Gierse Has the Best King
Level 27
: 17,500/35,000, 4,500 ante
Sami Kelopuro raised the button to 77K, and Marius Gierse raised the small blind to 245K. Kelopuro called, then called for 136.5 on the 
flop. They both checked the 
turn, as well as the 
river.
Sami Kelopuro: 
Marius Gierse: 
Board:
They both flopped top pair, but Gierse had the best kicker and held.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,949,663
206,000
|
206,000 |
|
1,521,700
194,000
|
194,000 |
|
1,431,891
-348,500
|
-348,500 |
|
||
|
1,418,626
224,500
|
224,500 |
|
873,883
149,000
|
149,000 |
|
834,870
-170,500
|
-170,500 |
|
469,367
-254,320
|
-254,320 |