Hands #277-279: Another Miracle Keeps Koppel in the Game
Hand #277: Jared Koppel raised to 500,000 on the button and Roman Korenev defended from the big blind. The flop came 
and both players checked to the 
on the turn. Korenev checked again and Koppel fired out a bet of 650,000. Korenev called and the 
hit the river. Both players checked and Korenev tabled 
to take the pot.
Hand #278: Korenev limped in on the button and Koppel checked his option. The flop fell 
and Koppel check-folded to a bet of 300,000 from Korenev.
Hand #279: Koppel just called from the button and Korenev made it 900,000 to go. Koppel shipped all in for 4,480,000. Korenev instantly called and was in a dominating position.
Roman Korenev: 
Jared Koppel: 
Korenev began praying in Russian for a queen before the flop of 
provided Koppel with some chop opportunities. The turn brought the 
to give Koppel a straight draw as well. The river was the 
and Koppel made his straight to score a double up.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
18,400,000 | -4,000,000 |
|
10,000,000 | 4,000,000 |