand to his forehead, exhaled deeply, then called it off after ten or so seconds.
landed on the river.
on the turn was safe for Santo but the 
on the river completed Schemion's straight. Mimicking the PokerStars Players Championship logo, Schemion celebrated with both fists firmly in the air. It was all in good faith, given the positive vibe at the table and around it.
flop, Costigan bet 400,000 and Schemion check-called.
, Costigan bet 300,000 and Schemion called.
on the turn which Schemion called.
, Costigan now decided to check and Schemion barreled a bet of 840,000 over the line. Costigan asked how much it was for, considered it for about ten seconds before folding.
turn, Costigan checked, Schemion bet 410,000, Costigan check-raised to 1,000,000, and Schemion called.